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2000 Subaru Forester L 4dr Manual

Trim Info:

All Wheel Drive, 4 Door, 4WD Sport Utility Vehicles
22 mpg city / 28 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

4 Door

Drivetrain:

All Wheel Drive

EPA Classification:

4WD Sport Utility Vehicles

Passenger Capacity:

Passenger Volume (ft³):

95.1

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

3115

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas Flat 4 Cyl

Displacement:

2.5L/150

Fuel System:

SFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

165 @ 5600

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

166 @ 4000

Trans Description Cont.:

Manual w/OD

Suspension Type - Front:

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear:

Strut-Type

Front Tire Size:

205/70SR15

Rear Tire Size:

205/70SR15

Spare Tire Size:

205/70SR15

Front Wheel Size (in):

15 x 6

Rear Wheel Size (in):

15 x 6

Front Wheel Material:

Steel

Rear Wheel Material:

Steel

Brake ABS System:

4-Channel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

15.9

Wheelbase (in):

99.4

Length, Overall (in):

175.2

Advanced Technical Data

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

165

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

3.55

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

2.11

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.45

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.09

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.78

Reverse Ratio (:1):

3.33

Clutch Size (in):

8.86

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):

4.11

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):

356

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

6.5

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):

w/Lower L-Arm

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):

w/Parallel Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):

0.75

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in):

0.51

Spare Wheel Size (in):

15 x 6

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:

19.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

34.7

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft):

37.4

Brake Type:

Power

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

10.7 x 0.94

Drum - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):

9.0 x 1.38

Front Head Room (in):

40.2

Front Leg Room (in):

43.0

Front Shoulder Room (in):

53.5

Front Hip Room (in):

51.4

Second Head Room (in):

39.6

Second Leg Room (in):

33.4

Second Shoulder Room (in):

53.6

Second Hip Room (in):

50.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

68.3

Height, Overall (in):

62.8

Track Width, Front (in):

58.1

Track Width, Rear (in):

57.1

Min Ground Clearance (in):

7.5

Rear Door Opening Height (in):

31.1

Rear Door Opening Width (in):

42.5

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in):

66.1

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in):

38.6

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in):

36.9

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in):

34.3

Liftover Height (in):

21.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³):

63.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³):

27.2

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