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MSRP
- 4dr Manual NA Pkg AWD $18,695
- 4dr L Manual RA Pkg AWD $19,995
- 4dr L Auto RA Pkg AWD $20,795
- 4dr S Manual QU All Weather Pkg AWD $22,495
- 4dr S Auto QU All Weather Pkg AWD $23,295
1999 Subaru Forester L specs & colors
Sport Utility
$19,995
Starting MSRP
Current Listing Price
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Showing the 1999 Subaru Forester 4dr L Manual RA Pkg AWD
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Specifications
| EPA Classification | 4WD Special Purpose |
| Spare Wheel Size | 15 x 6 in |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Size | 15 x 6 in |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Front Wheel Size | 15 x 6 in |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 356 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 75 |
| Engine Type | Gas Flat 4 Cyl |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 165 @ 5600 |
| Displacement | 2.5L/150 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 166 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| Cruising Range - City | 333.90 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 27 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 21 MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 429.30 mi |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.78 |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.09 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.33 |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 4.11 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.55 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.11 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.45 |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Parallel Link |
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Strut-Type |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Lower L-Arm |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Channel |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 10.7 x 0.94 in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Brake Type | Power |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 15.9 gal |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 34.7 ft |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 19.0 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | 37.4 ft |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.4 |
| Front Tire Size | 205/70SR15 |
| Spare Tire Size | 205/70SR15 |
| Rear Tire Size | 205/70SR15 |
| Maximum Trailering Capacity | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 165 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 2000 lbs |
| Curb Weight - Rear | N/A lbs |
| Maximum Payload Capacity | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3115 lbs |
| Total Option Weight | 0.00 lbs |
| Curb Weight | N/A lbs |
| Curb Weight - Front | N/A lbs |
| Track Width, Front | 58.1 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Second Head Room | 39.6 in |
| Length, Overall | 175.2 in |
| Rear Door Opening Width | 42.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 | 27.2 ft³ |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 68.3 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 | 66.1 in |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height | 34.3 in |
| Second Leg Room | 33.4 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 53.5 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 7.5 in |
| Front Hip Room | 51.4 in |
| Height, Overall | 62.8 in |
| Rear Door Opening Height | 31.1 in |
| Second Hip Room | 50.9 in |
| Liftover Height | 21.5 in |
| Passenger Volume | 95.1 ft³ |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 | 63.6 ft³ |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 | 38.6 in |
| Front Leg Room | 43.0 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 53.6 in |
| Front Head Room | 39.6 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 57.1 in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | 36.9 in |
| Full-size spare tire | Standard |
| Rear bumper step pad & cover | Optional |
| All-wheel drive | Standard |
| Dual pwr remote mirrors | Optional |
| 4-wheel independent HD raised suspension | Standard |
| Roof rack | Standard |
| Child safety rear door locks | Standard |
| Rear seat outboard head rests | Standard |
| Pwr windows w/driver-side one-touch down feature | Standard |
| 4-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS) | Optional |
| 12-volt pwr outlets (front & rear) | Standard |
| Front/rear stabilizer bars | Standard |
| Side-impact door beams | Standard |
| Overhead console w/maplights & storage | Standard |
| Reclining front bucket seats w/cloth upholstery | Standard |
| Pwr door locks | Optional |
| 205/70R15 all-season RWL SBR tires | Standard |
| Fog lights w/stone shields | Standard |
| Front disc/rear drum brakes | Standard |
| ** ALL STANDARDS ARE 1999 UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED ** | Standard |
| Cargo area light | Standard |
| Front seat height-adjustable head restraints | Standard |
| Air conditioning | Standard |
| Front/rear carpeted floor mats | Optional |
| Front/rear splash guards | Optional |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | Standard |
| 2.5L (150) SOHC 16-valve 4-cyl 165hp engine | Standard |
| Impact-collapsible steering column | Standard |
| ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette w/4 speakers | Standard |
| Headlights off via ignition switch | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger air bags | Standard |
| Split folding & reclining rear seat | Standard |
| 4-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS) | Optional |
| Removable rear cargo tray | Optional |
| Driver seat height, tilt & lumbar adjusters | Standard |
| Cargo area subfloor storage compartments | Standard |
| City 21/hwy 27 (2.5L engine/5-speed manual trans) | Standard |
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