Ford also gave the Lightning concept a little something extra under the hood. The concept also featured a Tremec T-56 six-speed transmission. The concept churned out 500 horsepower and 500 foot pounds of torque. The one ray of hope was in the form of the Lightning concept that was unveiled during the 2003 North American International Auto Show. Could it have retaken its title as world’s fastest truck if production had been extended into 2005? Could Ford have possibly tweaked its engine and maybe squeezed out a few more horsepower? We can only guess at this point. Used Lightning prices range from $15,000 – $25,000, depending on condition.įord ceased production of the Lightning after the 2004 model year. The good news is this is about $12,000 cheaper than the SRT-10.
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An optional tonneau cover was also available to keep the cargo secure and free from the elements. Five-spoke 18-inch wheels mounted to Goodyear Eagle F1 tires with front and rear stabilizers help the truck maneuver through the twists and turns. Upper and lower grille, side steps, and rear bumper are accented in black.
Bumpers, mirrors, and lower body extensions are body colored. Dual exhaust tips were routed through the right side of the bed in front of the rear wheel. Just like before, Ford used a regular cab F-150 but moved to a stepside bed for the current Lightning. Just two years prior, Ford restyled the F-150 and gave it a more aerodynamic look. When the Lightning was reintroduced in 1999, it moved away from the boxy appearance of its first generation.
Not bad for a truck with two fewer cylinders and 120 less horses. In Truck Trend’s test, the Lightning is only 0.2 seconds slower from 0–60 and 0.3 seconds slower in the quarter. At first glance, it appears the Lightning is at a disadvantage.
The SRT-10 squeezes 500 horsepower and 525 foot pounds of torque out of its 8.3-liter engine and 6-speed transmission combo. Its rival has a 10-cylinder powerplant borrowed from the Viper tucked under the hood. For 2004, the Lightning now packs 380 horsepower and 450 foot pounds of torque under the hood. Back in February, Dodge took away the Lightning’s world record title for fastest production truck. In its July 2004 issue, Truck Trend Magazine put the Lightning up against the new Dodge Ram SRT-10. The Lightning could also ravage the quarter mile in 14.6 seconds topping out at 97 mph. This twosome helped the second generation Lightning dash from 0-60 in 6.2 seconds. This time around, the Lightning employed a supercharged 5.4-liter Triton V8 coupled to a 4-speed automatic transmission. When Ford unleashed the Lightning in 1999, it was packing 360 horsepower and 440 foot pounds of torque. It would be a four year wait until Lightning strikes again. At the time, it was the only high performance truck available since Chevy discontinued the Silverado SS 454 after the 1993 model run. Why Chevrolet only squeezed 255 horsepower from its 454 is anyone’s guess.įord continued producing the Lightning through the 1995 model year. The SS has a big block where the Lightning has a small block. Not really that much faster but keep this in mind. In the quarter mile sprint, the Lightning beats the SS by 0.2 seconds. In the dash from 0-60, it was a draw with both trucks reaching the mark in 7.2 seconds. The Silverado outguns the Lightning by 15 horsepower and a whopping 65 foot pounds of torque. So, how did it fair against the competition? For their June 1993 issue, Motor Trend pitted the Lightning against the Silverado SS. This power came mated to a 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission with auxiliary oil cooler. Ford equipped the Lightning with a 5.8-liter V8 packing 240hp and 340 lb-ft of torque. Initially available in red and black, Ford added white to the color palette in 1994. In 1993, Ford introduces the F-150 SVT Lightning.įord unleashed the Lightning at the Chicago Auto Show in 1992. So what do you do when your nemesis has a foothold on the segment? You create a Lightning storm of your own. In 1992, General Motors dominated the sport truck and SUV market with the Silverado 454 SS and GMC Typhoon. This edition of the Muscle Car Milestones highlights the 1993-19–2004 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning.
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