The Lexus SC400 is a 2-door car available at your Lexus dealer. The SC400 came in one configurations: Base. The Base configuration is powered by the 4.0-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 24 - 26 highway miles and 17 - 19 city. The SC400 competes in the Coupe market segment, in direct competition with Honda.

1992 Lexus SC400 Base Specs

Standard equipment in the SC400 for 1991 and 1992 includes the 4.0 liter engine by Toyota, weighing in at 8 cylinders and thirty two valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the SC400.

The fuel system for the 1992 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.

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 70.10 inches wide by 187.80 inches long. It sits 53.90 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 103.10 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $26,550 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.

There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

Fuel Efficiency

The 1992 SC400 gets 24 - 26 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 - 19 in the city. This is below average for a coupe car.

Parting Shots

There are several reasons why the Lexus SC400 Base sold well in 1992. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Lexus, specifically a SC400.

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