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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)
10.7 x 0.94 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Power
Brake Type
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
10.3 x 0.39 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

Electrical

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

Engine

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

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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