2016 Ford Explorer Specs

The 2016 Ford Explorer comes standard with front-wheel drive, and all-wheel drive is available. It seats up to seven, and a 3.5-liter V6 engine and a six-speed automatic transmission are standard. There are two optional EcoBoost engines, including a new-for-2016 turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine, as well as a turbocharged 3.5-liter V6. The Explorer comes in base, XLT, Limited, Sport and Platinum trims. It receives some interior and exterior updates, but is otherwise largely unchanged for 2016. As a result, this overview uses applicable research and reviews from the 2011 to 2016 model years.

Specifications 

·        ENGINE TYPE: twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve V-6, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection

·        Displacement: 213 cu in, 3496 cc
Power: 365 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque: 350 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm

·        DIMENSIONS:

Wheelbase: 112.8 in
Length: 198.3 in
Width: 78.9 in Height: 71.0 in
Passenger volume: 150 cu ft
Cargo volume: 21 cu ft
Curb weight: 4939 lb

·        C/D TEST RESULTS:

Zero to 60 mph: 6.0 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 15.8 sec
Zero to 120 mph: 25.4 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 6.3 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 3.0 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 4.4 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 14.6 sec @ 96 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 123 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 166 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.83 g

·        FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway: 16/22 mpg
C/D observed: 18 mpg

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