As time has gone by several things can be said about the Lexus SC400 series: including the strong reaction most buyers have towards their car. The 8-cylinder engine is at the core of the strong emotions, it is reliable for its class and delivers a huge amount of torque.

Performance

The restyled SC400 Base is equipped with a Toyota 4.0-liter 8-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 32 valves. The engine is paired with a Toyota 4-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lexus.

Fuel is handled for the SC400 is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 18.50 gallons.

The SC400 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

SC400 Base Statistics

The SC400 is 187.80 inches long, 70.10 inches wide, and 53.90 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 103.10 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $31,200 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.

The standard warranty period for the SC400 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.

Fuel Efficiency

The SC400 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of eighteen in-city driving and twenty four when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.

In Summary

The 1994 model year was unsuccessful for the Lexus SC400. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

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

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