AustinSVT :: 1999-2004 Lightning

1999-2004 Lightning Technical Data

(This data is similar for '00 -'03)

Engine

1999

2004

Configuration:

Single overhead cam, 90-degree Triton V8, supercharged / intercooled

Bore x Stroke:

3.55 x 4.16 in / 90 mm x 105.6 mm

Displacement:

5.4 liters / 330 cid.

Compression Ratio:

8.4:1

Horsepower:

360 hp @ 4,750 rpm

380 hp @ 4,750 rpm

Torque:

440 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm

450 lb-ft @ 3,250 rpm

Redline:

5,250 rpm (fuel shut-off occurs at 5,400 rpm)

Block:

Cast Iron

Heads:

Aluminum Alloy

Crankshaft:

Forged Steel

Valvetrain:

Single overhead camshafts, chain drive, roller finger followers with hydraulic lash adjustment, beehive valve springs, two valves per cylinder

Intake Valves:

1 Per Cylinder 44.5 mm. Head Diameter

Exhaust Valves:

1 Per Cylinder 36 mm. Head Diameter

Intake Manifold:

Cast aluminum, equal-length runners

Ignition system

Distributor less coil-on-plug, EEC-V

Fuel Injectors

42 lb. /hour

Fuel System:

Sequential Electronic Fuel Inj. Premium Calibration

Induction System:

Pressure-charged Eaton Roots-type supercharger, water to air intercooler

Supercharger:

8 psi. maximum

Throttle Body:

Twin-Bore 57 mm

Mass-air sensor:

80mm

90mm

Exhaust manifolds:

Cast iron tuned header style manifold

Exhaust system

Tuned dual exhaust, ceramic coated dual exhaust tips

Drivetrain

Transmission:

4-speed automatic (4R100)

Gear / Ratio:

1st- 2.71	4th- 0.71
2nd- 1.53
3rd- 1.00	Rev- 2.18

1st- 2.71	4th- 0.71
2nd- 1.53
3rd- 1.00	Rev- 2.18

Driveshaft:

3.5" Steel w/Hardened Yoke

4.5-in. Aluminum w/Hardened Yoke

Final Drive Ratio:

3.55:1

3.73:1

Rear-axle:

9.75-inch ring gear with limited-slip differential

Suspension

Front:

Short- and long-arm type, coil springs, tubular gas-charged shock absorbers, 31mm solid stabilizer bar

Short and long arm type, coil springs, tubular gas charged Bilstein shock absorbers, 31mm solid stabilizer bar

Rear:

Solid axle, staggered gas-charged shock absorbers, five-leaf springs, 23mm solid stabilizer bar

Solid axle, staggered gas charged Bilstein shock absorbers, five-leaf springs, 23mm solid stabilizer bar

Steering

Type:

Recirculating Ball, Power Assist

Gear ratio:

14.0:1

Turns, lock to lock:

3.3

Turning diameter:

44.3 ft.

44.3 ft

Brakes

Front:

12.1-in. (308mm) vented disc Twin-piston caliper

Rear:

13.1-in. (334mm) vented disc Single-piston caliper

ABS:

Vacuum power-assisted Four-wheel, 3-channel ABS

Four-wheel, 3 sensor system

Wheels & Tires

Wheels:

18 x 9.5-in., Five spoke cast aluminum-alloy, painted surface.

18 x 9.5 in., Five spoke casr aluminum-alloy, painted surface, with locking lug nuts

Tires:

Goodyear Eagle F1-GS 295/45ZR-18 unidirectional tread

Lightning Includes

- Driver and passenger airbags.
- Passive Anti-Theft System (SecuriLock)
- Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
- SVT suspension tuning, with lowered ride height
- 40/60 seating. Six-way power for drivers seat
- Premium electronic AM/FM stereo cassette
- Power Equipment Group: Dual electric remote control mirrors, power side windows, power door locks
- Leather-wrapped four-spoke tilt steering wheel, thicker section-width rim
- Engine Cooling, Oil & Transmission Cooler packages
- Air-conditioning (manual control)
- Electroluminescent SVT white-faced gauge pack, including supercharger w/boost
- Dark tint sliding rear window
- Speed control
- Floor mats
- SVT and Lightning badging
- Remote keyless illuminated entry

- Diver and passenger airbags
- SecuiLock passive anti-theft system
- Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
- SVT suspension tuning, with lowered ride height
- 40/60 seating. Six-way power for drivers seat
- Premium AM/FM stereo, in-dash 6-disc CD player
- Power Equipment Group: mirrors, windows, locks
- Leather wrapped four spoke tilt seering wheel
- Engine Cooling, Oil & Transmission Cooler Packages
- Air conditioning (manual control)
- Electroluminescent SVT white faced gauges w/boost
- Dark tint sliding rear window
- Speed Control
- Floor Mats
- SVT and Lightning badging
- Remote keyless entry w/touch key pad
- Towing Group, Class III
- SVT-unique headlights, taillights, side markers, and fog lights with clear, crysaline lenses

Options

- Tonneau cover (soft)
- 6-disc CD changer
- Class III towing package

- Tonneau cover (soft)
- Ford bedliner

Colors

Exterior:

Bright Red, Black, Oxford White

Bright Red, Black, Sonic Blue, Dark Shadow Gray, Oxford White, Silver Metallic

Interior:

Medium Graphite cloth with textured leather ebony accents, leather door trim

Dimensions

Wheelbase:

119.8 in. (3,043mm)

Length:

208.0 in. (5,283mm)

Height:

70.9 in. (1,801mm)

Width:

79.1 in. (2,009mm)

Front Track:

65.3 in. (1,661mm)

Rear Track:

65.3 in. (1,661mm)

Head Room:

40.8 in. (1,036mm)

Leg Room:

40.9 in. (1,039mm)

Shoulder Room:

63.8 in. (1,621mm)

Hip Room:

61.0 in. (1,549mm)

Curb Weight:

4,670 lb. (2,132kg)

Maximum Payload:

800 lb. (363kg)

1,350 lb. (612kg)

Towing Capacity:

5,000 lb. (2,270kg)

Fuel Capacity:

25 gal. / (94.62 liters)

Weight Distribution:

57.3% / 42.7%

Performance

0 - 60mph:

6.2 seconds

5.8 seconds

1/4mile

14.6 seconds @ 97mph

13.9 seconds @ 100 mph

Top Speed:

140 mph

142 mph

Skidpad Rating:

0.85g

EPA Fuel Economy (est):

13 mpg City / 17 mpg Highway

13 mpg City / 16 mpg Highway

1 9 9 9 - 2 0 0 4 P r o d u c t i o n C h a n g e s

1999 Model Year (msrp $30,635) Available in Black, Red and White Options: Tonneau cover (soft), 6-disc changer, Class III towing hitch
2000 Changes (msrp $31,400) Available in Black, Red, White and Silver Mirrors are now body colored vs. black plastic Smoked (tinted) rear glass added 6-disc changer now standard Class III towing hitch now standard Overhead console w/compass & temp. gauge added Storage pocket underneath steering column is deleted Tail lights changed, now the white section is on top vs. in the middle New Tail lamps use a two bulb system vs. three on 1999 models Lug bolts size are now 14mm from 12mm, holes on wheels changed too Options: Tonneau cover (soft)
2001 Changes (msrp $32,460) Available in Black, Red, White and Silver Updated Intercooler / Intake design Horsepower up to 380 from 360 Torque up to 450 from 440 Mass air sensor is increased to 90mm from 80mm Ring & Pinion ratio now 3.73:1 from 3.55:1 4.5" aluminum driveshaft replaces the steel 3.5" New design for wheels Oil switched to Motorcraft 5W-20, cap also lists 5W-20 Bilstein shock absorbers are added Turn signals on mirrors added Exterior lights are changed to clear lens design- head lights, turn signals, fog lights, tail lights and third brake light Front bumper cover slightly modified to adapt the new fog lights Ford SVT logos replace Eaton logo on the s/c during the '01 model year New design for both upper & lower grills Overhead 'Oh Shit' handle on passenger side added (2001 only item) Double sun-visor setup added (2001 only item) Options: Tonneau cover (soft)
2002 Changes (msrp $32,590) Available in Black, Red, White, Silver and True Blue Keypad on drivers door now standard equipment Locking lug nuts now standard equipment (usually in a bag in glove box) Double sun-visor setup is deleted New rear window seal/trim (no more gaps) 'Oh $hit' handles are slightly different style/shape Overhead 'Oh $hit' handle on passenger side was deleted Storage pocket underneath steering column returns during the '02 model year Options: Tonneau cover (soft)
2003 Changes (msrp $33,310) Available in Black, Red, White, Sonic Blue and Gray New design for wheels Slight change in fog lights to prevent internal cracking 6-disc CD player now in-dash, no more cassette player Perforated steering wheel cover Brushed Finish Interior Door Handles added Locks on top of door panels are black vs. gray on previous years Glovebox handle changed, also centered vs. left side on previous years Storage/tool box behind seats is deleted Passenger seat child security buckles added Tinted section on top of windshield is deleted Courtesy lights on the door panels are replaced with a full reflector Cylinder heads had more threads added for spark plugs during the '03 model year New engine block with thicker main webbing than previous years Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant now used vs. green coolant Improved carpet material from Lincoln Navigator Payload increases to 1,350 lbs from 800 lbs (rear sits higher) Options: Tonneau cover (soft), Ford bedliner
2004 Changes (msrp $33,410) Available in Black, Red, White, Sonic Blue, Gray and Silver No known changes for 2004's Options: Tonneau cover (soft), Ford bedliner

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