 These cars were powered by 400 Modified V8s because extra power was going to be needed for additional stunt driving scenes; from the second to fourth seasons, three 1976 Torinos powered by 460 Lima V8s were used.Due to the success of the series, Ford produced 1,000 "limited edition" replicas of the "Starsky and Hutch" Torino from March to May 1976 at the Chicago assembly plant.Spelling-Goldberg leased one for a backup vehicle; it was known as "Unit 129".