Ford Explorer III 4.6i V8 (242 Hp) Technical specifications and fuel economy

Ford Explorer III 4.6i V8 (242 Hp) has a urban fuel consumption of 16.8 l/100 km | 14.0 mpg US | 16.8 mpg UK extra urban fuel consumption of 12.4 l/100 km | 19.0 mpg US | 22.8 mpg UK Ford Explorer III 4.6i V8 (242 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.6 sec. The maximum speed is 158 km/h | 98 mph.

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

Ford Explorer III 4.6i V8 (242 Hp) General information
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
Ford Explorer III 4.6i V8 (242 Hp) 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
Ford Explorer III 4.6i V8 (242 Hp) 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.
Ford Explorer III 4.6i V8 (242 Hp) 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
Ford Explorer III 4.6i V8 (242 Hp) Transmission
Wheel Drive : Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) : 5
Number of Gears (manual transmission) : 5
Ford Explorer III 4.6i V8 (242 Hp) 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
Ford Explorer III 4.6i V8 (242 Hp) Tyres / Wheels
Tire size : 245/70 R16

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