Ford Gran Torino.
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Unfortunately, Ford isn’t hard at work on a new Gran Torino. That shouldn’t stop us from dreaming of a possible next generation…
The illustration above shows what a future Gran Torino EV could look like if Ford was able to put forward a solid EV plan. Something sorely lacking currently. So far, we only know the current Mustang Mach-e will stop production in June 2026. With a second generation starting at the same time and including a new “Coupe” variant. Which will probably be some sleeker version of the usual 4-door Mach-E and not a new 2-door EV Mustang. At least that was the plan last year.
We also know they have been hard at work on a smaller and much cheaper to produce new EV platform. Which will be used for all-new compact electric Pickup and Crossover models.
So far the new 3-row EV SUV has been canceled and replaced by a Hybrid version. That also means the first Lincoln EV has been pushed back. I guess that also means no large Ford EV platform for a while.
Meanwhile, GM is becoming very successful with its multiple EV models of all sizes.
The Gran Torino was produced from 1968 to 1976 through 3 generations. The first generation was based on the Ford Fairlane and was just called Torino.
For 1970, the Torino and Fairlane adopted a much more modern design. With models like the Torino GT and Torino Cobra. The next year, the Fairlane name was dropped altogether and all models became “Torino”.
The 3rd generation introduced the “Gran Torino” name and part of a lineup that included a Torino, and a Gran Torino Sport as well. The car was made popular around the world by the Starsky & Hutch TV show in 1974.
Later, Ford somehow dropped the Torino and Gran Torino names, and their replacements were called “LTD II”.
I guess there isn’t that much room for a new Gran Torino today, since Ford still has the Mustang. However, we are told the Mustang will keep its ICE powertrain for years to come. Another cool 4 seater coupe could still exist as an EV. Not really competing against the Mustang.
But again, almost one buys 2 door cars these days and that body style is all but instinct.
Still. Why not…
The Gran Torino from the 70’s that I remember was a high rear fastback style 2door coupe. That design should be translatable to a modern aero version pretty easily. Again, I dont know why everyone thinks that these AI or real life redesigns of sedans and coupes all have to be sports cars or lowered beyond the use of normal humans. There’s just something F’d about that thinking.
That design rendering should instead end up as the EV Mustang! It would be a massive hit.