F-150 Tremor

[Capt Worley PE]

This thing looks badass and with 4.10s, oughta be quick.

Remember the last Lightning had 360hp...

In an era of increasing truck sales and surging popularity of high-end, specialty pickups Ford is adding another model to the F-150 lineup. Today Ford revealed the 2014 F-150 Tremor, the company’s new sport truck trim, powered by the well-known 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6.

The Tremor takes on a bit of nostalgia with a short-bed, regular cab configuration; both lighter in mass than people-hauling trucks and more athletic in appearance as part of an FX Appearance Package. Ford has also thrown attractive flat-black 20-inch wheels, graphics and a special front-end design treatment that includes HID headlamps.

Tremor trucks also feature Ford’s floor-mounted gear shifter and MyFord Touch infotainment system, as well as a custom inspired interior.

Perhaps the most interesting aspect of the Tremor is what is the mechanical hardware. The EcoBoost’s 365 horsepower and 410 foot-pounds of torque will flow through an aggressive 4.10 ratio rear axle, optimized for launch. The axle will also feature an automatic locking feature and be available in both two and four wheel drive...

More: http://www.fordinsidenews.com/forums/showthread.php?15929-Ford-Reveals-F-150-Tremor-Sport-Truck

 

[Master slacker]

365 HP / 410 ft-lbs through a 4.10 rear end "optimized for launch". Yeah, that doesn't add up. The last lightnings had about zero traction.

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

The last lightnings had about zero traction.

Because they had zero weight over their rear axles. Anyone I've seen try to race theirs ended up putting sandbags in the bed.

 

[Master slacker]

Well, it's a truck. It's going to spin the tires even with a bare bones V8. I don't think the new Tremor will fare much better.

 

[Capt Worley PE]

365 HP / 410 ft-lbs through a 4.10 rear end "optimized for launch". Yeah, that doesn't add up. The last lightnings had about zero traction.

Last Lightning didn't have 4wd as an option

 

[Master slacker]

* option.

Take my comments in regards to the 2WD model, which will highly out sell the 4WD.

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

There's a difference between 4wd and AWD...

 

[Lumber Jim]

The short wheel base and a lighter v6 at the front will probably help with the weight distribution but I would only have it in the 4 wheel drive version for the reasons stated above.

 

[Master slacker]

The older version, IMO, still looks more badass.

Also, AWD / 4WD will only last so long before the transmission gives up the ghost if it's "optimized for launch". Ask any Subaru WRX owner.

 

[Supe]

I'd rather see that motor in a Focus.

 

[Capt Worley PE]

Also, AWD / 4WD will only last so long before the transmission gives up the ghost if it's "optimized for launch". Ask any Subaru WRX owner.

Sy/Ty doesn't seem to have that issue.

 

[Master slacker]

'Cuz it's a GM product.

 

[Capt Worley PE]

I have to give them credit. I didn't think the safari/Astro 4wd system would hold up very long to the Sy/Ty once folks started their boost/bleed projects, but they have survived quite well.

Makes me wonder what sort of hp/tq the awd system in the 6000 STE AWD was capable of absorbing.

 

[Master slacker]

I'm not a huge fan of AWD, mainly because, down here, you don't need it. Give me RWD, the lower drivetrain loss, and a quick u-turn.