The Lexus SC300 Base for 1998
As time has gone by several things can be said about the Lexus SC300 series: including the strong reaction most buyers have towards their car. The 6-cylinder engine is at the core of the strong emotions, it is reliable for its class and delivers a huge amount of torque.
Engine Performance
The restyled SC300 Base is equipped with a Toyota 3.0-liter 6-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 24 valves. The engine is paired with a Toyota 4-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lexus.
The SC300 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.
SC300 Base Statistics
The SC300 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 listed retail price in 1998 (MSRP) was $30,790, with an invoice cost of $26,745. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.
Fuel Efficiency
The 1998 SC300's normal fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected multi-port fuel injection (MFI) style of design. The fuel tank holds 18.50 gallons.
The 1998 SC300 gets 27 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 in the city. This is average for a coupe car.
In Summary
There are several reasons why the Lexus SC300 Base sold well in 1998. 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.
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