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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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