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1998 Subaru Forester L specs & colors

MSRP
4dr Manual NA Pkg AWD
$18,695
4dr L Manual PA Pkg AWD
$19,995
4dr L Auto PA Pkg AWD
$20,795
4dr S Manual QA Pkg AWD
$22,195
4dr S Manual QV Cold Pkg AWD
$22,495
4dr S Auto QA Pkg AWD
$22,995
4dr S Auto QV Cold Pkg AWD
$23,295
$19,995
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1998 Subaru Forester L

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
No colors available

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Gas Flat 4 Cyl
Engine Type
21 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
165 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Power
Brake Type
4-Channel
Brake ABS System
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
10.7 x 0.94 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

Electrical

85
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
520
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Engine

2.5L/150
Displacement
Gas Flat 4 Cyl
Engine Type
162 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
165 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
M/T
5-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
21 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
6.5 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
37 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
99 in
Wheelbase
31 in
Rear Door Opening Height
5
Passenger Capacity
33 in
Second Leg Room
66 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
22 in
Liftover Height
8 in
Min Ground Clearance
51 in
Second Hip Room
58 in
Track Width, Front
40 in
Front Head Room
57 in
Track Width, Rear
43 in
Rear Door Opening Width
51 in
Front Hip Room
39 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
175 in
Length, Overall
Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
54 in
Second Shoulder Room
95 ft³
Passenger Volume
40 in
Second Head Room
43 in
Front Leg Room
54 in
Front Shoulder Room
34 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
Not Available in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
67 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
32 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
63 in
Height, Overall

Steering

3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
19
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
37 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

Suspension

w/Lower L-Arm
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Parallel Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Strut-Type
Suspension Type - Rear

Tires & Wheels

205/70SR15
Spare Tire Size
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
205/70SR15
Front Tire Size
15 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
15 x 6.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
15 x 6.0 in
Front Wheel Size
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
205/70SR15
Rear Tire Size

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
N/A
Curb Weight
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
3,040 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
165 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

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