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The Lexus SC400 Base for 1996

Standard equipment in the SC400 for 1995 and 1996 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 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.

Statistics

The SC400 is 187.80 inches long, 70.00 inches wide, and 53.90 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 103.10 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the SC400 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the coupe market.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $32,400 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.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1996 SC400 is a SFI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 18.50 gallons.

The SC400 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty in-city driving and twenty nine when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

The 1995 model began the promise of the Lexus SC400. The 1996 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Lexus hopes that the SC400 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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