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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

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

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
162 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
2.5L/150
Displacement
A/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
21 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
6.5 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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