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Summary
The Lexus SC 400 is the automotive equivalent of the Renaissance Man. It has as many areas of expertise as any luxury automobile you can find. It's equally at home in hard corners or stealing silently up to the country club. Its elegance has made it extremely popular in a market that supposedly shuns the personal sport coupe.But this car is more than just another pretty face. Its enormously exciting V8 comes on with a delicious growl the instant the throttle slams down. If $56,000 seems steep, much of the SC400's wonderfulness is available in the $43,405 SC 300. No matter your preference, you'll find something to like about this truly superb car.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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SC 400 ($55,905); SC 300 ($43,405) |
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Engines:
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4.0-liter dohc 32v V8 |
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Transmissions:
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5-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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Dual airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, ABS standard; traction control optional |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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Basic Warranty:
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4 years/50,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Kanji, Japan |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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SC 400 ($55,905) |
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Standard Equipment:
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automatic climate control, cruise control, automatic dimming inside/outside mirrors, automatic on/off headlamps, theft deterrent system w/ engine immobilizer, birdseye maple trim, remote keyless entry, power tilt/telescopic steering wheel, power locks/windows/mirrors/seats/antenna, trip computer, two-position memory, leather, AM/FM/cassette/CD audio |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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Color-keyed rear spoiler ($440); moonroof garage door opener, sunshade ($1,130); traction control ($1,240); all-season tires (NC); carpeted trunk mat ($66) |
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Destination Charge:
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495 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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59276 |
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Layout:
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rear-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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290 @ 6000 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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300 @ 4000 |
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Transmission:
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5-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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19/25 |
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Wheelbase:
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105.9 |
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Length/width/height:
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192.5/70.9/53.2 |
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Track, f/r:
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59.8/60.0 |
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Turning circle:
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36.1 |
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Seating capacity:
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4 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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38.3/55.1/44.1 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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36.1/39.2/27.2 |
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Cargo volume:
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9.3 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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3655 |
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Suspension, f:
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Independent |
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Suspension, r:
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Independent |
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Ground clearance:
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Curb weight:
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Tires:
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P225/55VR16 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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vented disc/vented disc with ABS |
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Fuel capacity:
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20.6 |
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