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2003 Ford Explorer III 4.6i V8 4WD (242 Hp)

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Key specs

Ford Explorer SUV 2003, 2004, 2005

What is the body type, Ford Explorer III?SUV, 5 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is the car, 2003 Explorer III 4.6i V8 4WD (242 Hp)?158 km/h | 98.18 mph
0-100 km/h: 8 sec
0-60 mph: 7.6 sec
How much power, Ford Explorer SUV 2003 4.6i V8 4WD (242 Hp)?242 Hp, 382 Nm
281.75 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Ford Explorer SUV 2003 4.6i V8 4WD (242 Hp)?4.6 l
4601 cm3
280.77 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 2003 Ford 4.6i V8 4WD (242 Hp)?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Ford Explorer III SUV 2003 4.6i V8 4WD (242 Hp)?All wheel drive (4x4). Internal Combustion engine.
How long is this vehicle, 2003 Ford Explorer SUV?4813 mm
189.49 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 2003 Ford Explorer SUV?1832 mm
72.13 in.
What is the curb weight, 2003 Ford Explorer III 4.6i V8 4WD (242 Hp)?2065 kg
4552.55 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 2003 Ford Explorer III 4.6i V8 4WD (242 Hp)?2667 kg
5879.73 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 2003 Ford Explorer SUV?391 - 2492 l
13.81 - 88 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 2003 Ford Explorer III 4.6i V8 4WD (242 Hp)?5, manual transmission

Ford Explorer III 4.6i V8 4WD (242 Hp) 2003, 2004, 2005 Specs

General information
BrandFord
Model Explorer
Generation Explorer III
Modification (Engine) 4.6i V8 4WD (242 Hp)
Start of production 2003 year
End of production 2005 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSUV
Seats 5
Doors 5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 16.8 l/100 km 14 US mpg
16.81 UK mpg
5.95 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 12.4 l/100 km 18.97 US mpg
22.78 UK mpg
8.06 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 7.6 sec
Maximum speed 158 km/h 98.18 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 8.5 kg/Hp, 117.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.4 kg/Nm, 185 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 242 Hp @ 4750 rpm.
Power per litre 52.6 Hp/l
Torque 382 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 281.75 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code Modular
Engine displacement 4601 cm3 280.77 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 90.2 mm 3.55 in.
Piston Stroke 90 mm 3.54 in.
Compression ratio 9.4
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity 5.7 l 6.02 US qt | 5.02 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 17.6 l 18.6 US qt | 15.49 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 2065 kg 4552.55 lbs.
Max. weight 2667 kg 5879.73 lbs.
Max load 602 kg 1327.18 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 391 l 13.81 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 2492 l 88 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 85 l 22.45 US gal | 18.7 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4813 mm 189.49 in.
Width 1832 mm 72.13 in.
Height 1814 mm 71.42 in.
Wheelbase 2890 mm 113.78 in.
Front track 1547 mm 60.91 in.
Rear (Back) track 1555 mm 61.22 in.
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 brakesDisc
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Tires size 245/70 R16