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1997–1998 Subaru Forester S/20 Automatic Pre Production

Specification specific to Subarus with Applied Model SF5A56R and main Option Code 55 (see note *)

* Cars built for the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) have an additional “C” or “H” as part of their Option Code, which is sometimes shown on the VIN plate. This is not relevant for this specification page and can be ignored.
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PlatformFirst Generation Subaru Forester
Body Style5-Door SUV
Production CycleRevision AOctober 1996 to July 1998
Model CodeE-SF5 (JDM cars only for emissions classifications)
SteeringRight-Hand Drive
MarketJapanese Domestic Market (JDM)
Production DatesOctober 1997 only
Date On SaleN/A
Chassis List3  Limited or Special Edition
 
Engine Type
ConfigurationFour Cylinder Horizontally Opposed (“Flat Four”)
Cylinder Bore92.0mm
Stroke75.0mm
Displacement1,994cc
Compression Ratio9.7:1
Fuel TypePetrol
InductionNaturally Aspirated
ValvetrainSingle Overhead Camshaft (SOHC)
Valves164Valves per Cylinder
Peak Power135PSat5,600 rpm
Peak Torque180N·mat4,000rpm
 
Transmission Type Ratio Graph
TransmissionElectro 4-Speed Automatic (E-4AT)
DriveFull-time Four Wheel Drive with Active Torque Split Multi-plate Clutch (ACT-4 F4WD)
Wheel Size15×6.0JJ ET48
Tyre Size205/70R15
 
Colour Options51ESolid White (“Pure White”)
7U2Two-tone 51E Pure White and 406 Light Silver Metallic
 
Option Codes
55
ABS Brakes
Air Conditioning
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Side Airbag
Sporty Package
Sunroof
Option Code Notes
 
Additional Notes
 
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