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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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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