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2012 Ford Explorer Base 4DR FWD

Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive

$28,280 MSRP
3.5l V-6
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
7.8 sec

0-60 mph

15.9 sec

@ 86 mph

Horsepower • Torque
240 hp

Power

270 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
4,557 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2012

Make:

Ford

Model:

Explorer

Trim:

Base 4DR FWD

Style:

Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive

Base Price:

$28,280

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:

18 city / 25 hwy

Fuel:

18.6 gal. / 409 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

240 hp @ 5,500 rpm

Torque:

270 ft-lbs @ 3,000 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):

7.79 sec

0-60 mph:

8.13 sec

0-100 mph:

24.47 sec

Top Speed:

120 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

10.2 sec @ 68.1 mph

¼ mile:

15.92 sec @ 86.2 mph

½ mile:

25.43 sec @ 101.5 mph

1 mile:

41.85 sec @ 114.7 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: 4.58

2: 2.96

3: 1.91

4: 1.45

5: 1

6: 0.75

R: 2.94

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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