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2001 Ford Explorer Sport Base 2DR 4X2

Base 2dr 4x2

$21,035 MSRP
4.0l V-6 Sohc
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
8.3 sec

0-60 mph

16.4 sec

@ 87 mph

Horsepower • Torque
205 hp

Power

240 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,769 lbs

4x2

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2001

Make:

Ford

Model:

Explorer Sport

Trim:

Base 2DR 4X2

Style:

Base 2dr 4x2

Base Price:

$21,035

Drive:

4x2

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,769 lbs

Length:

180.4 in.

Width:

70.2 in.

Height:

67.8 in.

Wheelbase:

101.8 in.

MPG:

18 city / 22 hwy

Fuel:

17.5 gal. / 350 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

205 hp @ 5,000 rpm

Torque:

240 ft-lbs @ 3,000 rpm

Engine:

4.0l V-6 Sohc

Displacement:

4 liters

Compression Ratio:

9.70 to 1

Valves:

12

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

5,800 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

8.28 sec

0-60 mph:

8.67 sec

0-100 mph:

24.36 sec

60-130 mph:

99.14 sec

Top Speed:

130 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

10.65 sec @ 69.7 mph

¼ mile:

16.37 sec @ 86.9 mph

½ mile:

25.82 sec @ 102.6 mph

1 mile:

41.81 sec @ 120 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P235/70SR16

Rear Tires:

P235/70SR16

Tire Compound:

Owl All-seasons

Transmission:

5-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

3.73

Gear Ratios

1: 2.47

2: 1.85

3: 1.47

4: 1

5: 0.75

R: 2.1

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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