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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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

165 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
162 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
2.5L/150
Displacement
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

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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