Compare: Ford Explorer 2003 SUV 242 Hp

General information

Brand

Ford

Model

Explorer

Generation

Explorer III

Modification (Engine)

4.6i V8 4WD (242 Hp)

Start of production

2003 year

End of production

2005 year

Body type

SUV

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

16.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

12.4 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

8 sec

Maximum speed

158 km/h

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

242 Hp @ 4750 rpm.

Torque

382 Nm @ 4000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

Modular

Engine displacement

4601 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

90.2 mm

Piston Stroke

90 mm

Compression ratio

9.4

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

5.7 l

Coolant

17.6 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

2065 kg

Max. weight

2667 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

391 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

2492 l

Fuel tank capacity

85 l

Dimensions

Length

4813 mm

Width

1832 mm

Height

1814 mm

Wheelbase

2890 mm

Front track

1547 mm

Rear (Back) track

1555 mm

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

All wheel drive (4x4)

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Torsion

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Disc

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

yes

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Tires size

245/70 R16