1993 - 1995 1st Gen Lightning Specs
Make/Model: |
1st Generation Ford SVT F150 Lightning |
Body: |
2wd, regular cab, fleetside bed |
Years Produced: |
1993-1995 |
Production Location: |
Trucks built at Ford's Michigan Truck Plant in Wayne, Michigan |
Engine: |
351W V-8 with GT-40 heads and hyper-eutectic pistons |
Horsepower: |
240 hp @ 4,200 rpm |
Torque: |
340 lb-ft @ 3,200 rpm |
Performance: |
0 - 60 in 7.6 seconds, 110 mph top speed |
Transmission: |
E40D 4 speed automatic |
Axle/Driveshaft: |
Ford 8.8" solid rear axle with 4.10 : 1 ratio & limited slip differential |
Front Suspension: |
Twin I Beam with coil springs, Monroe Formula GP shocks, and a 1.0" stabilizer bar. Truck lowered 1.0" in front. |
Rear Suspension: |
Solid rear axle with leaf springs, Monroe Formula GP shocks, and a 1.0" stabilizer bar. Truck lowered 2.5" in rear. |
Wheels/Tires: |
17" cast aluminum 5 spoke wheels. Firestone Firehawk GTA tires, size P275/60HT-70. |
Brakes: |
• ABS disc brakes with 11.72" rotors |
Lightning 351W Engine Specs
Engine Configuration: |
90 degree V-8 |
Displacement: |
5.8L, 351 cubic inches. |
Bore x Stroke: |
4.0" bore x 3.5" stroke |
Compression Ratio: |
8.8 : 1 |
Induction: |
Naturally aspirated, custom Lightning tubular intake manifold, single 65mm throttle body |
Exhaust: |
True dual exhaust, stainless steel tubular exhaust headers |
Cylinder Heads: |
GT-40 high flow cast iron cylinder heads |
Horsepower: |
240 hp @ 4,200 rpm |
Torque: |
340 lb-ft @ 3,200 rpm |
1st Gen Lightning Productions Numbers
|
1993 Model Year |
1994 Model Year |
1995 Model Year |
Black |
2,691 |
1,382 |
824 |
Red |
2,585 |
1.165 |
695 |
White |
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1,460 |
761 |
• While 240 horsepower isn't much by modern standards (especially considering the 2nd Gen Lightning made 380 hp), the Chevy 454 SS only made 230 horsepower at the time, and with a much larger engine.
• The Lightning's tall 4.10 axle ratio helped improve acceleration and throttle response.
• While they share displacement, the 351W (Windsor) and 351C (Cleveland) are very different engines. The Cleveland is known for its high RPM power, while the Windsor provides much more torque at lower engine speeds.
• The 1st Gen Lightning maintained most of the capabilities of your standard F-150 while providing improved handling and acceleration.
• The 1993 Lightning was only offered in black or red, while the 94/95 Lightnings were offered in black, red, or white.
• Lightning badges and accents spread throughout the truck, from the exterior to the engine bay, make identification easy.