Ford Explorer III
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Key specs

Ford Explorer Off-road vehicle 2003, 2005

What is the body type?Off-road vehicle, 5 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is the car?158 km/h
0-100 km/h: 8 sec
How much power?242 Hp, 382 Nm
What is the engine size?4.6 l
4601 cm3
How many cylinders?8, V-engine
How long is this vehicle?4813 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1832 mm
What is the curb weigh?2065 kg
What is the gross weigh?2667 kg
How much trunk (boot) space?391 - 2492 l
How many gears?5
What type is the gearbox?manual transmission

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

General information
Brand Ford
Model Explorer
Generation Explorer
Modification (Engine) 4.6i V8 4WD (242 Hp)
Start of production 2003
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeOff-road vehicle
Seats5
Doors5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 16.8 l/100 km 14 US mpg
16.81 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 12.4 l/100 km 18.97 US mpg
22.78 UK mpg
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph8 sec
Maximum speed158 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio8.5 kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 242 Hp @ 4750 rpm.
Power per litre 52.6 Hp/l
Torque 382 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement4601 cm3
Number of cylinders8
Position of cylindersV-engine
Cylinder Bore90.2 mm
Piston Stroke90 mm
Compression ratio9.4
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemMulti-point indirect injection
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 2065 kg
Max. weight 2667 kg
Max load 602 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 391 - 2492 l
Fuel tank capacity 85 l
Dimensions
Length 4813 mm
Width 1832 mm
Height 1814 mm
Wheelbase 2890 mm
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 5
Front suspension Torsion
Rear suspension Helical spring
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Disc
Assisting systems ABS
Steering type Steering rack
Tires size 245/70 R16