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2011 Ford Explorer Base 4DR FWD

Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive

$28,360 MSRP
3.5l V-6
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
8.1 sec

0-60 mph

16.5 sec

@ 84 mph

Horsepower • Torque
237 hp

Power

250 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
4,557 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2011

Make:

Ford

Model:

Explorer

Trim:

Base 4DR FWD

Style:

Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive

Base Price:

$28,360

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

4,557 lbs

Length:

197.1 in.

Width:

78.9 in.

Height:

70.4 in.

Wheelbase:

112.6 in.

MPG:

17 city / 25 hwy

Fuel:

18.6 gal. / 391 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

237 hp @ 5,500 rpm

Torque:

250 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm

Engine:

3.5l V-6

Displacement:

2 liters

Compression Ratio:

10.80 to 1

Valves:

16

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,300 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):

8.03 sec

0-60 mph:

8.4 sec

0-100 mph:

26.35 sec

Top Speed:

120 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

10.67 sec @ 66.4 mph

¼ mile:

16.54 sec @ 84.4 mph

½ mile:

26.15 sec @ 100 mph

1 mile:

42.77 sec @ 114 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P245/65TR17

Rear Tires:

P245/65TR17

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

6-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

3.16

Gear Ratios

1: 4.48

2: 2.87

3: 1.84

4: 1.41

5: 1

6: 0.75

R: 2.88

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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