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
Supplemental Restraint System: Driver-Side (Airbag)
XLT Trim
Premium Bucket Seats with Power Lumbar Support and Center Floor Console
Functional Front Air Dam with Fog Lights
Electronic AM/FM Stereo with Cassette/Digital Clock and Four Speakers
Power Side Windows and Door Locks
Air Conditioning
Speed Control/Tilt Steering Wheel
Interval Wipers
Light and Convenience Group B
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
Tubular Rear Bumper
Electric Side Mirrors, Black
Trailer Towing Package
Sliding Rear Window
Security Group: Remote Keyless Entry/Anti-Theft System
Compact Disc Player
Convertible Console Center Seat
Light and Convenience Group A
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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