Ford Explorer III 4.6i V8 (242 Hp) 2003

General Information

Modification (Engine)

4.6i V8 (242 Hp)

Start of production

2003 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Seats

Doors

End of production

2005 year

Engine

Power

242 Hp @ 4750 rpm.

Power per litre

52.6 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Compression ratio

9.4

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

382 Nm @ 4000 rpm.

Engine displacement

4601 cm3

Cylinder Bore

90.2 mm

Piston Stroke

90 mm

Fuel System

Multi-point indirect injection

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1555 mm

Width

1832 mm

Height

1814 mm

Length

4813 mm

Front track

1547 mm

Wheelbase

2890 mm

Performance Characteristics

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

8.6 sec

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

16.8 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

12.4 l

Maximum speed

158 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

8.2 sec

Volume and Weight

Max load

605 kg

Kerb Weight

1990 kg

Fuel tank capacity

85 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

2492 l

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

391 l

Max. weight

2595 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Torsion

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Tires size

245/70 R16

Ford Explorer 4.6i V8 (242 Hp)