A high point in the coupe market is the Lexus SC400. In 1998 Lexus rolled out an upgraded version of the SC400 with one versions: Base. Sales for the SC400, especially the SC400 Base, were brisk during 1998 and 1999. The improved reliability and the sporty styling were responsible for the increased interest.

1998 Lexus SC400 Base Specs

Standard equipment in the SC400 for 1997 and 1998 includes the 4.0 liter engine by Toyota, weighing in at 8 cylinders and thirty two valves. A 5-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the SC400.

The fuel system for the 1998 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 original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $30,790 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $26,745. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.

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.

Fuel Efficiency

The 1998 SC400 gets 27 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 in the city. This is subpar for a coupe car.

What We Think of the Lexus SC400

The 1998 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

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