The appearance, still based
on the cab forward exterior design of the 1987 Lamborghini Portofino concept, with its aerodynamic shape, made for little wind noise inside this large car.
Not exact matches
In terms of driving position the 488 GTB is pretty much spot
on, although some may find they are perched a little
cab -
forward with a sense of being sat
on top of the car rather than in it.
5 pickup bed attachment points w / plugs, 1 frame under - bed cross member and 1 integrated 7 - pin connector
on driver's side pickup bed wall, 5th wheel hitch compatibility: the 5th Wheel / Gooseneck Prep Package (53W) is compatible w / the factory orderable 5th Wheel Hitch Kit (15K) and dealer - installed Ford custom accessories 5th Wheel Hitch Kit by Reese - part #BC3Z -19 D520 - A (8ft box only), The prep package is also compatible w / Reese Signature Series 5th wheel hitch kits updated w / a new Leg Service Kit - part #BC3Z - A00A25 - A (8ft box only), The 5th Wheel Hitch Kit (15K), 5th Wheel Hitch Kit (15L) and dealer - installed Ford custom accessories 5th Wheel Hitch Kit by Reese - part #BC3Z -19 D520 - A is not released to the short box (6.75 ft box), NOTE: the short pickup box provides less clearance between the
cab and 5th wheel trailer compared to long box pickups, The receiver centerline of the hitch should be mounted at least 2»
forward from the rear - axle of the truck chassis,; When selecting a trailer and tow vehicle, it's critical that this combination provide clearance between the
cab and tow vehicle for turns up to and including 90 degrees, Failure to follow this recommendation could result in the trailer contacting the
cab of the tow vehicle during tight turns, Gooseneck hitch compatibility: the 5th Wheel / Gooseneck Prep Package (53W) is compatible only w / the factory orderable Gooseneck Hitch Kit (15J)(8ft box only) or dealer - installed Ford customer accessories Gooseneck Hitch by Reese - part #BC3Z -19 F503 - A (8ft box and 6.75 ft box)
The Acclaim production ended
on December 9, 1994 and the
Cab -
forward Plymouth Breeze was introduced as a replacement.
It is related to the Chrysler 300M, Chrysler Concorde, Chrysler LHS, Chrysler New Yorker, and Eagle Vision which were all built
on Chrysler's new «
cab forward» LH platform.
Built
on an all - new platform, it delivers stylish, spacious practicality, with sleek aerodynamics, a
cab -
forward design, long wheelbase and up to seven seats.
One thing that serves as a savior of sorts for the truck market is the fact that while there were a handful of different options available (1 / 2 - ton, 3/4 - ton, short wheelbase, long wheelbase, etc), the sheetmetal
on most of these trucks was identical from the
cab forward.
Side panels
on the cargo bed can lift up for easy side loading, and the passenger
cab has been moved up and
forward to create cargo space behind the second row of seats.
The body was a
cab forward van
on a stretched chassis.
* This Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Comes Equipped with These Options * SUSPENSION PACKAGE, OFF - ROAD includes 35 mm deflective disk twin tube shock absorbers, off - road jounce bumpers, 33 mm front stabilizer bar, (NZZ) skid plate package and Z71 decals
on rear quarters, SNOW PLOW PREP PACKAGE includes 10 - amp power for backup and roof emergency light,
forward lamp wiring harness, (TRW) Provision for
cab roof mounted lamp / beacon, instrument panel jumper wiring harness for electric trailer brake controller, (NZZ) Skid Plate Package and increased Front Gross Axle Weight Rating, SKID PLATE PACKAGE, FRAME - MOUNTED SHIELDS includes front underbody shield starting behind front bumper and running to first cross-member, protecting front underbody, oil pan, differential case and transfer case, LICENSE PLATE FRONT MOUNTING PACKAGE, INTERIOR PLUS PACKAGE includes (AG1) driver 6 - way power seat adjuster, (UUI) AM / FM stereo with CD player and MP3 playback and USB port, (UK3) steering wheel - mounted audio controls, (UPF) Bluetooth for phone, (A60) locking tailgate, (PPA) EZ - lift tailgate and (T96) front fog lamps, TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER, INTEGRATED, TIRES, LT265 / 70R17E ALL - TERRAIN, BLACKWALL, TAILGATE, LOCKING, TAILGATE, EZ - LIFT, STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS, MOUNTED AUDIO CONTROLS.
Plus, once we figured out how to turn the lights
on, we discovered that the rollbar - mounted lights did nothing more than illuminate the roof of the
cab, as they were not mounted high enough to actually improve
forward visibility at night.
[1] Both the concept and production model used the Chrysler Corporation's new
cab -
forward design, which was launched
on the larger LH sedans in 1992.
The bed - to -
cab transition is sub-flush, and a new wheel - to - wheel tubular side - step was used, to reduce body disturbance — the latter adding 0.5 % to fuel economy
on its own, while helping customers to get to the
forward part of the truck bed.
For example, for
CAB the note
on page 121 says, «The equity
forward agreement, with an expiration date of January 9, 2015, is entered into with TD Global Finance having a Standard & Poor's credit rating of AA -.»