1969 Ford Torino Talladega
1969 Ford Torino Talladega | Photo Credit: Bring a Trailer

1969 Ford Torino Talladega

The 1969 Ford Torino Talladega was one of the early NASCAR aero cars, designed to be as aerodynamic for sustained high-speed racing. The production-examples of the 1969 Ford Torino Talladega were built to essentially the same specifications with a few minor differences. The cars were fitted with the Ford 428 Cobra Jet, a 428 cubic inch (7.0 liter) V8.  The amount of power produced by the car is a hotly debated topic, the factory claimed that the car made 335 hp, however it was commonplace to under-report power figures to keep insurance companies and government regulators happy. It’s believed that the cars were really making at least 400 hp, probably somewhere in the 450 hp range.

1969 Ford Torino Talladega
1969 Ford Torino Talladega | Photo Credit: Bring a Trailer
1969 Ford Torino Talladega
1969 Ford Torino Talladega | Photo Credit: Bring a Trailer