Ford SVT Introduces Tsunami
04-04-2005, 10:29 AM
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Ford SVT Introduces Tsunami 
Ford regains performance truck throne with SVT Tsunami
By George P. Burdell / The Detroit News
DEARBORN -- Bigger is definitely better.
Dodge's reign over the performance truck market will be short-lived, as Ford plans to topple the SRT-10 this fall with a bigger, badder contender from SVT that is certainly worthy of the crown. With 512 horsepower and 640 lb.-ft. of pavement-ripping torque, the SVT Tsunami is likely to show the industry who's king after all.
"We paid attention to criticisms of past SVT products, but realize we can't take a one-size-fits-all approach" said Hau Thai-Tang, Ford's director of advanced product creation. "So now we've got the top-of-the-line Tsunami, rounding out the SVT lineup with usable cabin space and race-inspired performance while maintaining the versatility of a work truck."
Based on the Super Duty F-350 platform, the Tsunami is SVT's latest and most outrageous offering yet. But don't dismiss this pretty contractor vehicle as an overweight marketing toy. This truck means serious business and benefits from all of SVT's usual enhancements. Motivated by the familiar 6.8L Triton® SOHC SEFI 30-valve V10 engine, SVT promotes additional thrust with the help of an intercooled supercharger and tuned exhaust. This powerplant, also slated for use in the next generation Lightning, is more than adequate for propelling Ford's largest and heaviest weapon.
An SVT-tuned suspension and larger brakes round out the Tsunami's performance package, and aggressive styling including sculpted sills and a deeper fascia with SVT's trademark round fog lights differentiate the Tsunami from regular F350's. Unique 6-spoke wheels on wide rubber complete the look, giving the Tsunami a menacing stance. Interior appointments include the requisite white-faced gauges and special Alcantara sport seats in front and back, with bright metal trim and carbon-fiber accents to help express the sporting nature of this special Super Duty.
When the Tsunami hits the streets this fall, it will be the most powerful factory-built truck ever and just the kind of flagship vehicle SVT needs to reclaim its position at the top of the performance truck industry. Ford is expected to sell the Tsunami for just $54,795 -- significantly more than the starting price of a base-level F350 Super Duty.
Following next year's arrival of the Shelby Cobra GT500, SVT will launch the Sport Trac Adrenalin -- a sport utility truck based on the next-generation Explorer. The company has also committed to building a Lightning, based on the F-150, while Ford designers and engineers are contemplating an SVT version of the Fusion, Ford's new midsize sedan that will debut this fall alongside the Tsunami.
It's good to be the king.
04-04-2005, 12:03 PM
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huh, lets examine this
too heavy to be a real performance vehicle despite big power
too big to be a lowrider type
too low to be a work truck
looks as aerodynamic as a shipping crate
nice job ford, way to be king of the (insert useless category)
btw, i do like the adreneline, and the lightning could be sweet as well, this is just a strange marriage above.
too heavy to be a real performance vehicle despite big power
too big to be a lowrider type
too low to be a work truck
looks as aerodynamic as a shipping crate
nice job ford, way to be king of the (insert useless category)
btw, i do like the adreneline, and the lightning could be sweet as well, this is just a strange marriage above.
04-04-2005, 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Boobka
That's exactly what the world needs ... a 9000lbs+ performance truck ... I really hope peterbilt gets on this band wagon.
04-04-2005, 01:16 PM
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Incredible! Even worse gas milage than before I'm sure.. Maybe they can make some 600hp SUV's that get 5mpg and drive demand for gas up even more. That way I can pay $50.00/gallon. Did I mention the wheels are ugly?
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04-04-2005, 04:27 PM
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I like it...not for the wow factor, but I think the styling is nice, I love the wheels, and how can you argue w/ 512 horsepower and 640 lb.-ft?
04-04-2005, 05:45 PM
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i guess what can they do but capatilize on what dodge has done and what GM will never do..
i like it and of course there will be all the people with money buying it..
Remember GM has just been doing oh so well lately with their future car plans
i like it and of course there will be all the people with money buying it..
Remember GM has just been doing oh so well lately with their future car plans
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Originally Posted by WILWAXU
Hmm... another overpowered brick.
Can't believe they canceled the Lightning for that . . . .
Can't believe they canceled the Lightning for that . . . .
but, the factories are being shaped up and a new design for the lightning is being implemented...
the truck will be back and be more bad *** then before GARAUNTEED
