351 V8s With Three-Speed Transmissions
Every Gran Torino used on ‘Starsky and Hutch; had 351 V8 engines and three-speed automatic transmissions. In 1974, two 351 V8 engines could be had. The standard version had 162 HP and the 351 CJ had 255 HP. Both were available in two-door models only (via Motor 1).
Even though those engines had significant displacement, the output was minimal since the industry was affected by harsh environmental standards in the 1970s. All car manufacturers struggled to make any power from those big but low-compression engines during this era.