When you think of the "Lexus SC400" what will usually come to mind for Lexus enthusiasts is quality, stability and lots of history. The SC400 has been one of the premier vehicles of the Lexus line for over ten years. It is an important car and the 1997 model is no exception. The Lexus SC400 falls into the coupe for the family category.

1997 Lexus SC400 Base Specs

The SC400 Base is equipped with a Toyota 4.0 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lexus.

The fuel system for the 1997 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 front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The SC400 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Statistics

The SC400 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 1997 (MSRP) was $29,990, with a dealer invoice cost of $26,050. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

The standard warranty period for the SC400 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 72 months or 70,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the coupe market.

Fuel Efficiency

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

Parting Shots

The 1997 model year was very successful 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, Coupe, Lexus SC400, United States market

This entry was posted on Sunday, July 12th, 2009 at 3:40 pm and is filed under 1997, Lexus, SC400. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.