Ford’s bold vision for a third-generation SVT F-150 Lightning sport truck emerged today from a powerful new-product cloudburst at the 2003 North American International Auto Show. The SVT Lightning concept was a surprise during Ford’s unveiling of the all-new 2004 F-150. Launching a “Whole New Era of Built Ford Tough,” the new F-150 is an all-new full-size pickup architecture designed for more power, refinement and unprecedented driving dynamics capability. It is the star of Ford Motor Company’s biggest-ever wave of new-product introductions at the dawn of its Centennial year. “We are excited about the new F-150, because it will provide an outstanding platform for the next-generation Lightning,” says Tom Scarpello, marketing and sales manager for Ford Special Vehicle Team (SVT). “The SVT F-150 Lightning concept hints at what we could do with Lightning and sends a signal that we don’t intend to give up our dominance of the sport truck market.” The SVT F-150 Lightning concept features a six-speed manual transmission, independent rear suspension and a 500-horsepower supercharged V-8. It is a powerful combination aimed at extending SVT Lightning’s supremacy into the future. Since it was introduced in 1993, the Ford SVT F-150 Lightning has been the undisputed sport truck king, making a name for itself as the “World’s Fastest Production Pickup.” Ten years later, competitors are finally bringing Lightning imitators to market. John Coletti, director, SVT Programs, welcomes the challenge. “It will be nice to finally have a little cross-town rivalry,” Coletti said. “But we have no intention of being overshadowed on our home turf. The SVT Lightning Concept showcases technology we’re developing to meet the competition head-on.” #Ford #sportstruck #pickuptruck #vehicle #concept #conceptcar #fypツ #fypシ゚ #fypツ #fypシ゚ #fypage #fypage - @rac3r_d00m639