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Welp, they ruined it. Color scheme is trash, grill is awful.
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Wow, what a low-budget affair. Got a sign and everything.
 

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This is what I just read ......... " The Lobo uses the standard truck's 2.0-liter four-cylinder—though the setup has been detuned for 2025 and now produces 238 horsepower (down from 250). "
What the What the !!! ??? Does this make sense to anyone ??? all the added performance goods and tuning to steering, suspension and transmission and they de-tune the HP ?
 
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This is what I just read ......... " The Lobo uses the standard truck's 2.0-liter four-cylinder—though the setup has been detuned for 2025 and now produces 238 horsepower (down from 250). "
What the What the !!! ??? Does this make sense to anyone ??? all the added performance goods and tuning to steering, suspension and transmission and they de-tune the HP ?
Calm down.

The ratings on paper can change for various reasons. Bet you won't notice from behind the wheel though.
 
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probably a jump box in case one of the vehicles in the event had a weak battery. these are all pre-production trucks and some of them might have been sitting a while.

definitely not related to the Lobo itself in any way.
Because of leaving the doors open for hours.
Also 2 other things: The stitching is Lime & blue, Not yellow. And the fenders are not wider. That was only on the initial artist sketch.
 

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Calm down.

The ratings on paper change when the testing method changes. And it may be emissions related too. It will be the same power plant.
It's not the same engine. It now uses direct & port injection.
 
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Because of leaving the doors open for hours.
Also 2 other things: The stitching is Lime & blue, Not yellow. And the fenders are not wider. That was only on the initial artist sketch.
It is lime, but absolutely looks yellow when it's in front of your face. All I could think is that the interior it would match my livery.
 

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It is lime, but absolutely looks yellow when it's in front of your face. All I could think is that the interior it would match my livery.
I thought it was yellow/orange at first glance. Like a school bus.
 
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Oh. Weird no one is talking about that tidbit.
They have been.. Tuners are excited with the added fueling available on some threads.

Very clever way to display the car to the public... real low key...makes the truck approachable for the masses!!
 

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They have been.. Tuners are excited with the added fueling available on some threads.

Very clever way to display the car to the public... real low key...makes the truck approachable for the masses!!
That dual fuel system certainly helped get a lot more power to the modded 2018 Mustangs before Injectors were needed. I'm running 15# of boost on my 5.0 with only 95# injectors.
 

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I like it. The front end looks much better being black.
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