The restyled SC300 Base is equipped with a Toyota 3.0-liter 6-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 24 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 SC300 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.

SC300 Base Statistics

The dimensions of the SC300 Base are 70.50 inches wide by 190.20 inches long. It sits a comfortable 54.90 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 105.10 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The standard warranty period for the SC300 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.

The listed retail price in 2000 (MSRP) was $31,505, with an invoice cost of $27,365. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2000 SC300 is a traditional MPI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 18.50 gallons.

The 2000 SC300 gets 26 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 in the city. This is average for a coupe car.

In Summary

There are several reasons why the Lexus SC300 Base sold well in 2000. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Lexus, specifically a SC300.

Tags: 2-Door, Base, Coupe, Lexus SC300, United States market

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