Ford Torino had a power and torque increase, and the 460-4V had a power decrease. In an attempt to help improve fuel economy, the standard rear axle ratio for all models was now 2.75:1. 1975–1976 Gran Torinos were used in the popular Spelling-Goldberg Productions TV series "Starsky and Hutch". The producers needed a flashy specialty car for the main characters to drive. Since Ford was the lease supplier for on-screen cars through their Studio-TV Car Loan Program, eventually it was decided by the producers that a bright red 1975 Gran Torino two-door would be the vehicle of choice for the pilot episode.
Cesare Barbetti Italian voice of Robert Redford. Other actors Barbetti was known for dubbing also included Robert Duvall, Warren Beatty, Steve McQueen, Kevin Kline and Dick Van Dyke. He was recognized for voicing Ken Hutch in the Italian version of "Starsky & Hutch". Despite being well known as a voice actor. He still did continue his career as a film and television actor. In July 2006, Barbetti was involved in a car crash. This then resulted in him suffering a severe brain hemorrhage and he died two months later just 16 days short of his 76th birthday. His final film role was