scarface said:
what are the performance specs on the 1st gens?
im pretty sure they made right at 240hp and i think around 300tq.........and it seems like they were in the upper 14's or low 15s in the quarter. Ill check on that
here we go
Specifications for 1993-1995 Lightning vehicles (Generation 1)
Engine Specs
Type 90 degree V-8, OHV, 16 valves
Bore x Stroke (in.) 4.00 x 3.50
Displacement 5.8L (351 cu. in.) (5752 cc)
Compression Ratio 8.8:1
Horsepower (SAE Net) 240 HP @ 4200 RPM
Torque 340 lbs./ft. @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System Multi-Port Electric Fuel Injection
Throttle Body Single TB - 65 mm
Camshaft High Torque
Intake Valves 1 per cylinder, 1.84 in. Diameter
Exhaust Valves 1 per cylinder, 1.54 in. Diameter
Pistons Hypereutectic
Cylinder Block Cast Iron
Cylinder Heads GT-40 Design, Cast Iron
Intake Manifolds Upper - Tuned Length Tubular Aluminum
Lower - Cast Aluminum
Exhaust Manifolds Tubular stainless steel, Header type
Exhaust System Dual stainless steel; including 4 Catalytic Convertors, 2 Mufflers, 2 Tailpipes
Drivetrain Specs
Configuration Front Engine, Rear Wheel Drive
Transmission Heavy Duty E40D, Electronic 4-Speed
Automatic Overdrive with Brake/Shift Interlock
Gear Ratios 1st: 2.71
2nd: 1.54
3rd: 1.00
4th (OD): 0.71
Reverse: 2.18
Driveshaft 4.0 Diameter, Aluminum
Rear Axle Heavy Duty 8.8 in.; Limited Slip Differential
4.10:1 Final Gear Ratio
Suspension Specs
Front Suspension Twin I-Beam, Radius Arms, Coil Springs,
Monroe Formula GP Shocks, 1.0 in. Diameter Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension Rigid Axle, Leaf Springs, Monroe Forumla GP Shocks
1.0 in. Diameter Stabilizer Bar
Steering Type Power Assisted, Integral Recirculating Ball Steering Gear
Steering Gear Ratio 17.0:1
Brakes/Wheels Specs
Brakes Type Power Assisted Disc/Drum, Rear Anti-Lock
Front Brakes Disc, Rotor Diameter 297.7 mm (11.72 in.)
Rear Brakes Drum, 280 x 57mm (11.03 x 2.25 in.)
Wheels Cast Aluminum Five-Spoke 17x8 in.
Tires Firestone Firehawk GTA, BSW P275/60HR-17
Miscellaneous Info
Exterior Colors 1993: Non-Clearcoat Black and Non-Clearcoat Bright Red
Exterior Colors 1994: Ebony Clearcoat, Crimson Clearcoat, Oxford White
Exterior Colors 1995: Bright Red Clearcoat, Crimson Clearcoat, Oxford White
Interior Color 1993: Dark Charcoal
Interior Color 1994: Opal Grey
Interior Color 1995: Dark Charcoal
Wheelbase 116.8 in. (2967 mm)
Overall Length - With Step Bumper 201.8 in. (5125 mm)
Ground Clearance 8.2 in. (208 mm)
Front Track 64.2 in. (1631 mm)
Rear Track 63.5 in. (1613 mm)
Width 79.0 in. (2007 mm)
Height 68.9 in. (1750 mm)
Head Room 39.6 in. (1006 mm)
Leg Room 41.1 in. (1044 mm)
Cab Volume 62 cubic ft.
Fuel Capacity 34.7 Gallons
Curb Weight 4480 lbs.
Weight Distribution 55.8/44.2
Maximum Payload 745 lbs
Maximum Trailer Weight 5000 lbs.
Performance Numbers
0-60 MPH 7.2 seconds
0-100 MPH 25.7 seconds
1/4 mile 15.6 seconds @ 87.4 MPH
Top Speed 110 MPH (electronic limited)
Lateral Acceleration: 300-ft Skidpad 0.88 g
Braking: 60 MPH - 0 143 feet
Braking: 70 MPH - 0 184 feet
Fuel Economy - City 12 MPG
Fuel Economy - Highway 16 MPG