2001-03 SVT Lightning specs

ENGINE
Configuration Longitudinally mounted, single overhead cam, 90-degree TritonTM V8, intercooled/supercharged, cast iron block, aluminum-alloy heads, forged steel crankshaft
Bore x Stroke 90mm x 105.6mm
Displacement 5,410cc/330cid
Compression ratio 8.4:1
Horsepower 380 hp @ 4,750 rpm
Torque 450 lb/ft @ 3,250 rpm
Specific output 70.2 hp per liter
Redline 5,250 rpm (fuel shut-off occurs at 5,400 rpm)
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, 44.5mm head diameter
Exhaust valves 1 per cylinder, 36mm head diameter
Fuel system Sequential electronic fuel injection, Premium calibration
Induction system Pressure-charged. Eaton Corporation Generation IV Roots-type supercharger, water-to-air intercooler in-vee
Supercharger 8.0 psi
Throttle body Dual-bore 57mm
Mass-air sensor 90mm diameter
Exhaust manifolds Cast iron tuned headers
Exhaust system Tuned dual exhaust, ceramic-coated dual exhaust tips

 

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission Four-speed automatic (4R100)
Final drive 3.73:1
Rear axle 9.75 in. ring gear with limited slip differential

 

Gear Ratio Maximum Speed In Gear
1st 2.71 43 mph (68 km/h)
2nd 1.53 76 mph (123 km/h)
3rd 1.00 119 mph (191 km/h)
4th 0.71 142 mph (228 km/h)
Reverse 2.176

 

SUSPENSION
Front Twin short- and long-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 in. (308mm) vented disc, twin-piston caliper
Rear 13.1 in. (334mm) vented disc, single-piston caliper
ABS Four-wheel ABS, three-sensor system

 

WHEELS & TIRES

Wheels 18 x 9.5 in., five-spoke cast aluminum-alloy, painted surface, locking lug nuts
Tires Goodyear™ Eagle F1-GS, 295/45ZR-18, unidirectional tread

 

LIGHTNING INCLUDES

Supplemental restraint system:

Driver and passenger airbags. Always wear your safety belt and deactivate passenger airbag when using a rear-facing infant safety seat

Passive Anti-Theft System (SecuriLockTM)

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

SVT suspension tuning, with lowered ride height

40/60 bench seating. Six-way power for driver's seat, with cloth/leather trim and specially designed lateral bolstering

Premium electronic AM/FM stereo with 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

Super Engine Cooling and Auxiliary Transmission Cooler packages

Engine oil cooler Trailer tow package

Air-conditioning (manual control)

Electro-luminescent SVT white-faced gauge pack, including supercharger boost gauge

Sliding rear window

Speed control

Front floor mats

SVT and Lightning badging

Remote keyless illuminated entry

Price: $32,590
 
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
Tonneau cover (soft) $150

 

COLOR & TRIM
Exterior Bright Red Clearcoat, Black Clearcoat, Silver Clearcoat, True Blue Clearcoat
Interior Medium Graphite cloth with Ebony textured leather accents, leather door trim

 

DIMENSIONS & CAPACITIES
Wheelbase 119.8 in./3,043mm
Length 208 in./5,283mm
Height 70.9 in./1,801mm
Width 79.1 in./2,009mm
Track, F/R 65.3 in., 65.3 in./1,661mm, 1,661mm
Head Room F/R 40.8 in./1,036mm
Leg Room F/R 40.9 in./1,039mm
Shoulder Room 63.8 in./1,621mm
Hip Room 61.0 in./1,549mm
Curb Weight 4,670 lbs./2,120 kg
Fuel Capacity 25 gal./94.62 liters
Weight Distribution, F/R 57%/43%
Payload 800 lbs./363kg
Towing capacity 5,000/2,270kg

 

PERFORMANCE
0-60 mph 5.8 seconds
0-100-0 mph 21.5 seconds
Quarter mile 14.6 seconds @ 97 mph
Top speed 142 mph/228 km/h
Braking, 60-0 mph 137 ft.
Braking, 100-0 mph 238 ft.
80 ft. slalom 63.6 mph
100 ft. skidpad 0.85g
EPA Estimated Fuel Economy 14 City/21 Highway mpg

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