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1995 F-150 LIGHTNING
With Ford’s attention turning to a completely redesigned F-Series for the 1996 model year, production of the ’95 F-150 was eventually phased-out – and with it the last of the first-generation Lightnings. The SVT F-150 Lightning’s 351 Windsor V8, equipped with GT-40 cylinder heads and tubular intake manifold, proved the inspiration behind the 1995 Cobra R powerplant. For 1995, Lightning was again offered in three monochromatic paint colors and with an SVT-unique interior, featuring a custom-embroidered 40-20-40 seat with a large, flip-up center console to accommodate third-seat capability. Mechanically unchanged with its 4:10 rear axle ratio, big brakes and 17x8-inch Firestone Firehawk tires, the ’95 Lightning helped position Ford as a performance truck leader. The enthusiast following created by the first-gen 1993-95 Lightnings also ensured that SVT would investigate future performance truck offerings.
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 695; Black 824; White 761; TOTAL: 2280
With Ford’s attention turning to a completely redesigned F-Series for the 1996 model year, production of the ’95 F-150 was eventually phased-out – and with it the last of the first-generation Lightnings. The SVT F-150 Lightning’s 351 Windsor V8, equipped with GT-40 cylinder heads and tubular intake manifold, proved the inspiration behind the 1995 Cobra R powerplant. For 1995, Lightning was again offered in three monochromatic paint colors and with an SVT-unique interior, featuring a custom-embroidered 40-20-40 seat with a large, flip-up center console to accommodate third-seat capability. Mechanically unchanged with its 4:10 rear axle ratio, big brakes and 17x8-inch Firestone Firehawk tires, the ’95 Lightning helped position Ford as a performance truck leader. The enthusiast following created by the first-gen 1993-95 Lightnings also ensured that SVT would investigate future performance truck offerings.
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 695; Black 824; White 761; TOTAL: 2280
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