Identification & Specifications: Specifications: Engine

2002 Subaru Forester BaseSECTION Engine
Engine Specifications Chart

Model 2.5 L
Engine type Horizontally opposed, liquid cooled, 4-cylinder, 4-stroke gasoline engine
Valve arrangement Overhead camshaft type
Bore x Stroke mm (in) 99.5 x 79.0 (3.917 x 3.110)
Displacement cm3 (cu in) 2,457 (150)
Compression ratio 10.0
Firing order 1 - 3 - 2 - 4
Idle speed at Park/Neutral position rpm 650 (MT), 700 (AT)
Maximum output kW (HP)/rpm 123 (165)/5,600
Maximum torque N.m (kgf-m, ft-lb)/rpm 226 (23.0, 166)/4,000
RENDER: 1.0x

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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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