Subaru Forester GT (1999) price & specs
Overview
The 1999 Subaru Forester GT is a four-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Subaru Forester is regarded as a small SUV built in Japan with prices starting at $36,990 before on-road costs.
This Subaru Forester is powered by a 2L 4-cylinder engine that has 125 kW of power (at 5600 rpm) and 240 Nm of torque (at 3200 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission.
The Subaru Forester measures 1595mm (62.8 inches) in height, 4450mm (175.2 inches) in length, 1735mm (68.3 inches) in width with a 2525mm (99.4 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1405kg (3097.5 lbs) of unladen weight. The Forester GT comes standard with 215/60 R16 front tyres and 215/60 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,450 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,735 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,595 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,525 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,800 mm |
| Load Capacity | 530 mm |
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Catalytic Converter
Catalytic Converter Type: 3-Way
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Compressor Intercooler: yes
Compressor Number Of: 1
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Engine Bore: 92
Engine Cc: 1994
Engine Compression Ratio: 8.5
Engine Configuration: Horizontal
Engine Liters: 2
Engine Location: Front
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Engine Stroke: 75
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Capacity Gal: 15.9
Fuel Tanks Capacity L: 60
Clock
Clock Type: Digital
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Type: Partial Digital
Odometer
Odometer Number Of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
Water Temperature
Water Temperature Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway L100km: 7.4
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway Mpg: 32
Fuel Consumption As2877 Standard: As 2877
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban L100km: 10.3
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban Mpg: 23
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy As2877 City L100km: 10.3
Fuel Economy As2877 Highway L100km: 7.4
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 8.4
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 180
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 112
Power
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 168
Power Maximum Power Kw: 125
Power Maximum Torque Lb Ft: 177
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 240
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3200
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
Drive Four Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Transmission
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
Transmission Type: Manual
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Rear Type: Strut
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Levelling
Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
Tires
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 60
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Front Width: 215
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 60
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 215
Wheels
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 6.5
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 6.5
Body Side Molding
Body Side Molding Color: Toned
Body Side Molding Size: Wide
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Location: Part
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length To Back Of Rear St Wagons In: 35
Cargo Area Length To Back Of Rear St Wagons Mm: 890
Cargo Area Standard Measurement: VDA
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 53.9
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 1525
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window Cuft: 29.2
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window L: 827
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 14.3
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 406
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 10800
External Dimensions Front Track In: 58.3
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1480
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 35.4
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 62.8
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1595
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 175.2
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4450
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 68.3
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1735
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 57.3
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1455
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 99.4
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2525
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 37
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 940
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 36.6
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 930
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front In: 42.1
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front Mm: 1070
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear In: 33.9
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear Mm: 860
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 56.3
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1430
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 55.5
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1410
Ramp Angles
Ramp Angles Approach Angle: 21.3
Ramp Angles Departure Angle: 18.6
Bumpers
Front Color: Toned
Front Location: Front
Rear Color: Toned
Rear Location: Rear
Exterior Door Handles
Doors Exterior Door Handles Color: Black
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Auto Off With Ignition: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Configuration: Single
Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
Paint
Type: Gloss
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/Felt
Sunroof
Sunroof Front Location: Front
Sunroof Front One Touch Opening: yes
Sunroof Front Operation: Electric
Sunroof Front Sliding: yes
Sunroof Front Sunshade: yes
Sunroof Front Tilting: yes
Sunroof Front Type: Glass
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 1
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Sunvisors
Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Variable
Windshield Wipers Number Of Speeds: 2
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 1300
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 2866
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 500
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1102
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 1935
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 4266
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1405
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3098
Antenna
Antenna Type: Element
Audio System
System Cassette: yes
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Type: Stereo
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 4
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
Load Restraint
Load Restraint Type: Hooks
Ashtray
Ashtray Front Illuminated: yes
Ashtray Front Location: Front
Ashtray Rear Location: Rear
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated: yes
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade: yes
Courtesy Lights Number Of Door Switches: 5
Reading Lights
Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Panel Trim
Door Panel Trim Material: Partial Cloth
Floor Covering
Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Load Area Side Covering
Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: lap
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat
Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Tilt Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Reclining: yes
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Console
Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Console Dashboard Storage: Open
Console Dashboard Type: Full
Console Floor Location: Floor
Console Floor Storage: Lidded
Console Floor Type: Full
Console Overhead Location: Overhead
Console Overhead Storage: Lidded
Console Overhead Type: Partial
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Door Pockets Bins
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Glove Compartment
Glove Compartment Illuminated: yes
Glove Compartment Lid: yes
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
Ventilation System Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
Ventilation System Recirculation Setting: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Power Locks Internal Switch: yes
Power Locks Operation: Remote
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