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Ford Explorer III 4.6i V8 (242 Hp) 2003, 2004, 2005
Ford Explorer III 4.6i V8 (242 Hp) 2003, 2004, 2005
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General information

Name

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

Brand

Ford
Model

Explorer
Generation

Explorer III
Year of production

2003

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

5

Body type

Off-road vehicle
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

4.6i V8 (242 Hp)

Power

242 Hp @ 4750 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

382 Nm @ 4000 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

16.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

12.4 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

8.6 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

158 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
242 Hp @ 4750 rpm.
Power per litre
52.6 Hp/l
Torque
382 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine displacement
4601 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
90.2 mm
Piston stroke
90 mm
Compression ratio
9.4
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1990 kg

Max weight (kg)

2595 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

85 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

391 l

Trunk boot space maximum (l)

2492 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4813 mm

Width (mm)

1832 mm

Height (mm)

1814 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2890 mm

Front track (mm)

1547 mm

Rear track (mm)

1555 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Torsion

Rear suspension system

Helical spring

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Disc

Front tires size

245/70 R16

Rear tires size

245/70 R16

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