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2009 Subaru Forester X 4dr Man

2009 Subaru Forester
Trim Info:
All Wheel Drive, 4 Door, 4WD Sport Utility
20 mpg city / 26 mpg hwy
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Technical Specifications

Technical Data
Body Style:
4 Door
Drivetrain:
All Wheel Drive
EPA Classification:
4WD Sport Utility
Passenger Capacity:
5
Passenger Volume (ft³):
107.6
Base Curb Weight (lbs):
3250
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
26
Engine Type:
Gas Flat 4-Cyl
Displacement:
2.5L/150
Fuel System:
SMPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
170 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
170 @ 4400
Trans Description Cont.:
Manual w/OD
Suspension Type - Front:
MacPherson-type
Suspension Type - Rear:
Double wishbone
Front Tire Size:
P215/65HR16
Rear Tire Size:
P215/65HR16
Spare Tire Size:
Compact
Front Wheel Size (in):
16 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Size (in):
16 x 6.5
Front Wheel Material:
Steel
Rear Wheel Material:
Steel
Brake ABS System:
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
11.3 x - TBD -
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
15.9
Wheelbase (in):
103
Length, Overall (in):
179.5
Advanced Technical Data
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
2400
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
200
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
2400
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
200
Trans Type:
5
First Gear Ratio (:1):
3.45
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
2.06
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.45
Fourth Gear Rato (: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):
90
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):
7.3
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):
32
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):
32
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):
0.83
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in):
0.67
Spare Wheel Material:
Steel
Steering Type:
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:
Variable
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):
3.0
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
34.4
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft):
37.4
Brake Type:
Power
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
11.7 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
9.0 x 1.40
Front Head Room (in):
41.6
Front Leg Room (in):
43.1
Front Shoulder Room (in):
56.1
Front Hip Room (in):
52.9
Second Head Room (in):
40.4
Second Leg Room (in):
38.0
Second Shoulder Room (in):
55.6
Second Hip Room (in):
52.7
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
70.1
Height, Overall (in):
65.9
Tread Width, Front (in):
60.2
Tread Width, Rear (in):
60.2
Min Ground Clearance (in):
8.7
Rear Door Opening Height (in):
32.8
Rear Door Opening Width (in):
38.4
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in):
61.8
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in):
37.5
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in):
53.25
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in):
42.2
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in):
33.9
Liftover Height (in):
27.4
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³):
68.3
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³):
33.5


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