Our Review of the 1992 Lexus SC300 Base
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 SC300 is 187.80 inches long, 70.10 inches wide, and 53.90 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 103.10 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.
There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The listed retail price in 1992 (MSRP) was $26,550, with an invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1992 SC300 is a MPI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 18.50 gallons.
The SC300 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of 17 - 19 in-city driving and 24 - 26 when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.
In Summary
There are several reasons why the Lexus SC300 Base sold well in 1992. 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.
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