Any New Lightning Rumors?

[rlearp]

I'm a bit over 110k on my 04 Lightning, all trouble free cruising and towing. HAs anyone read any information on Ford producing a new Lightning? I've love to purchase another Ford performance truck with some modern updates.

Thanks,
Ron

 

[SID297]

No. You may see a sportier than normal F-150, but there are currently no plans for a Gen III L.

 

[4a7191a]

i think if they made another lightning our body style would still be the best looking

 

[ponyboyisaac]

It would be nice to see a new lightning with the s/c 5.8L and awd. I think thats asking to much though.

 

[SID297]

I'd be happy if they'd just make a regular cab FX2.

 

[SVT-BansheeMan]

I honestly couldnt afford a new one if they did come out with one. I had to wait many years to buy mine used.

Either way, sport trucks should have a manual trans option.

 

[rlearp]

I'd be happy if they'd just make a regular cab FX2.

Me too. I was looking at new trucks but if you want all the bells and whistles they force you into a larger cab. The only way you can get the regular cab is with the base V6 or 5L. An FX2 loaded with Ecoboost would be pretty cool.

 

[kevinatfms]

just grab a reg cab short bed 5.0L 2wd truck and throw a blower on it with a drop kit....it will be your own lightning.

IIRC there are a few RCSB 5.0L trucks running in the 11's with either a blower or spray...

 

[SID297]

just grab a reg cab short bed 5.0L 2wd truck and throw a blower on it with a drop kit....it will be your own lightning.

IIRC there are a few RCSB 5.0L trucks running in the 11's with either a blower or spray...

They respond to mods very well.

 

[fishin-nole]

JL is teaming up with Rousch and Ford to offer a RCSB 5.0L with a blower.:beer:

 

[Canadian_Bacon]

I don't think the newest style would look good lowered like a Lightning. They are big ugly bricks. I'm glad they went with the Raptor instead of the Lightning cause a Lightning in the newest gen would be like Scarlett Johansson gaining 200 lbs. IMO

 

[SID297]

I don't think the newest style would look good lowered like a Lightning. They are big ugly bricks. I'm glad they went with the Raptor instead of the Lightning cause a Lightning in the newest gen would be like Scarlett Johansson gaining 200 lbs. IMO

Weight is one of the big reason why we didn't get a Gen III.

 

[99cobraUgotbit]

Wasn't there an adrenaline truck that was going to be the next lightning?

 

[jwhite]

I don't think the newest style would look good lowered like a Lightning. They are big ugly bricks. I'm glad they went with the Raptor instead of the Lightning cause a Lightning in the newest gen would be like Scarlett Johansson gaining 200 lbs. IMO

wouldn't look so bad

 

[Canadian_Bacon]

^That's not the newest Gen. I'm talking 09-12 F-150 They are to boxy and no flareside.

They made a good choice going with the Raptor.

 

[Canadian_Bacon]

Wasn't there an adrenaline truck that was going to be the next lightning?

They were going to put a 4.6 S/C in the Adrenaline but than they axed the whole line and made a new Explorer Ecoboost instead.

 

[SID297]

Wasn't there an adrenaline truck that was going to be the next lightning?

They were going to put a 4.6 S/C in the Adrenaline but than they axed the whole line and made a new Explorer Ecoboost instead.

It would have been a sweet vehicle if it had made it into production. I know I would own one. The Adrenaline did at least make production as an appearance package though.

 

[Canadian_Bacon]

^ Yeah I would own one in a heartbeat. I really like the Adrenaline as it is but prices are nuts!

 

[FireGuy]

I don't think the newest style would look good lowered like a Lightning. They are big ugly bricks. I'm glad they went with the Raptor instead of the Lightning cause a Lightning in the newest gen would be like Scarlett Johansson gaining 200 lbs. IMO

True that...........................


Made me laugh, thanks.:beer:

 

[ponyboyisaac]

Looks like this guy didnt give up on the sport track adrenalin svt had originally intended.

From the looks of it, he went all out and put a GT500 engine in it, among other upgrades.

2010 SVT SPORT TRAC ADRENALIN SUPERCHARGED - YouTube