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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
$22,995
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 / 26 Hwy
MPG
165 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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