Ford Explorer III 4.6i V8 (242 Hp)

Ford Explorer III 4.6i V8 (242 Hp) Technical information

General information
4601 cm3 242 hp 178 kW 8.6 sec 158 km/h 98 mph 1990 kg 4387 lbs Compare this car with other cars
Brand :	Ford
Model :	Explorer
Generation :	Explorer III
Engine / modification :	4.6i V8 (242 Hp)
Production start :	2003 year
Production end :	2005 year
Coupe type :	Off-road vehicle
Num. of Doors :	5
Num. of seats :	5
Fuel economy (consumption)
Fuel consumption / economy - urban :	16.8 l/100 km \| 14.0 mpg US \| 16.8 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban :	12.4 l/100 km \| 19.0 mpg US \| 22.8 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - combined :
Fuel Type :	Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume :	85 l \| 22.5 US gallons \| 18.7 UK gallons
Performance
Power :	242 hp \| 178 kW
Max power in :	4750 rpm.
Maximum speed :	158 km/h \| 98 mph
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h :	8.6 sec
Torque :	382 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine
Engine position :	Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement :	4601 cm3
Fuel System :	Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders :	V engine
Valvetrain :	-
Number of cylinders :	8
Number of valves per cylinder :	2
Compression ratio :	9.4
Piston Stroke :	90 mm
Cylinder Bore :	90.2 mm
Transmission
Wheel Drive :	Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) :	5
Number of Gears (manual transmission) :	5
Chassis
Length :	4813 mm \| 189.5 in
Width :	1832 mm \| 72.1 in
Height :	1814 mm \| 71.4 in
Wheelbase :	2890 mm \| 113.8 in
Front track :	1547 mm \| 60.9 in
Rear (Back) track :	1555 mm \| 61.2 in
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk) :	391 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk) :	2492 l
Front suspension :	Torsion
Rear suspension :	Helical spring
Max weight :	2595 kg \| 5721 lbs
Front brakes :	Disc
Rear brakes :	Disc
Kerb Weight :	1990 kg \| 4387 lbs
ABS :	yes
Steering type :	Steering rack and pinion
Tyres / Wheels
Tire size :	245/70 R16
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