2001 Ford SVT F-150 Lightning technical data.
Engine
Configuration: Longitudinally mounted, single overhead cam, 90o degree Triton™ V-8, supercharged/intercooled, cast-iron block, aluminum-alloy heads, and a forged steel crankshaft.
| Bore x Stroke: |
90mm x 105.6mm |
| Displacement: |
5.4L, 5,410cc (330ci) |
| Compression ratio: |
8.4:1 |
| Horsepower: (SAE net) |
380 hp @ 4,750 rpm |
| Torque: |
450 lbs-ft @ 3,250 rpm |
| Specific output: |
70.2 hp per liter |
| Redline: |
5,250 rpm (fuel shutoff @ 5,400 rpm) |
Valvetrain: Single overhead camshafts, chain drive, roller finger followers wit hydraulic lash adjustment, beehive valve springs, two valves per cylinder
Intake valves: One per cylinder (44.5mm head diameter)
Exhaust valves: One per cylinder (36mm head diameter)
Fuel system: Sequential electronic fuel injection, premium calibration
Induction system: Pressure-charged with Eaton™ Roots-type supercharger, water-to-air intercooler
Supercharger: 8.0-psi pressure
Throttle body: Dual-bore 57mm
Mass-air sensor: 90mm diameter
Exhaust manifolds: Cast-iron tuned header-style manifold
Exhaust system: Tuned dual exhaust, ceramic-coated dual side exhaust tips
Drivetrain
Transmission: Four-speed automatic (4R100)
Driveshaft: 4˝-inch-diameter aluminum
Rear axle: 9.75 inch; ring gear with limited-slip differential, 3.73:1 ratio
| Gear |
Ratio |
Maximum Speed in Gear |
| First |
2.71 |
43 mph (68 km/h) |
| Second |
1.53 |
76 mph (123 km/h) |
| Third |
1.00 |
119 mph (191 km/h) |
| Fourth |
0.71 |
142 mph (228 km/h) |
| Reverse |
2.176 |
N/A |
Suspension
Front: Short and long control arm type, coil springs, tubular gas-charged Bilstein™ shock
absorbers, 31mm solid stabilizer bar
Rear: 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
Brakes
Front: 12.1-inch (308mm) vented disc, twin-piston caliper
Rear: 13.1-inch (334mm) vented disc, single-piston caliper
ABS: Four-wheel, three-sensor system
Wheels and Tires
Wheels: 18x9.5-inch five-spoke cast-aluminum alloy painted surface
Tires: Goodyear Eagle F1-GS, 295/45ZR-18, unidirectional tread, 235/70R-16 spare tire
SVT F-150 Lightning Package
Supplemental restraint system: Driver and passenger airbags
SecuriLoc™ passive antitheft system
Antilock brake system (ABS)
SVT suspension tuning with lowered ride height
40/60 bench seating, six way power driver seat with cloth/leather trim; special designed lateral bolstering
Premium electronic AM/FM stereo/cassette with remote six-disc CD changer
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
Super Engine Cooling and Auxilliary Transmission Cooler Packages
- Engine oil cooler
- Air conditioning (manual control)
- Electro-luminescent SVT white-faced guage pack, including supercharger boost guage
- Dark tint sliding rear window
- Speed control
- Floor mats
- SVT and Lightning badging
Towing Group Class III package
- Availible option
- Soft Tonneau bed cover (black)
Color and Trim
Exterior: Bright Red Clearcoat, Black Clearcoat, Oxford White Clearcoat, Silver Metallic
Interior: Medium Graphite Cloth with textured leather ebony accents, leather door trim
Dimensions and Capacities
Wheelbase: 119.8 in
Length: 208 in
Height: 70.9 in
Width: 79.1 in
Track (front/rear): 65.3 in/65.3 in
Headroom: 40.8 in
Legroom: 40.9 in
Shoulder room: 63.8 in
Hip room: 61.0 in
Curb weight: 4,670 lb
Fuel capacity: 25 gallon
Weight distribution (front/rear): 57%/43%
Payload: 800 lb
Towing capacity: 5,000 lb
Performance
Zero to 60 mph: 5.8 seconds
Quarter-mile: 13.9 sec @ 100 mph
Zero to 100 to 0 mph: 22.0 sec
Top speed: 142 mph
Braking (60 to 0 mph): 136 ft
Braking (80 to 0 mph): 238 ft
80-ft slalom: 63.6 mph
100-ft-diameter skidpad: 0.85 g
Fuel economy: 13 mpg city, 17 mpg highway.
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