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2008 Subaru Forester Sports XT 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
$26,995
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2008 Subaru Forester Sports XT

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Off Black

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Turbo Gas 4-Cyl
Engine Type
19 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
224 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

356
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
110
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

226 @ 3600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
224 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
2.5L/150
Displacement
Turbo Gas 4-Cyl
Engine Type
M/T
5-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
19 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
7.8 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

P215/55HR17
Front Tire Size
P215/55HR17
Rear Tire Size
T135/90D16
Spare Tire Size
17 x 7.0 in
Front Wheel Size
17 x 7.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
Not Available in
Spare Wheel Size
Alloy
Front Wheel Material
Alloy
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
200 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,400 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,400 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,320 lbs
Base Curb Weight

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