When did the Subaru Forester XT come out?
For Australia, the EJ255 engine was introduced in the Subaru SG Forester XT in 2003, but subsequently offered in the GD/GG Impreza WRX and BL Liberty GT (see table below). Developed in conjunction with the more powerful EJ257 engine , key features for the EJ255 engine included its:
What kind of valve timing does a Subaru Forester have?
With the exception of the BM/BR Liberty GT, the EJ255 was equipped with Subaru’s ‘Active Valve Control System’ (AVCS) which provided variable intake valve timing by changing the phase angle of the camshaft sprocket relative to the camshaft. When introduced in the SG Forester XT, the AVCS for the EJ255 engine had a 20 degree range of adjustment.
What are the avcs for the SG Forester XT?
When introduced in the SG Forester XT, the AVCS for the EJ255 engine had a 20 degree range of adjustment. However, the range of adjustment was subsequently increased to 35 degrees for the GD/GG Impreza WRX and 50 degrees for the GE/GH Impreza WRX; the ranges for the other models in the table below
In the autumn of 2004, a 2.5-litre turbocharged Forester XT was announced. This vehicle came in to top the range with 210bhp and a 6.0s 0-60mph time. Next, just under a year later, the whole car received a substantial re-working.
What kind of engine does a Subaru Forester have?
Little change is expected for the 2004 model year. At the Chicago Auto Show in February 2003, Subaru announced a new Forester 2.5 XT that will be equipped with a turbocharged 2.5-liter engine that makes 210 horsepower. The other models the 2.5 S and 2.5 XS continue to use a 165-hp engine.
When did the Subaru Forester 2.0 come out?
Second Generation [2002- to date] 2.0, 2.0 turbo, 2.5 turbo [X, XT] Although the Forester originally made landfall way back in September 1997, the model we’re concerned with here is the second generation car, launched five years later in summer 2002.
What does a 2004 Subaru Forester look like?
Unlike other Subaru models that resemble passenger cars, the four-door Forester looks like a small SUV with a taller body than its siblings. Large, triangular taillights frame a hexagonal gate at the Foresters rear. According to Subaru, the body structure was strengthened for 2003.