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2012 Ford Explorer XLT 4DR 4X4

XLT 4dr 4x4

$34,095 MSRP
3.5l V-6
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
6.9 sec

0-60 mph

15.6 sec

@ 88 mph

Horsepower • Torque
290 hp

Power

255 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
4,731 lbs

4x4

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2012

Make:

Ford

Model:

Explorer

Trim:

XLT 4DR 4X4

Style:

XLT 4dr 4x4

Base Price:

$34,095

Drive:

4x4

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

4,731 lbs

Length:

197.1 in.

Width:

78.9 in.

Height:

71 in.

Wheelbase:

112.6 in.

MPG:

17 city / 23 hwy

Fuel:

18.6 gal. / 372 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

290 hp @ 6,500 rpm

Torque:

255 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm

Engine:

3.5l V-6

Displacement:

3.5 liters

Compression Ratio:

10.80 to 1

Valves:

24

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

7,300 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):

6.9 sec

0-60 mph:

7.25 sec

0-100 mph:

21.07 sec

Top Speed:

126 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

9.94 sec @ 69.8 mph

¼ mile:

15.58 sec @ 87.7 mph

½ mile:

24.76 sec @ 104.3 mph

1 mile:

40.75 sec @ 118.8 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P245/60HR18

Rear Tires:

P245/60HR18

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

6-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

3.39

Gear Ratios

1: 4.48

2: 2.87

3: 1.84

4: 1.41

5: 1

6: 0.74

R: 2.88

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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