Top 10 Fastest Accelerating Pickups of All Time
Pickup trucks are known for their practicality, versatility, and ability to handle all terrains and weather conditions. But some models in this line of vehicles also have impressive acceleration capabilities.
10. GMC Syclone 1991
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In the early 1990s, GMC (a General Motors subsidiary) partnered with Production Automotive Services (PAS) to build the Syclone. Powered by a 280-horsepower 4.3-liter turbocharged LB4 V6, the car reached 60 mph in just 5.3 seconds, beating some of the best sports cars of the 1990s.
9. Ford SVT F-150 Lightning 2001
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Also around the 90s, Ford's special engineering team built the SVT Lightning to compete with the Chevrolet 454 SS. This car debuted in 1999 with a 5.4-liter supercharged V8 engine and took just 5.2 seconds to reach 60 mph.
8. Ford F-150 Raptor
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The Raptor is the fastest vehicle in the Ford F-150 lineup. In the new version, it uses a 3.5-liter turbocharged V6 engine, taking just 5.2 seconds to reach 60 mph.
7. Chevrolet El Camino 454 SS 1970
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The El Camino SS 454 comes with two engine options, the 360-horsepower LS5 and the 450-horsepower LS6. The LS6 version can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 5 seconds.
6. Dodge Ram SRT-10
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The Dodge Ram SRT-10 was built to compete with the Ford SVT F-150. It has the same powertrain as the third-generation Viper sports car, with an 8.3-liter V10 engine that produces 500 horsepower. The pickup truck accelerates from 0-60 mph in just 4.9 seconds.
5. Toyota Tundra TRD Supercharged 2008
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In 2008, the Japanese manufacturer asked the TRD division to upgrade the Tundra and the result was called the Tundra TRD Supercharged. The car is equipped with a 5.7-liter V8 engine, has a capacity of 504 horsepower and takes only 4.4 seconds to reach 60 mph.
4. Ford F-150 Lightning
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After the Mustang Mach-E, Ford continues to expand its pure electric product line with the F-150 Lightning pickup truck.
The F-150 Lightning looks a lot like the standard F-150. But instead of a gasoline engine, it's powered by an electric motor that produces 452 horsepower. It takes just 4 seconds to go from 0-60 mph, making the Lightning Ford's fastest F-150.
3. Ram 1500 TRX
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In 2021, Ram caught the attention of many truck enthusiasts when it revealed the 1500 TRX. The vehicle uses a supercharged V8 engine that produces 702 horsepower and reaches 60 mph in 3.7 seconds.
2. Rivian R1T
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Rivian first appeared at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show and immediately attracted attention with two concepts R1T and R1S. After a period of completion, R1T was delivered to users in 2021. The car has an eye-catching design and super fast speed with the ability to accelerate from 0-96 km/h in just 3.2 seconds.
1. GMC Hummer EV
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Although very popular in the US, the biggest drawback of the Hummer is that it is very "gas-hungry". After nearly two decades of stopping production, General Motors decided to revive this model with an electric engine. Weighing up to 4.5 tons, the car can still accelerate from 0-96 km/h in just 3 seconds.
According to Hotcars
