1994 Ford F-150 Lightning Technical Data

 


ENGINE

Type . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 degree V-8, OHV, 16 valves

Bore x Stroke (in.) . . . . . . . . . . . 4.00 x 3.50

Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.8L (351 cu. in.) (5752 cc)

Compression Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . .8.8 : 1

Horsepower (SAE net) . . . . . . . . 240 hp @ 4200 RPM

Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .340 lbs./ft. @ 3200RPM

Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Multi-Port Electronic Fuel Injection

Throttle Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 At 65 mm

Camshaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . High Torque

Intake Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 per Cylinder, Diameter - 1.84 in.

Exhaust Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 per Cylinder, Diameter - 1.54 in.

Pistons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hypereutectic

Cylinder Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cast Iron

Cylinder Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . GT-40 Design, Cast Iron

Intake Manifolds . . . . . . . . . . . . .Upper, Tuned Length Tubular Aluminum

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lower, Cast Aluminum

Exhaust Manifolds . . . . . . . . . . . Tubular Stainless Steel, Header Type

Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dual Stainless Steel; Including 4 Catalytic

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Converters, 2 Mufflers, 2 Tailpipes

 

DRIVETRAIN

Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Engine, Rear Wheel Drive

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Heavy Duty E4OD, Electronic 4-Speed

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Automatic Overdrive with

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brake/Shift Interlock

Gear Ratios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1st : 2.71 . . . . . . . . . . .2nd : 1.54

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd : 1.00 . . . . . . . . . . 4th (OD) : 0.71

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reverse : 2.18

Driveshaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.0 Diameter, Aluminum

Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heavy Duty 8.8 in.; Limited Slip

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Differential; 4.10 : 1 Gear Ratio

 

Suspension

Front Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . Twin I-Beam, Radius Arms,

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Coil Springs, Monroe Formula GP

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Shocks, 1.0 Dia. Stabilizer Bar

Rear Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rigid Axle, Leaf Springs,

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Monroe Formula GP Shocks,

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.0 in. Dia. Stabilizer Bar

 

Steering

Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Power Assisted, Integral

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recirculating Ball Steering Gear

Gear Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17.0 : 1

 

Brakes

Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Power Assisted Disc/Drum,

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear Anti-Lock

Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Disc, Rotor Diameter 297.7 mm

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (11.72 in.)

Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drum, 280 x 57 mm

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (11.03 x 2.25 in.)

 

WHEELS AND TIRES

Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cast Aluminum Five-Spoke,

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 x 8 in.

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P275/60HR-17

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Firestone Firehawk GTA, BSW

 

LIGHTNING INCLUDES

 

AVAILABLE OPTIONS

 

COLOR AND TRIM

Exterior: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oxford White, Ebony Clearcoat,

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crimson Clearcoat

Interior: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Opal Grey

 

PACKAGE

(The Lightning was factory lowered: 1.0 in. - Front, 2.5 in. - Rear)

Wheelbase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116.8 in. (2967 mm)

Overall Length,

. .With Step Bumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201.8 in. (5125 mm)

Ground Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.2 in. (208 mm)

Front Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64.2 in. (1631 mm)

Rear Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63.5 in. (1613 mm)

Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79.0 in. (2007 mm)

Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68.9 in. (1750 mm)

Head Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39.6 in. (1006 mm)

Leg Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41.1 in. (1044 mm)

Cab Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 cubic ft.

Fuel Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.7 gal.

Curb Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4480 lbs.

Weight Distribution, F/R . . . . . . . . . . .55.8/44.2

Maximum Payload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 745 lbs.

Maximum Trailer Weight . . . . . . . . . . .5000 lbs.

 

PERFORMANCE

0 - 60 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.2 seconds

0 - 100 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.7 seconds

1/4-mile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.6 seconds @ 87.4 mph

Street Start, 5 - 60 mph . . . . . . . . . . . .7.3 seconds

Top Gear, 30 - 50 mph . . . . . . . . . . . .3.7 seconds

Top Gear, 50 - 70 mph . . . . . . . . . . . .5.2 seconds

Top Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 mph (electronic limited)

Lateral Acceleration,

. .300-ft. Skidpad, g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.88

Braking,

. .60 - 0 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 feet

. .70 - 0 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 feet

Fuel Economy,

. .EPA City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 mpg.

. .EPA Highway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 mpg.

 

PRODUCTION

1993 Total 5,276
Black 2,691
Red 2,585

1994 Total 4,007
Black 1,382
Red 1,165
White 1,460

1995 Total 2,280
Black 824
Red 695
White 761

1993-95 Totals 11,563
Black 4,897
Red 4,445
White 2,221

 


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