Ford 1993 Lightning news releases

BigD · 01-27-2007, 08:11 AM

From 26 October 92 Autoweek (thanks to Ltngdrvr (Curtis) for the scanned page):

BigD · 01-27-2007, 08:47 AM

1993 F-150 LIGHTNING

Entering the full-size sport truck marketplace in 1993, the SVT F-150 Lightning brought a more balanced approach to high-performance pickups. Instead of focusing only on straight-line acceleration, Lightning added sporty handling and towing functionality to the mix, allowing it to lap a closed racecourse as fast or faster than a Mustang GT of the same vintage, or to tow up to 8,400 pounds. Developed by the F-150 team and given to SVT to market, the Lightning featured a high-output 351 cubic-inch V8 rated at 240 horsepower, good for 0-60 mph sprints in the mid 7-second range and quarter-mile times in the mid-15’s.

ENGINE
Type 90° V-8
Bore x stroke 4.0 in. x 3.5 in.
Displacement: 5.8 liter/351 cid
Compression ratio: 8.8:1
Horsepower: 240 hp @ 4200 rpm
Torque: 340 lbs.-ft. @ 3200 rpm
SUSPENSION
FRONT: Twin I-Beam radius arms, Monroe™ Formula GP shock absorbers, coil springs, 1.0-in. stabilizer bar
REAR: Rigid axle, leaf springs, Monroe™ Formula GP shock absorbers, 1.0-in. stabilizer bar
BRAKES
FRONT: 11.72 in. disc
REAR: 11.03 in. x 2.25 in. drum
ABS: Yes

WHEELS AND TIRES
WHEELS: 17 x 8 in. 5-spoke cast aluminum
TIRES: Firestone™ Firehawk GTA, P275/60HT-17, BSW
PERFORMANCE
0-60 mph: 7.6 seconds
Top Speed: 110 mph
PRODUCTION NUMBERS
Red 2585; Black 2691; TOTAL: 5276

BigD · 01-27-2007, 04:51 PM

From October 92 Car & Driver (thanks to Ltngdrvr (Curtis) for the scanned page):

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BigD President Paid Member Join Date: Sep 1999 Posts: 4,092 NLOC member #: 583 View this user's gallery iTrader: 4 / 100%	1993 F-150 LIGHTNING Entering the full-size sport truck marketplace in 1993, the SVT F-150 Lightning brought a more balanced approach to high-performance pickups. Instead of focusing only on straight-line acceleration, Lightning added sporty handling and towing functionality to the mix, allowing it to lap a closed racecourse as fast or faster than a Mustang GT of the same vintage, or to tow up to 8,400 pounds. Developed by the F-150 team and given to SVT to market, the Lightning featured a high-output 351 cubic-inch V8 rated at 240 horsepower, good for 0-60 mph sprints in the mid 7-second range and quarter-mile times in the mid-15’s. ENGINE Type 90° V-8 Bore x stroke 4.0 in. x 3.5 in. Displacement: 5.8 liter/351 cid Compression ratio: 8.8:1 Horsepower: 240 hp @ 4200 rpm Torque: 340 lbs.-ft. @ 3200 rpm SUSPENSION FRONT: Twin I-Beam radius arms, Monroe™ Formula GP shock absorbers, coil springs, 1.0-in. stabilizer bar REAR: Rigid axle, leaf springs, Monroe™ Formula GP shock absorbers, 1.0-in. stabilizer bar BRAKES FRONT: 11.72 in. disc REAR: 11.03 in. x 2.25 in. drum ABS: Yes WHEELS AND TIRES WHEELS: 17 x 8 in. 5-spoke cast aluminum TIRES: Firestone™ Firehawk GTA, P275/60HT-17, BSW PERFORMANCE 0-60 mph: 7.6 seconds Top Speed: 110 mph PRODUCTION NUMBERS Red 2585; Black 2691; TOTAL: 5276

01-27-2007, 04:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
BigD President Paid Member Join Date: Sep 1999 Posts: 4,092 NLOC member #: 583 View this user's gallery iTrader: 4 / 100%	From October 92 Car & Driver (thanks to Ltngdrvr (Curtis) for the scanned page):