There's been a lot of talk about the Lexus SC400 for 1997. As a leading car in the coupe market the SC400 (and in this case specically the Base version) has maintained a good reputation. The 2-door SC400 is especially appealing to broad audience, making it a perfect car to help Lexus as a brand in general.

Lexus SC400 Engine Specs

The restyled SC400 Base is equipped with a 4.0-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota four-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1996 version.

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.

The fuel system for the 1997 SC400 is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled 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 70.50 inches wide by 190.20 inches long. It sits 54.90 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 105.10 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 70,000/72 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The listed retail price in 1997 (MSRP) was $29,990, with a dealer invoice cost of $26,050. This price is on target the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

MPG Ratings

The 1997 SC400 gets 26 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 in the city. This is subpar for a coupe car.

In 1996 and 1997 the SC400 Base was availble in the exterior colors of several colors.

We Think...

The 1997 model year was telling year for the Lexus SC400. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

Tags: 2-Door, Base, Canada market, Coupe, Lexus SC400

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