2001 SVT Lightning


MSRP:	$32,460
(includes D&D)


Configuration	Longitudinally mounted, single overhead cam, 90-degree Triton™ V8, supercharged/intercooled, 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 @ 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 with Eaton™ Corporation Generation IV Roots-type supercharger; water-to-air intercooler
Supercharger	8.0 psi
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 exhaust tips


Transmission	Four-speed automatic (4R100)
Drive Shaft	4.5-in. aluminum
Rear axle	9.75-inch ring gear with limited-slip differential, 3.73:1 ratio

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


Front	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


Type	Recirculating ball, power assist
Gear ratio	14.0:1
Turns, lock to lock	3.3
Turning diameter	44.3 ft


Front	12.1 in. (308mm) vented disc, twin-piston caliper
Rear	13.1 in. (334mm) vented disc, single-piston caliper
ABS	Four-wheel, three-sensor system


Wheels	18 x 9.5 in., five-spoke cast aluminum-alloy, painted surface
Tires	Goodyear™ Eagle F1-GS™, 295/45ZR-18, unidirectional tread; 235/70R-16 spare tire


Supplemental restraint system: Driver and passenger airbags. Always wear your safety belt and deactivate passenger airbag when using a rear-facing infant safety seat SecuriLock™ Passive Anti-Theft System 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 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 Auxiliary Transmission Cooler packages Engine oil cooler Air-conditioning (manual control) Electroluminescent SVT white-faced gauge pack, including supercharger boost gauge Dark tint sliding rear window Speed control Floor mats SVT and Lightning badging Remote keyless illuminated entry Towing Group, Class III

Tonneau cover (soft)


Exterior	Bright Red Clearcoat, Black Clearcoat, Oxford White Clearcoat, Silver Clearcoat Metallic
Interior	Medium Graphite cloth with textured leather Ebony accents, leather door trim


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	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 lbs./2,120 kg
Fuel capacity	25 gal./94.62 liters
Weight distribution	57%/43%
Payload	800 lbs./363kg
Towing Capacity	5,000/2,270kg


0-60 mph	5.8 seconds
Quarter mile	13.9 seconds @ 100 mph
0-100 kph	5.9 seconds
0-100-0 mph	22.0 seconds
Top speed	142 mph/228 kph
Braking, 60-0 mph	136 ft.
Braking, 80-0 mph	238 ft.
80 ft. slalom	63.6 mph
100 ft. skidpad	0.85g
EPA Estimated Fuel Economy	13 City/17 Highway mpg

Horsepower and torque numbers are the mean of test results generated according to Society of Automotive Engineers Standard J1349.

Performance data are generated under closed-course conditions on a test track according to procedure R-403. Observed data are corrected to standard ambient conditions. Vehicle weight is corrected to production curb weight plus 300 pounds.