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Ford Explorer 4.6L V8 5AT RWD (241 HP)

Ford Explorer · 2003 - 2005 · Petrol

The Ford Explorer 4.6L V8 5AT RWD (241 HP) produces 241 hp and 380 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.0 seconds and reaches 185 km/h.

Power
241 hp
Torque
380 Nm
0–100
11.0 s
Top speed
185 km/h

Engine

Power 241 hp
Power (kW) 177 kW
Torque 380 Nm
Displacement 4,605 cc
Cylinders V8
Fuel system Electronic Injection
Fuel Petrol
Fuel tank capacity 85 l

Performance

Top speed 185 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 11.0 s

Fuel economy and emissions

City consumption 15.7 l/100 km
Highway consumption 11.7 l/100 km

Transmission

Gearbox 5-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 4,813 mm
Width 1,831 mm
Height 1,826 mm
Wheelbase 2,888 mm
Cargo volume 2,469 l
Unladen weight 1,860 kg
Gross weight limit 2,549 kg
Tyre size 235/70 R16
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Ventilated Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The Ford Explorer 4.6L V8 5AT RWD (241 HP) compared with 6,001 trims of other cars from the 2000–2006 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 241 hp 171 hp
better than 83%
Torque 380 Nm 267 Nm
better than 85%
Top speed 185 km/h 204 km/h
better than 30%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 11.0 s 10.2 s
better than 36%
Cargo volume 2,469 l 496 l
better than 99%
Unladen weight 1,860 kg 1,440 kg
better than 10%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

Not stated by the manufacturer: combined consumption and co2 emissions. Those measures are left out of the comparison.

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Trims and engine versions — Ford Explorer

Trims and engine versions — Ford Explorer
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
4.6L V8 5AT AWD (241 HP) Petrol 241 hp 380 Nm 8.0 s 158 km/h
4.0L V6 5MT RWD (300 HP) Petrol 300 hp 344 Nm 10.0 s 180 km/h
5.4L V8 6AT AWD (304 HP) Petrol 304 hp 495 Nm
5.4L V8 6AT RWD (304 HP) Petrol 304 hp 495 Nm