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Subaru Forester 1998 Spec

Read about the 1998 Subaru Forester engine specifications, fuel economy, EPA mileage estimates, exterior and interior measurements including detailed specification of the 1998 Forester Utility horsepower, body, suspension, chassis and performance specs.
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Subaru Forester Specs

1998 Subaru Forester Performance & Efficiency Standard Features

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2,457 cc 2.5 liters 4 horizontal front longitudinal engine with 99.5 mm bore, 79 mm stroke, 9.7 compression ratio, light alloy block, light alloy head, double overhead cam and four valves per cylinder
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Unleaded fuel
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Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 8.7
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Multi-point injection fuel system
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60 liter fuel tank
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Power: 123 kW , 165 HP @ 5,600 rpm; 162 ft lb , 220 Nm @ 4,000 rpm

1998 Subaru Forester Handling, Ride & Braking Standard Features

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4.11:1 axle ratio
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Center differential lock
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Two disc brakes including two ventilated discs
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Limited slip differential
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Fullsize steel rim internal spare wheel
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Strut front and rear suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs

1998 Subaru Forester Exterior & Aerodynamics Standard Features

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Black/grey body side molding
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Front and rear black bumpers
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Coefficient of drag:
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Driver and passenger internally adjustable black door mirrors
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External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4,450, overall width (mm): 1,735, overall height (mm): 1,595, ground clearance (mm): 191, wheelbase (mm): 2,525, front track (mm): 1,471, rear track (mm): 1,450 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 11,674
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Mechanical foldable mirrors
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Front fog lights
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Conventional lens halogen bulb single headlights
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Metallic two-tone paint , gloss two-tone paint , black two-tone paint , pearl two-tone paint
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Driver side and passenger side fixed rear side windows
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Fixed rear window
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Removable roof rails
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Tinted glass on cabin, rear and side
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Trailer towing preparation
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Underbody protection for engine
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Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (kg) 1,864, curb weight (kg) 1,370, gross trailer weight braked (kg) 907 and max legal load (kg) 494
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Windshield wipers with fixed intermittent wipe

1998 Subaru Forester Interior Standard Features

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Air conditioning
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Fixed mast antenna
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Front ashtray
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Stereo Clarion audio system with AM/FM
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Cargo area light
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Cargo capacity: all seats in place (liters): 940 and all seats removed (liters): 1,829
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Rear cargo doors
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Front seats cigar lighter
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Digital clock
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Dashboard full console with open storage box , floor full console with covered storage box , overhead partial console with covered storage box
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Delayed/fade courtesy lights
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Front seats and rear seats cup holders
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Door ajar warning
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Door pockets/bins for driver seat, passenger seat and rear seats
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Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment and carpet in load area
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Driver and passenger front airbag
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Bucket seat , bucket seat
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3-point reel height adjustable front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat
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Lockable glove compartment
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Headlight control with auto off with ignition
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Height adjustable two head restraints on front seats and rear seats
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Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 1,031, rear headroom (mm): 1,006, front hip room (mm): 1,306, rear hip room (mm): 1,293, front leg room (mm): 1,092, rear leg room (mm): 848, front shoulder room (mm): 1,359 and rear shoulder room (mm): 1,361
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Low fuel level warning
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Vehicle speed proportional power steering
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Front power windows with one one-touch , rear power windows
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Front reading lights
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3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side , 3-point reel rear seat belts on passenger side , lap static rear seat belts on center side
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Bench asymmetrical three rear seats
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Rear view mirror
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Seating: five seats
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Cloth seat upholstery with additional cloth
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Four speakers
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Plastic steering wheel
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Tachometer
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Ventilation system with four fan speeds and recirculation setting
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