Insight Into the Lexus SC300 for 2000
There have been several award-winning cars from Lexus over the years, including the Lexus SC300 of 2000. There are one trim levels to the SC300, including Base. The Base version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 1999 the popular 3.0 liter has made this a popular choice for coupe buyers nationwide.
Stop and Go
The restyled SC300 Base is equipped with a 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota four-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1999 version.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The SC300 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Statistics
The SC300 is 190.20 inches long, 70.50 inches wide, and 54.90 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 105.10 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.
The listed retail price in 2000 (MSRP) was $31,505, with a dealer invoice cost of $27,365. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2000 SC300 is a traditional MPI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 18.50 gallons.
The SC300 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of nineteen in-city driving and twenty six when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.
What We Think of the Lexus SC300
There are several reasons why the Lexus SC300 Base sold well in 2000. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Lexus, specifically a SC300.
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