Ford is reportedly bringing back the Lightning name for its electric F-150

Sometimes flashes of genius come without anyone really realizing it. When Ford introduced the Lightning version of its F-150 pickup truck in the early 1990s, it certainly had no idea it would have the opportunity to use that name 30 years later for an electrified version of its flagship model.

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But that's what could happen.

According to Car and Driver magazine, the company has decided to revive a name that has become somewhat legendary among pickup enthusiasts. In fact, it’s worth noting that two generations of F-150s carried it, between 1993 to 2004. The model was powered by a supercharged V8 and sported aggressive styling, oversized tires and Bilstein shocks. At the time, the car's 0-100 km/h time was close to 5.5 seconds, which was exceptional for a pickup truck.

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