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.
Peter Levin Peter Levin Peter Levin is an American director of film, television and theatre. Since 1967, Levin has amassed a large number of credits directing episodic television and television films. Some of his television series credits include "Love Is a Many Splendored Thing", "James at 15", "The Paper Chase", "Family", "Starsky & Hutch", "Lou Grant", "Fame", "Cagney & Lacey", "Law & Order" and "Judging Amy". Some of his television film credits include "" (1980), "A Reason to Live" (1985), "Popeye Doyle" (1986), "A Killer Among Us" (1990), "Queen Sized" (2008) and among other films. Prior to becoming a director, Levin worked