Ya know gang, thats a pretty pathetic time for the claimed HP rating. Hey,
maybe those Dynos really are supported by Ford technicians. Anyway, for a
"BLOWN" motor, even the posted results are pretty sad... I think I will
start keeping score on my back window again... Right Ron...
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Jim, Donna,
Erin, and Brian
Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 1998 3:41 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: C&D tests a Ford Lightning....
I just got my Car and Driver. It's got the new SVT Lightnig...
Vital Stats
0-60 5.8 secs
1/4 mile 14.4 @ 97
Top speed 139 mph
Skidpad 0.81 g
Fuel Economy EPA city 14 mpg
highway 21 mpg
C&D testing 10 mpg HAHAHA!!
Powerplant...
5.4l eaton supercharged and intercooled (8.0 psi boost) and auto tranny
hp - 360 @ 4750 rpm
torque - 440 @ 3000 rpm
5250 rpm redline
Tires are Goodyear Eagle F1 GS 295/45ZR-18's
Weight - 4696 lbs.
3.55 rear with limited slip
tows 5000 lbs.
base price $29,900!!!!! - only 4000 wil be made the first year
damn thats a lot of $$ for a truck
Just thought I'd keep everybody informed... Keep an eye out!! - and SPANK
some high priced Ford ass!!
Brian
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