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

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Key specs

Ford Explorer III 4.6i V8 4WD (242 Hp) /SUV 2003 - 2005/

What is the body type of Ford Explorer III?
SUV, 5 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is 2003 Explorer III 4.6i V8 4WD (242 Hp)?
158 km/h | 98 mph
0-100 km/h: 8 sec
0-60 mph: 7.6 sec
What is the power output of Ford Explorer SUV 2003 4.6i V8 4WD (242 Hp)?
242 Hp, 382 Nm
282 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Ford Explorer SUV 2003 4.6i V8 4WD (242 Hp)?
4.6 l
4601 cm3
280.77 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2003 Ford 4.6i V8 4WD (242 Hp)?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Ford Explorer III SUV 2003 4.6i V8 4WD (242 Hp)?
All wheel drive (4x4). Internal Combustion engine.
What is the length of 2003 Ford Explorer SUV?
4813 mm
189.49 in.
What is the width of 2003 Ford Explorer SUV?
1832 mm
72.13 in.
What is the kerb weight of 2003 Ford Explorer III 4.6i V8 4WD (242 Hp)?
2065 kg
4553 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2003 Ford Explorer III 4.6i V8 4WD (242 Hp)?
2667 kg
5880 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2003 Ford Explorer SUV?
391 - 2492 l
13.8 - 88 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 2003 Ford Explorer III 4.6i V8 4WD (242 Hp)?
5, manual transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
4.6i V8 4WD (242 Hp)
Start of production
2003
End of production
2005
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
SUV
Seats
5
Doors
5
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
16.8 l/100 km 14 US mpg
16.8 UK mpg
6 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
12.4 l/100 km 19 US mpg
22.8 UK mpg
8.1 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
7.6 sec
Maximum speed
158 km/h 98 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. 282 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
9.4:1
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
Coolant
17.6 l 18.6 US qt | 15.49 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
2065 kg 4553 lbs.
Max. weight
2667 kg 5880 lbs.
Max load
602 kg 1327 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
391 l 13.8 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 bar
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Tire size
245/70 R16