Buyers of the Lexus SC300 are aware of the reputation of the car they are purchasing. The SC300 has been one of the premier vehicles of the Lexus line for years. It is considered an institution of a car and the 1996 model is no exception. The Lexus SC300 falls into the coupe for the family category. People who purchase the SC300 have been doing so for the last few generations in a family. It is a constant that only gets better with age.

Performance

The SC300 Base is equipped with a Toyota 3.0 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lexus.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The SC300 has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

The fuel system for the 1996 SC300 is a MPI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 18.50 gallons.

SC300 Base Statistics

The dimensions of the SC300 Base are 70.00 inches wide by 187.80 inches long. It sits a comfortable 53.90 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 103.10 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The standard warranty period for the SC300 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.

The listed retail price in 1996 (MSRP) was $32,400, with an invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The SC300 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty in-city driving and twenty nine when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.

The vehicle is available in several colors.

In Summary

There are several reasons why the Lexus SC300 Base sold well in 1996. 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.

Tags: 2-Door, Base, Coupe, Lexus SC300, United States market

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