Not Your Brother’s SC300 – The Lexus SC300 for 1993
The SC300 Base is equipped with a Toyota 3.0 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lexus.
The SC300 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
SC300 Base Statistics
The dimensions of the SC300 Base are 70.10 inches wide by 187.80 inches long. It sits a comfortable 53.90 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 103.10 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The standard warranty period for the SC300 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $27,900 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1993 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 1993 SC300 gets 23 - 24 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 in the city. This is average for a coupe car.
In Summary
There are several reasons why the Lexus SC300 Base sold well in 1993. 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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