2008/2009 Lightning? - Ford Motor Forums

smirkley · #1 (**permalink**) 05-04-2007, 07:42 PM

Anyone know when the next Lightnings are to be announced?

I was in Detroit for a few months last year, and got to speak with several persons in the industry.

The 'rumor' was the Lightning will be announced in 2008/2009, and it may have the V10 in it!

I am hoping someone here can confirm as I want one of those bad boys. :thumbsup:

FordFan · #2 (**permalink**) 05-06-2007, 11:49 AM

Smirkley this is all I could find

There are many rumors about the next generation Lightning. A concept vehicle was released on the new 2004 F-150 platform, with a supercharged 500 Horsepower, 500 ft·lbf 5.4 L V8 engine and independent rear suspension from the recently-released Ford Expedition/Lincoln Navigator. However, all plans for a Lightning on the 2005-present F-150 platform have been dismissed. There is speculation this is because the weight of the platform would hinder a performance vehicle. The next Lightning is rumored to be released during the 2009 Model Year.

badassstang · #3 (**permalink**) 05-06-2007, 11:08 PM

V-10 would be nice. Very nice!

smirkley · #4 (**permalink**) 05-07-2007, 12:05 AM

I remember the leap in performance when they packed that Jaguar supercharger ontop of the motor. Man that would takeoff when you hit boost.

I used to ... umm... ''test drive'' them all the way back to when they used the 351 with the hyperuectic pistons and gt40 heads.

That is till I got banned from all the dealerships :wavey:

Now they want a deposit lmao.

At least I can say half the ones in the triad were first driven by me.

**sigh**, those were the days.

FordFan · #5 (**permalink**) 05-07-2007, 04:06 PM

Did you really get banned

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Originally Posted by smirkley

That is till I got banned from all the dealerships :wavey:

smirkley · #6 (**permalink**) 05-07-2007, 06:17 PM

Well kinda yes, and kinda no,..

Basically the last three times I went to test drive a lightning, three different dealerships, they told me I had to buy it first.

I asked why would they make me buy it before I 'test drove' it, and he looked at me and smiled,..'new policy'

We had 3 different SVT dealers in the area, and they got to know me too well lol.

I suppose if I wanted to test drive an Escort it woulda been no big deal, but who would?

newstang · #7 (**permalink**) 05-13-2007, 09:36 PM

I've never tried to test drive a sweet car. I'm a younger guy so I doubt anyone would buy it.

snyder65 · #8 (**permalink**) 07-19-2007, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by FordFan

Smirkley this is all I could find

There are many rumors about the next generation Lightning. A concept vehicle was released on the new 2004 F-150 platform, with a supercharged 500 Horsepower, 500 ft·lbf 5.4 L V8 engine and independent rear suspension from the recently-released Ford Expedition/Lincoln Navigator. However, all plans for a Lightning on the 2005-present F-150 platform have been dismissed. There is speculation this is because the weight of the platform would hinder a performance vehicle. The next Lightning is rumored to be released during the 2009 Model Year.

i was reading that they are not bring the lighting because that there was not a big demand.

FordFan · #9 (**permalink**) 07-19-2007, 11:04 PM

If true thats a damn shame

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Originally Posted by snyder65

i was reading that they are not bring the lighting because that there was not a big demand.

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