The Ford SVT F-150 Lightning first made its appearance in 1993 as a performance pickup truck that caught the eyes of vehicle lovers from all directions. It was equipped with a 5.8L/351 cubic inch V8 that cranked out 240 HP and 340 lb-ft of torque. By today’s standards that is quite underpowered even for an entry-level truck but back in the 1990s it could certainly hold its own. The truck was crafted with street performance in mind not just for straight-line acceleration at the drag strip. It shared many engine components with its closely related SVT Mustang relative.

The SVT Lightning experienced a refresh in 1999 where you could find an upgraded 5.4L Eaton-Supercharged V8 that embarrassed the competition with 360 HP and later increased to 380 HP accompanied by 450 lb-ft of torque. There were several performance upgrades to help get power to the ground like a 3.73:1 rear gear ratio, a beefier driveshaft, and 295/45ZR-18 Eagle tires.

The 2022 Ford Lightning is being reincarnated into an all-electric pickup truck. As we all know, electric vehicles produce impressive torque so we can count on the new F-150 EV to have powerful acceleration. The 563 horsepower and 775 lb-ft of torque will get you from Point A to Point B in a hurry catching the eye of everyone you pass. Drive to work or enjoy the weekend in confidence with an EPA-estimated 300-mile range. Two electric motors will be powering all four wheels full-time allowing for instant acceleration. Haul all of your toys with a towing capacity of 10,000 lbs or throw everything you need in the bed with a maximum of 2,000-lbs payload capacity.