1998 Subaru Forester Specifications

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The 1998 Subaru Forester is available in 2 variant s. 0The Forester is available with 4x4 and runs on undefined. The table below shows the full specification of the different variants.

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Base

Audio
- Cassette Player
- Number Of Speakers: 4
- Radio Type: Am/fm
- System Type: Stereo
- Type: Telescopic
Body exterior
- Body Type: Suv
- Colour Of Body Side Moulding: Black/grey
- Colour: Black
- Local Body Type: Suv
- Local Number Of Doors: 5
- Non-corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised
- Number Of Doors: 5
- Size Of Body Side Molding: Wide
Brakes
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Bumpers
- Front Bumper Colour: Black
- Location: Front
- Location: Rear
- Rear Bumper Colour: Black
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 68.18
Cargo area
- Type: Flexible
- Type: Hooks
Convenience
- Illuminated Front Ashtray
- Illuminated Front Seat Lighter
- Location: Front
- Location: Front
- Location: Front Seats
- Location: Passenger
- Location: Rear
- Number Of Door Switches: 4
Dimensions
- Approach Angle: 21.3
- Departure Angle: 18.6
- Front Headroom (in): 37
- Front Headroom (mm): 940
- Front Leg Room (in): 42.1
- Front Leg Room (mm): 1070
- Front Shoulder Room (in): 56.3
- Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1430
- Front Track (mm): 1475
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10800
- Length To Back Of Rear Station Wagons (in): 35
- Length To Back Of Rear Station Wagons: 890
- Overall Height (mm): 1595
- Overall Length (mm): 4450
- Overall Width (mm): 1735
- Rear Headroom (in): 36.6
- Rear Headroom (mm): 930
- Rear Leg Room (in): 33.9
- Rear Leg Room (mm): 860
- Rear Seat Down (l): 1525
- Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (l): 827
- Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (cu Ft): 29.2
- Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 406
- Rear Shoulder Room (in): 55.5
- Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1410
- Rear Track (mm): 1450
- Standard Measurement: Vda
- Wheelbase (mm): 2525
Doors
- Color: Black
Engine
- Bore Engine: 92
- Compression Ratio: 9.7
- Engine (l): 2
- Engine (cc): 1994
- Engine Configuration: Horizontal
- Engine Location: Front
- Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
- Number Of Cylinders: 4
- Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
- Standard Met: Adr 79/01
- Stroke Engine: 75
- Type: 3-way
- Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Fuel
- Capacity (l): 60
- Capacity Gal: 15.9
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
- Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
- Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
- Type: Unleaded
Instrumentation
- Number Of Odometers: 1
- Type: Digital
- Type: Gauge
- Type: Partial Digital
- Type: Warning Light
Interior trim
- Load Area: Textile
- Material: Partial Cloth
- Type: Plastic/rubber
- Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Lights
- Auto Off With Ignition
- Configuration: Single
- Lens Type: Conventional
- Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Locks
- Includes Trunk Hatch
- Internal Switch
- Operation: Remote
Paint
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- As 2877 City (l/100km): 9.9
- As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.7
- As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 31
- As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.7
- As 2877 Standard: As 2877
- As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 9.9
- As 2877 Urban (mpg): 24
- Maximum Power (hp/ps): 122
- Maximum Power (kw): 90
- Maximum Torque (nm): 176
- Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 130
- Measurement Standard: Sae
- Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
- Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
Roof
- Material: Cloth/felt
Safety
- Center Operation: Static
- Center Seat Position: Centre
- Center Type: Lap
- Driver Height Adjustable
- Driver Operation: Reel
- Driver Operation: Reel
- Driver Pre Tensioners
- Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Driver Type: 3-point
- Driver Type: 3-point
- Front Seats Height Adjustable
- Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Front Seats Number: 2
- Passenger Height Adjustable
- Passenger Operation: Reel
- Passenger Operation: Reel
- Passenger Pre Tensioners
- Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Passenger Type: 3-point
- Passenger Type: 3-point
- Rear Seats Height Adjustable
- Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Rear Seats Number: 2
Seats
- Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
- Capacity: 5
- Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Reclining
- Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Location: Driver
- Location: Passenger
- Main Seat Material: Cloth
- Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Reclining
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Rear Seat Folding: 50/50
- Rear Seat Reclining
- Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
- Rear Seat Type: Bench
Steering
- Height Adjustment
- Type: Plastic
Storage
- Dashboard Storage: Open
- Dashboard Type: Full
- Floor Storage: Lidded
- Floor Type: Full
- Lid
- Location: Dashboard
- Location: Driver
- Location: Floor
- Location: Front Seats
- Location: Passenger
- Location: Rear Seats
- Overhead Location: Overhead
- Overhead Storage: Lidded
- Overhead Type: Partial
Suspension
- Front Spring Type: Coil
- Front Stabilizer Bar
- Front Type: Strut
- Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
- Location: Front
- Location: Rear
- Rear Spring Type: Coil
- Rear Stabilizer Bar
- Rear Type: Strut
- Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Transmission
- Axle Ratio: 4.111
- Driven Wheels: 4x4
- Four-wheel Drive Type: Full-time
- Number Of Speeds: 5
- Type: Manual
Ventilation
- Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
- Recirculation Setting
Visibility
- Defogger
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
- Location: Driver
- Location: Passenger
- Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
- Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Rear Electric Windows: Rear
- Wipers: Constant
Warranty
- Distance (km): Unlimited
- Distance (km): Unlimited
- Distance (km): Unlimited
- Distance (km): Unlimited
- Distance (mile): Unlimited
- Duration (months): 36
- Duration (months): 36
- Duration (months): 36
- Duration (months): 36
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1300
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 500
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1860
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1320
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter (in): 15
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Front Wheels Rim Width (in): 6
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
- Location: Front
- Location: Front
- Location: Rear
- Rear Rim Diameter (in): 15
- Rear Rim Type: Steel
- Rear Wheels Rim Width (in): 6
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205