The 1996 Lexus SC400 Base was introduced to compete in the coupe market. 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 Nissan.

Lexus SC400 Engine Specs

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.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The SC400 has 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.

Fuel is handled for the SC400 is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 18.50-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the SC400 Base are 70.00 inches wide by 187.80 inches long. It sits a comfortable 53.90 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 103.10 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The standard warranty period for the SC400 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the coupe market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

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

Fuel Efficiency

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

The vehicle is available in several colors.

We Think...

The 1996 model year was telling year 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, Canada market, Coupe, Lexus SC400

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