I'll be there as usual. I snap some pics also.

 

As an extended cab truck in 04, it will weigh in at least 800 pounds more than the current truck and at only 450 horsepower it will be slower than the current truck and will not handle as well. In short, a step backward.
noelvm
"THE WINNINGEST LIGHTNING IN THE UNITED STATES."

 

Yep 4.2L V-8 for the S4. I believe the numbers are in the neiborhood of 380hp/400tq. Don't remember that for sure.

 

Ah yes...I see the trend starting, first it's a little comment that the Ford may be slipping in the performance arena then someone starts a thread on the boards and next thing you know the Lightning has gone the way of the Pinto...
***** it!
I know what my rear wheel HP is and I'm not worried about my trucks reputation, anywhere!

 

As an extended cab truck in 04, it will weigh in at least 800 pounds more than the current truck and at only 450 horsepower it will be slower than the current truck and will not handle as well. In short, a step backward.

Geez, the thing hasn't even been built yet and you have already deemed it for mediocrity. Give it a chance. With 70 more horses, and who knows what it will actually weigh (technology has allowed manufacturers to make parts much lighter), the performance with an extended cab could actually be much better than the current Lightning. Their has also been a lot of new suspension ideas the last few years, and by 2004, they could have developed a new system that will make it much better handling than it is now. I guess my point is, wait until it's built before you pass judgement.

 

Can't wait.. It's gonna be fun..

PEaCE............ Happy Holiday

 

where are you getting your numbers from?
the 02 screw HD only weighs a little more than 600 lbs than the L and thats a hell of alot heavier than an extended cab.

who says it will even have rear seats or any of that. i've been reading on here it will have 2 smaller rear doors which will make it an extended cab, but it will only be really tiny, like no seats back there, rear windows won't roll down, so it won't be all that much heavier. and who knows what materials the truck will be made out of. like said above don't be so quick to go and judge

get pleny of pics guys! i'm sure it won't make its way down to the philly auto show. we usually just get the leftovers and the carry overs from the 02 auto show. lol

 

Ill be up there Wed the 8th..

I take and post some pics that night when I get back to Dallas...

Ill see if I can get any details from the Ford guys...

Doug

 

Nope, 344 hp and 410 Nm tq. Go here for more info: AudiWorld. Unfortunately, the body side molding is now black instead of body color, and really looks like a$$. B5 Avant is still the best looking of the S4s.

 

You people all know the Ford only needs 450HP to slap around that 500HP Dodge. Unbunch thy cotton.

 

Exactly. And you know it will probably have more torque, weigh less, and overall be quicker. Not sure if the numbers for the srt10 are accurate ( 12.9 in the 1/4) , but It takes less then 500 hp to get a Lightning in the 11's. And with a stick - my bet is nobody can drive it into the 12's.

 

DOUG,

See if they will give you a weight. That would be very interesting to know. Have a good trip.
noelvm

 

The upcoming generation of the F-150 is also rumored to have an independent rear suspension.

 

independent rear suspension actually sounds a bit odd for a truck, but its definately beleivable, look at the new explorer's and escapes. plus I beleive i've seen independent rears on ford trucks before, not sure if they were aftermarket or what, but i remember seeing them.

btw,,,, ford has been experimenting with extended cab L's for a while now, when I was 17 in a wendy's parking lot I saw an extended cab roush test L of some sorts,, lightning badges and all the body armor and test gauges,,, it was way cool.

~Toast

 

I read somewhere it will be lighter than the current L through the extensive use of light weight materials.
Will the next gen L be on the same wheelbase as now, using a smaller bed?