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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
$23,295
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1998 Subaru Forester S

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Key specs

  • 4-door
  • 5 seats
  • 165.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 0 combined MPG
  • 175.2" length, 62.8" height
  • All Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior
No colors available

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Gas Flat 4 Cyl
MPG
21 City / 26 Hwy
Horsepower
165 hp
Seating Capacity
5

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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