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https://fordauthority.com/2021/04/high-performance-ford-f-150-street-truck-under-consideration/

High-Performance Ford F-150 Street Truck Under Consideration

April 22, 2021

Ford F-150 Ford Lightning replacement? 2021-Ford-F-150-ST-Front-Three-Quarters



It’s been a number of years since we last saw a high-performance Ford F-150, save for the off-road-focused F-150 Raptor, of course. But now, Ford Authority has learned that The Blue Oval is currently considering a new high-performance Ford F-150 street truck, one that – if brought to production – would to satisfy those that crave a pickup designed to perform on the pavement rather than off.

Ford F-150 Ford Lightning replacement? 2021-Ford-F-150-ST-Rear-Three-Quarters



Things are a bit murky in regards to what, exactly, will power this new performance-focused F-150, but it will most likely be Ford’s twin-turbocharged 3.5L EcoBoost V6. In the 2021 Ford F-150, the latest version of Ford’s boosted 3.5 produces 400 horsepower and 500 pound-feet of torque – stout numbers, indeed.

Whatever this new F-150 variant’s output winds up being, it will benefit from a suspension tuned specifically for street performance, along with large wheels and high-performance, low-profile tires that should help it hook on the pavement.

Things are a bit murky in regards to what, exactly, will power this new performance-focused F-150, but it will most likely be Ford’s twin-turbocharged 3.5L EcoBoost V6. In the 2021 Ford F-150, the latest version of Ford’s boosted 3.5 produces 400 horsepower and 500 pound-feet of torque – stout numbers, indeed.

Whatever this new F-150 variant’s output winds up being, it will benefit from a suspension tuned specifically for street performance, along with large wheels and high-performance, low-profile tires that should help it hook on the pavement.

Ford F-150 Ford Lightning replacement? ord-F-150-Lightning-Rendering-Front-Three-Quarters



If FoMoCo decides to go forward with the Ford F-150 street truck project, then it would be the first time we’ve seen such a vehicle since the 2014 F-150 Tremor. That pickup was also powered by Ford’s 3.5L EcoBoost V6, which at the time produced 365 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque, while being to a six-speed automatic transmission and 4.10 rear gears. The 2014 Tremor was only available in regular cab, two-wheel-drive configuration and was produced for just one model year.

Ford F-150 Ford Lightning replacement? Ford-F-150-Lightning-Rendering-Rear-Three-Quarters


Prior to the Tremor, Ford’s last real stab at a street performance pickup was the SVT F-150 Lightning, which lasted two generations – 1993-1995 and 1999-2004. These regular cab, two-wheel-drive pickups were originally powered by Ford’s 351 Windsor V8 that sent 240 horsepower and 340 pound-feet of torque to a 4.10-geared rear end via Ford’s E40D automatic transmission.

Second-gen Lightnings featured Ford’s supercharged 5.4L Triton V8 that produced 360 horsepower and 440 pound-feet of torque from 1999-2000. From 2001-2004, it made 380 horsepower and 450 pound-feet of torque. In both cases, it was mated to a 4R100 automatic transmission.
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I would love one :). My buddy had a 99 that ran low 12's with bolt-ons. I loved that truck but make the new one all wheel drive.
 

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To me the 5.0 with a Ford Performance / Roush supercharger would make the most sense as it harkens back the the 2nd gen Lightning and the 2018-2020 F-150 Ford Performance / Roush 5.0 supercharger was 650hp / 610tq while still having warranty and emission compliance.
 

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Loved my 03 lightning. Bought brand new, just sold it last year. If a new one comes out, I’m the first one in line. Regret selling all the time.
 

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Okay, a new gen Lighting would be pretty cool!! ⚡
 
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Worked at a Ford truck store in Fresno........Drove a 1993 bright red lightning...........Back then they would get up and Go.................
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