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Forester 2.0 Turbo S/tb (SF)
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Forester 2.0 Turbo S/tb (SF)

SF · 1997–2000AWD

The Forester 2.0 Turbo S/tb is the sporty flagship of the first-generation Forester (SF), an all-wheel-drive SUV. Its 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder makes about 250 horsepower, well above the other engines of the early line. This international-market listing has an automatic gearbox and covers the launch phase, from 1997 to 2000.

247 hpPower
1997-2000Year
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Forester 2.0 Turbo S/tb (SF), every angle

Forester 2.0 Turbo S/tb (SF)Exterior
Forester 2.0 Turbo S/tb (SF)Exterior
Forester 2.0 Turbo S/tb (SF)Exterior
Forester 2.0 Turbo S/tb (SF)Exterior
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Specifications

Powertrain
Engineering details
Engine2.0L EJ205 turbo H4 boxer
Displacement2.0 L
Cylinders4
FuelPetrol
Transmission5-speed Manual
DrivetrainAWD
Performance
Numbers that matter
Power247 hp
Torque324 Nm
Dimensions & body
Length · 4450 mm
Wheelbase · 2525 mm
Width1735 mm
Doors5
Seats5

STORY

The Subaru Forester debuted in 1997 as a compact crossover SUV built on the Impreza platform, blending wagon practicality with raised ground clearance and standard all-wheel drive. It grew steadily larger and more SUV-like across generations while retaining boxer engines, including turbocharged XT models in the earlier years. It remains one of Subaru's core global models, moving to the Subaru Global Platform with the SK generation.

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