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**jediknight36** · 10-20-2008, 10:43 AM

Check these pics out. I parked next to this huge F150 on saturday night and could not believe what i saw? Now, why is this monster gas sucker an LEV when the smart is not?

SunDiego · 10-20-2008, 10:46 AM

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Powertrain

The F-150 SuperCrew offers a choice of two Triton™ V-8 engines – both of which meet federal Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) standards – combined with a proven F-Series 4-speed automatic transmission. The two-valve, 4.6-liter SOHC Triton™ V-8 delivers 220 hp at _4,500 rpm. Peak torque is 290 lb.-ft. at 3,250 rpm.

The two-valve, 5.4-liter SOHC Triton™ V-8 delivers a maximum power output of 260 hp at 4,500 rpm with torque of 350 lb.-ft. at 2,500 rpm.

The drivetrain, chassis and braking systems are adopted from the current-model under-8,500-pound GVW F-Series trucks. When properly equipped, towing capability is up to 8,000-pounds trailer weight.

More info here.

**jediknight36** · 10-20-2008, 10:48 AM

So they are saying the smart pollutes more? But it uses less gas!

**jimvw57** · 10-20-2008, 10:52 AM

Advertising gimmick. Probably a 'low emissions vehicle' for it's size motor or vehicle weight. doesn't make it lower than a Smart.

**jediknight36** · 10-20-2008, 10:54 AM

So what is beating Smart in its class? A prius?

**jwight** · 10-20-2008, 11:02 AM

It's all here if you can wade through it: http://www.epa.gov/otaq/regs/ld-hwy/...ev/subpt-r.pdf

chieftmc · 10-20-2008, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jediknight36

Check these pics out. I parked next to this huge F150 on saturday night and could not believe what i saw? Now, why is this monster gas sucker an LEV when the smart is not?

If you look, the smart is a ULEV !

gbryers · 10-20-2008, 04:46 PM

Actually, this had been discussed a month or so back (here or one of the other smart sites, but I think here) - The smart is a ULEV, much better than a mere LEV, but in order to get federal recognition (for tax credits, etc.), the company (smart or Penske, not sure which, but probably smart) would have to submit the smart to Gov't testing (with, no doubt, a suitable re-election donation), which has not been done (apparently).