Ford Explorer 4.6 Manual (242 hp)

Generation 3 · 2001–2006

General

Car class
J
Steering wheel position
Left/Right

Body

Body type
SUV
Number of doors
5
Number of seats
7

Dimensions

Width
1832 mm
Length
4813 mm
Height
1827 mm
Wheelbase
2888 mm
Boot volume (min)
1320 L
Boot volume (max)
2490 L
Curb weight
1965 kg
Front track
1547 mm
Rear track
1555 mm
Gross weight
2667 kg

Engine

Bore
90.2 mm
Stroke
90 mm
Engine type
Petrol
Engine capacity
4,601 cm³
Engine power
242 hp
Max power RPM
4,750 rpm
Maximum torque
380 Nm
Aspiration
Distributed injection (multi-point)
Boost type
None
Cylinder layout
V
Number of cylinders
8
Compression ratio
9.4
Engine layout
Front-wheel drive, longitudinal
Max torque RPM
4,000 rpm
Engine code
Modular 280
Valvetrain
DOHC
Max power (kW)
178 kW

Transmission

Number of gears
5
Gearbox type
Manual
Drive wheels
Rear-wheel drive

Suspension & Brakes

Front suspension
Independent, Torsion
Rear suspension
Independent, Spring
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Tyre size
235/70 R16, 245/65 R17
Wheel bolt pattern
DIA70.6 5x114.3 mm

Performance

Maximum speed
185 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
8 s

Fuel Economy

Fuel grade
92 octane
City fuel consumption
16.8 l/100 km
Highway fuel consumption
12.4 l/100 km
Fuel tank capacity
85 L
Combined fuel consumption
14.6 l/100 km

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