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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
$20,795
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 / 26 Hwy
MPG
165 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

162 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Gas Flat 4 Cyl
Engine Type
2.5L/150
Displacement
165 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
A/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
21 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
6.5 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Curb Weight
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
3,120 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
165 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

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