1976 Ford Elite Base
Unverified
Photo: 1974 Ford Gran Torino Elite, front left by dave_7, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 7מועדון החמש by בר, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1976 Ford Elite by Greg Gjerdingen, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1976 Ford Elite Crop by HaarFager at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: '74 Ford Elite Cobra (Auto classique Salaberry-De-Valleyfield '11) by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Elite (1974–1976); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
- Photo: 1974 Ford Gran Torino Elite, front left by dave_7, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 7מועדון החמש by בר, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1976 Ford Elite by Greg Gjerdingen, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1976 Ford Elite Crop by HaarFager at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: '74 Ford Elite Cobra (Auto classique Salaberry-De-Valleyfield '11) by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1976 Ford Elite Base is a 5.8-liter V8 with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.8L V8 OHV |
| Displacement | 5.8 L |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Injection Type | Carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Wheelbase | 114 in |
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1976 Ford ELITE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1976 FORD ELITE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.