Ford Explorer III 4.6 V8 (242 Hp) Specs

Ford LogoFord Explorer III 4.6 V8 (242 Hp) has been in production since 2002 - 2005. Cars comes in Off-road vehicle body types and can be suited with Petrol (Gasoline) engine types with a volume of 4.6L liters, engines produces a power of 242 Hp. Fuel consumption of Ford Explorer III 4.6 V8 (242 Hp) is 16.8 l/100 km. The overall dimensions of the car are 4810x1830x1830 mm, and the weight is from 1965 kg.

Ford Explorer III 4.6 V8 (242 Hp) 2002 - 2005
Ford Explorer III 4.6 V8 (242 Hp) 2002 - 2005
Ford Explorer III 4.6 V8 (242 Hp) 2002 - 2005
Ford Explorer III 4.6 V8 (242 Hp) 2002 - 2005
Ford Explorer III 4.6 V8 (242 Hp) 2002 - 2005


General data

GenerationExplorer III
Modification4.6 V8 (242 Hp)
Start of production2002 year
End of production2005 year
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Body typeOff-road vehicle
Seats5
Doors5
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)

Fuel consumption (economy), emissions

Fuel consumption - urban16.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - extra urban12.4 l/100 km

Performance specs

Maximum speed185 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio8.1 kg/Hp, 123.2 Hp/tonne

Engine technical data

Power242 Hp @ 4750 rpm.
Power per litre52.6 Hp/l
Torque380 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine locationFront, Longitudinal
Engine displacement4601 cm3
Number of cylinders8
Position of cylindersV-engine
Cylinder Bore90.2 mm
Piston Stroke90 mm
Compression ratio9.4
Fuel SystemMulti-point indirect injection
Engine aspirationNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainDOHC
PowerHydraulic Steering

Suspension and brakes specs

Drive wheelAll wheel drive (4x4)
Number of Gears (manual transmission)5
Front suspensionDouble wishbone
Rear suspensionHelical spring
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Tires size235/70 R16

Dimensions

Length4810 mm
Width1830 mm
Height1830 mm
Wheelbase2890 mm
Front track1545 mm
Rear (Back) track1555 mm

Weights, volume and space

Kerb Weight1965 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum1320 l
Trunk (boot) space - maximum2490 l
Fuel tank capacity85 l