Critical Knowledge:
- New addition to Sport Trac lineup
- Lowered body appearance
- Midsize sport utility truck
- V-6 or V-8 power
- 20-inch wheels and tires
- Available all-wheel drive (AWD)
- Offered in four colors
- Sales to start in January 2008
Introduction
Ford introduced the Explorer Sport Trac in 2000 as a 2001 model. Based on the Ford Explorer sport utility vehicle, this “sport utility truck” featured a short bed and a second seating row. The second-generation Sport Trac was released as a 2007 model, and for 2008, Sport Trac adds the Adrenalin, a stylized model with what Ford calls an “aftermarket look.”
The Ford Sport Trac Adrenalin concept vehicle was originally shown at the 2005 New York Auto Show. That vehicle featured a lowered look, a supercharged 390-hp 5.4-liter V-8 engine and 21-inch wheels, giving it a performance personality. The production version will have a lowered appearance and 20-inch wheels, but will not offer a high-horsepower V-8 engine.
Model Lineup
The 2008 Ford Sport Trac Adrenalin will be offered as a single model with a starting price of $30,495, including a $720 destination charge. Standard features will include air conditioning, cloth upholstery, tilt leather-wrapped steering wheel, cruise control, split folding rear seat, power mirrors, power windows, power locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM radio with CD player, theft-deterrent system, fog lights, and P255/50R20 Pirelli tires on 10-spoke polished alloy wheels.
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