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1998 Subaru Forester Specifications

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Fuel Economy: 21 MPG city / 27 MPG highway / Engine 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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Height adjustable two head restraints on front seats and rear seats
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Headlight control with auto off with ignition
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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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Cloth seat upholstery with additional cloth
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Seating: five seats
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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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