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2005 Ford Explorer XLT 4.6L Sport 4DR 4X2

XLT 4.6L Sport 4dr 4x2

$32,175 MSRP
4.6l V-8 Sohc
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
9.2 sec

0-60 mph

16.8 sec

@ 87 mph

Horsepower • Torque
239 hp

Power

282 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
4,306 lbs

4x2

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2005

Make:

Ford

Model:

Explorer

Trim:

XLT 4.6L Sport 4DR 4X2

Style:

XLT 4.6L Sport 4dr 4x2

Base Price:

$32,175

Drive:

4x2

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

4,306 lbs

Length:

189.5 in.

Width:

72.1 in.

Height:

71.4 in.

Wheelbase:

113.8 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.41

MPG:

15 city / 20 hwy

Fuel:

22.5 gal. / 405 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

239 hp @ 4,750 rpm

Torque:

282 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm

Engine:

4.6l V-8 Sohc

Displacement:

4.6 liters

Compression Ratio:

9.40 to 1

Valves:

16

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

5,550 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):

9.19 sec

0-60 mph:

9.59 sec

0-100 mph:

25.36 sec

Top Speed:

127 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

11.08 sec @ 66.8 mph

¼ mile:

16.8 sec @ 86.9 mph

½ mile:

26.32 sec @ 101.7 mph

1 mile:

42.54 sec @ 117.8 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P245/65SR17

Rear Tires:

P245/65SR17

Tire Compound:

Owl All-terrains

Transmission:

5-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

3.55

Gear Ratios

1: 3.22

2: 2.29

3: 1.54

4: 1

5: 0.71

R: 3.07

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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