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.
Paul Michael Glaser series "Love Is a Many Splendored Thing", and made guest appearances on shows such as "The Waltons", "The Streets of San Francisco" and "The Rockford Files", but found fame playing Detective David Starsky opposite David Soul in the television show "Starsky and Hutch", of which he directed several episodes. It ran for four seasons (1975–1979) on ABC. After the series, Glaser continued to act on television and in films, and directed the 1987 film "The Running Man" starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as well as the 1992 film "The Cutting Edge". He also directed episodes of several well-known TV series, including "Miami