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Technical data

This 4.6 AT (239 hp) engine was fitted in the 3 generation SUV, which was produced by Ford from 2002 to 2006. In addition to this engine, 5 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.

Power & fuel consumption

City fuel consumption per 100 km23litre
Highway fuel consumption per 100 km15litre
Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km17.9litre
Fuel tank capacity85.2litre
Cruising rangefrom 370 to 570km
Fuel92 RON
Top speed205km/h
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)8.8second

Engine

Displacement4605cm3
Engine power239bhp
RPM at max powerto 4 750RPM
Maximum torque382Nm
RPM at max torque4000RPM
Engine typeGasoline
Cylinder layoutV-type
Injection typeMulti-point injection
Number of cylinders8
Valves per cylinder2
Bore90.2mm
Stroke90mm

Gearbox & drivetrain

GearboxAutomatic
Number of gears5
Drive wheelsRear-wheel drive
Turning circle11.2m

Body

Seats5
Length4812mm
Width1832mm
Height1814mm
Wheelbase2889mm
Front track1547mm
Rear track1554mm
Ground clearance216mm
Kerb weight2005kg
Gross weight2595kg
Displacement590kg
Min. boot capacity1320litre
Max. boot capacity2492litre
Permitted road-train weight5262kg
Body typeSUV

Suspension & brakes

Front suspensionIndependent, Multi wishbone, Spring, Stabilizer bar
Rear suspensionIndependent, Trailing arms, Spring, Stabilizer bar
Front brakesVentilated disc
Rear brakesDisc

Real-world consumption (est.)

City27.6 litres / 100km
Highway18 litres / 100km
Average21.5 litres / 100km

Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.

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