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

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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 | 98.18 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
281.75 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
4552.55 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2003 Ford Explorer III 4.6i V8 4WD (242 Hp)?2667 kg
5879.73 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2003 Ford Explorer SUV?391 - 2492 l
13.81 - 88 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 2003 Ford Explorer III 4.6i V8 4WD (242 Hp)?5, manual transmission

Ford Explorer III 4.6i V8 4WD (242 Hp) - Full specifications

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
16.8 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/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 9.4:1
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 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 bar
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