The 2000 SC400 is an important vehicle to Lexus for the coupe market segment. The Base is a member of a series of one trim levels for the SC400 which include Base. The two-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Lexus. There is strong competition from vehicles from Kia.

Stop and Go

The SC400 Base is equipped with a Toyota 4.0 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota 5-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 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 dimensions of the SC400 Base are 70.50 inches wide by 190.20 inches long. It sits 54.90 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 105.10 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $31,505 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $27,365. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2000 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 SC400 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.

Parting Shots

The 2000 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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