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2008 Subaru Forester Sports X specs & colors

MSRP
4dr Man X
$21,195
4dr Man Sports X
$21,695
4dr Auto X
$21,995
4dr Auto Sports X
$22,495
4dr Man X w/Premium Pkg
$22,695
4dr Auto X w/Premium Pkg
$23,495
4dr Auto X L.L. Bean Ed
$26,695
4dr Man Sports XT
$26,995
4dr Man XT Ltd
$27,895
4dr Auto Sports XT
$27,995
4dr Auto XT Ltd
$28,895
$22,495
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2008 Subaru Forester Sports X

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Key specs

  • 4-door
  • 5 seats
  • 173.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 0 combined MPG
  • 176.6" length, 65.0" height
  • All Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

San Remo Red

Interior
Off Black

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Gas Flat 4-Cyl
MPG
20 City / 26 Hwy
Horsepower
173 hp
Seating Capacity
5

Brakes

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

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
90
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
520

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
166 @ 4400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
173 @ 6000
Displacement
2.5L/150
Engine Type
Gas Flat 4-Cyl
Transmission Options
A/T
4-Speed A/T
MPG
20 City / 26 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
7.2 qts

Measurements

Track Width, Front
59 in
Height, Overall
63 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
68 in
Length, Overall
177 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Second Hip Room
52 in
Second Shoulder Room
54 in
Second Leg Room
34 in
Second Head Room
40 in
Front Hip Room
52 in
Front Shoulder Room
54 in
Front Leg Room
44 in
Front Head Room
40 in
Passenger Volume
95 ft³
Passenger Capacity
5
Trunk Volume
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
31 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
69 ft³
Liftover Height
27 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
34 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
37 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
53 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
38 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
68 in
Rear Door Opening Width
38 in
Rear Door Opening Height
34 in
Min Ground Clearance
8 in
Track Width, Rear
59 in

Steering

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

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear
4-Wheel Independent
Suspension Type - Front
4-Wheel Independent

Tires & Wheels

Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Alloy
Front Wheel Material
Alloy
Spare Wheel Size
Not Available in
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Rear Tire Size
P215/60HR16
Front Tire Size
P215/60HR16

Weight & Capacity

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
200 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,400 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,400 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
16 gal
Base Curb Weight
3,185 lbs

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