David Carlisle to Join Torvec Board of Directors

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Feb. 16, 2005 -- Torvec, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: TOVC.OB) today announced that David P. Carlisle, Chairman of the Board of Carlisle & Co., management consultants to the global automotive industry, will join the Board of Directors of Torvec, effective April 1, 2005. Carlisle, who is viewed by many as the world's leading automotive consultant, has led engagements in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia with nearly every major motor vehicle OEM focusing on such issues as enterprise strategy, program and product development, network design, supply chain optimization, marketing strategies, brand introduction, best practices and performance/operational benchmarking. His client list is more than impressive and includes AM General (Hummer), BMW, Ferrari, Fiat Europe, Ford, Ford Canada, Ford Europe, General Motors, GM Canada, GM Europe, Gulf States Toyota, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Hyundai, Isuzu, Maserati, Mazda (US and Europe), Mid-Atlantic Toyota, Mitsubishi, DaimlerChrysler (US, Canada, Europe), Nissan, Nissan Canada, Peugeot-Citroen (Europe), Renault (Europe), Saab (US and Europe), Saturn, Southeast Toyota, Subaru of America, Subaru of New England, Toyota (US and Europe), Volkswagen Audi (US and Europe), Volvo (US and Europe), AGCO, Case, New Holland, Caterpillar (US and Europe), Komatsu, and Volvo Construction.

In accepting his position as a Director of Torvec, Carlisle stated, "I am extremely impressed with Torvec's technology portfolio, and I am looking forward as a Director to the contributions this technology will bring to the global automotive industry."

Read D. McNamara, Chairman of the Board of Torvec, remarked, "We are pleased that a man of Mr. Carlisle's stature has agreed to join Torvec's Board. His appointment speaks volumes for our innovative technology, and we view David's election as a validation that Torvec has a very bright future."

Please see Torvec's website (http://www.torvec.com/) for an extensive presentation of David P. Carlisle's background, experience, philosophy and values which he expects to bring to Torvec's Board of Directors and Management.

The Company also announced that Joseph Alberti is retiring as a Director after seven years of service. Alberti was cited by McNamara for "meritorious service to Torvec, a man whose legacy, wise counsel and unflagging support will be missed."

Torvec, Inc. specializes in automotive and related technology. The company holds numerous US and international patents protecting inventions such as a steering drive and suspension system for tracked vehicles, infinitely variable transmission, hydraulic pump and motor, constant velocity joint and spherical gearing. For additional information and presentations, please visit Torvec's website at http://www.torvec.com/.