General Information & Specifications: Specifications: Forester: Engine
| Model | 2.5 L DOHC non-turbo | |
| Cylinder arrangement | Horizontally opposed, liquid cooled, 4-cylinder, 4-stroke gasoline engine | |
| Valve system mechanism | Chain driven, double overhead camshaft, 4-valve/cylinder | |
| Bore x Stroke | mm (in) | 94.0 x 90.0 (3.70 x 3.54) |
| Displacement | cm3 (cu in) | 2, 498 (152) |
| Compression ratio | 12.0 | |
| Ignition order | 1 - 3 - 2 - 4 | |
| Idle rpm (select lever in "P" or "N" range) (no load) |
r/min | 675±100 |
| Maximum output | kW (HP)/[r/min] | 136 (182)/5, 800 |
| Maximum torque | N.m (kgf-m, ft- lb)/[r/min] | 239 (24.4, 176)/4, 400 |