The Lexus SC300 Base for 1998: Improving on 1997
In 1998 Lexus released the SC300 Base to the car-buying market. The SC300 came in one configurations: Base. The Base configuration is powered by the 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine, which makes 27 highway miles and 19 city. The SC300 competes in the Coupe market segment, in direct competition with Kia.
Lexus SC300 Engine Specs
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 is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Coupe arena.
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.
Vehicle Statistics
The SC300 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.
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel is handled for the SC300 is a MPI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 18.50-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.
The 1998 SC300 gets 27 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 in the city. This is exceptional for a coupe car.
We Think...
The 1998 model year was telling year for the Lexus SC300. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..
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