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LEXUS SC 1991-2000 Photos, engines & full specs

Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Coupe
Production years: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

LEXUS SC 1991-2000 4 Photos
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In 1991, Lexus introduced its first premium-coupe designed in the U.S. Its flowing lines and curvy appearance were right on the biodesign ascending trend.

The first generation of the SC Coupe was a hard gamble for the Lexus. While it was meant to be on the same market segment with the American luxury coupes of the '90s, it ended up being more a competitor for the BMW 6-series (E24) and the E-Class Coupe (W124).

The car featured more unusual solutions for the exterior. For starters, it didn't feature a grille for the radiator. To cool the engine, only the lower part of the bumper was used and that was a big challenge for the engineers. The dual headlights design, with the high-beam inside, was a different solution. Last, but not least, the doors were double-hinged to offer better access room for the rear passengers.

Inside the car featured the latest technologies for the stereo system. There was a cassette-player developed by Nakamichi and an on-board 6-CD changer. It was in 1991! The leather and wood trims formed a luxurious look and feel of the car.

Under the hood, the SC was available with a choice of good engines. One was the 3.0-liter and the top version was a hefty V8. Only the SC 300, with the 2JZ engine, was mated as standard to a 5-speed manual. The 4.0-liter eight-cylinder unit was mated to a 4-speed automatic.

LEXUS SC 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
  3 gasoline engines
  • 300 5MT RWD (228 HP)
  • 400 V8 4AT RWD (254 HP)
  • 400 V8 4AT RWD (264 HP)

LEXUS SC
300 5MT RWD (228 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 300 5MT RWD (228 HP)
Cylinders:L6
Displacement:2997 cm3
Power:168 KW @ 6000 RPM
228 HP @ 6000 RPM
225 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:210 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM
285 Nm @ 4800 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:146 mph (235 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
DIMENSIONS
Length:191.1 in (4854 mm)
Width:70.5 in (1791 mm)
Height:52.6 in (1336 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.9/60 in (1,521/1,524 mm)
Wheelbase:105.9 in (2690 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume:9.3 cuFT (263 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3576 lbs (1622 kg)

LEXUS SC
400 V8 4AT RWD (254 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 400 V8 4AT RWD (254 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:3969 cm3
Power:187 KW @ 6500 RPM
254 HP @ 6500 RPM
251 BHP @ 6500 RPM
Torque:260 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM
353 Nm @ 4400 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:150 mph (241 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):6.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-Speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
DIMENSIONS
Length:191.1 in (4854 mm)
Width:70.5 in (1791 mm)
Height:52.6 in (1336 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.9/60 in (1,521/1,524 mm)
Wheelbase:105.9 in (2690 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume:9.3 cuFT (263 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3576 lbs (1622 kg)

LEXUS SC
400 V8 4AT RWD (264 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 400 V8 4AT RWD (264 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:3969 cm3
Power:194 KW @ 5300 RPM
264 HP @ 5300 RPM
260 BHP @ 5300 RPM
Torque:273 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM
370 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-Speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
DIMENSIONS
Length:191.1 in (4854 mm)
Width:70.5 in (1791 mm)
Height:52.6 in (1336 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.9/60 in (1,521/1,524 mm)
Wheelbase:105.9 in (2690 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume:9.3 cuFT (263 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3600 lbs (1633 kg)
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