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1998 Subaru Forester S 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
$22,195
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1998 Subaru Forester S

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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 - Rear (Yes or )
10.7 x 0.94 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
4-Channel
Brake ABS System
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
10.3 x 0.39 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Power
Brake Type

Electrical

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

Engine

162 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
2.5L/150
Displacement
Gas Flat 4 Cyl
Engine Type
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

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

215/60HR16
Spare Tire Size
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
Alloy
Front Wheel Material
215/60HR16
Front Tire Size
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
215/60HR16
Rear Tire Size
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
Alloy
Rear Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

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

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