Lexus SC400 Engine Specs: The SC400 Base comes outfitted with a 4.0 liter, 8-cylinder motor that uses 32 valves. The engine, manufactured by Toyota, is mated to a five-speed transmission by Toyota. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Lexus.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The SC400 comes equipped with 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.

Statistics

The SC400 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 standard warranty period for the SC400 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.

The listed retail price in 1998 (MSRP) was $30,790, with a dealer invoice cost of $26,745. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1998 SC400 is a traditional SFI, 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 1998 SC400 gets 27 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 in the city. This is below average for a coupe car.

What We Think of the Lexus SC400

The 1998 model year was very successful for the Lexus SC400. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

Tags: 2-Door, Base, Coupe, Lexus SC400, United States market

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