Raptor vs Lightning

After thinking about GM's possible intro into the "super street" truck race with the Cheyenne, why can't Ford answer?

My thought: Alternate the SVT trucks in a 4 or 5 year rotation between the Raptor and the Lightning.

Ford needs to close the market on street trucks like they did with the Mustang.
GM and Chrysler have entries (Camero and Challenger), but their both a step or two behind the Mustang. Put that 5.8L monster in a lowered, lightened F-150 and rock-n-roll.

Ford announced the Tremor back in July. I think this is the closest thing we'll see to a Lightning.
All-New 2014 Ford F-150 Tremor Is World's First EcoBoost-Powered Sp ... - Press Release

nowplaying said:

Ford announced the Tremor back in July. I think this is the closest thing we'll see to a Lightning.
All-New 2014 Ford F-150 Tremor Is World's First EcoBoost-Powered Sp ... - Press Release

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What a joke though. Total parts bin truck with some new stickers on it. I'd take the ecotec3 6.2L V8 over the ecoboost 3.5L V6 any day of the week.

If anything I hope the Chyenne motivates Ford to up their game and make a legit Lightning successor.

Was the lightning even anywhere near as popular as the raptor? The market isn't there for street trucks like that IMO.

Give it time and Ford will come up with another Lightning. GUYS, Guys, guys! This GM move hadn't happened yet for one! For two, the huge bow tied front end will keep it slow as shit. If this GM LS does come out, expect another 2-3 years before you'll see it on the streets anyways. I assume next year, Ford to preview a new body styled Raptor and I wouldn't be surprised if a Lightning comes abroad. Especially with their lighter body styles too coming.

Why would they not just offer both the lightning and the raptor. I'm sure they would sell enough of both to make a profit.

Someone post a pic of this "Cheyenne" please. I have no idea what y'all are talking about.

Two-wheel-drive sport trucks won't sell as well in colder climates. It relegates the vehicle to a fair-weather toy. I bought a Raptor but I would have never considered purchasing a Lightning. I think offering the Tremor with four-wheel-drive is a step in the right direction. It acknowledges why trucks are popular in certain areas of the country. If I wanted a two-wheel-drive performance vehicle why wouldn't I just buy a similarly-priced GT 500?

Blondie2487 said:

Someone post a pic of this "Cheyenne" please. I have no idea what y'all are talking about.

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http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f42/look-out-lightning-here-comes-chevy-cheyenne-28675/

Blondie2487 said:

Someone post a pic of this "Cheyenne" please. I have no idea what y'all are talking about.

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