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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Limited 4DR AWD

2.5X Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive

$26,595 MSRP
2.5l H-4
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
8.7 sec

0-60 mph

16.6 sec

@ 82 mph

Horsepower • Torque
170 hp

Power

174 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,360 lbs

All-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2012

Make:

Subaru

Model:

Forester

Trim:

2.5X Limited 4DR AWD

Style:

2.5X Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive

Base Price:

$26,595

Drive:

All-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,360 lbs

Length:

179.5 in.

Width:

70.1 in.

Height:

66.9 in.

Wheelbase:

103 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.38

MPG:

21 city / 27 hwy

Fuel:

16.9 gal. / 406 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

170 hp @ 5,800 rpm

Torque:

174 ft-lbs @ 4,100 rpm

Engine:

2.5l H-4

Displacement:

2.5 liters

Compression Ratio:

10.50 to 1

Valves:

16

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,600 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

8.68 sec

0-60 mph:

9.06 sec

0-100 mph:

28.47 sec

Top Speed:

117 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

10.7 sec @ 66.9 mph

¼ mile:

16.64 sec @ 81.5 mph

½ mile:

26.57 sec @ 97.9 mph

1 mile:

43.52 sec @ 111.6 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P225/55HR17

Rear Tires:

P225/55HR17

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

4-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

4.44

Gear Ratios

1: 2.79

2: 1.55

3: 1

4: 0.69

R: 2.27

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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