Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Coupe
Production years: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
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.
ENGINE SPECS - 300 5MT RWD (228 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 146 mph (235 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3576 lbs (1622 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 400 V8 4AT RWD (254 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 150 mph (241 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3576 lbs (1622 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 400 V8 4AT RWD (264 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3600 lbs (1633 kg) |