First Impressions 1996 Lexus SC400 Base
The 1996 SC400 is an important vehicle to Lexus for the coupe market segment. The Base is a member of a series of one trim levels for the SC400 which include Base. The two-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Lexus. There is strong competition from vehicles from Acura.
Performance
The restyled SC400 Base is equipped with a Toyota 4.0-liter 8-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 32 valves. The engine is paired with a Toyota 4-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lexus.
Fuel is handled for the SC400 is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 18.50 gallons.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The SC400 has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
SC400 Base Statistics
The SC400 is 187.80 inches long, 70.00 inches wide, and 53.90 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 103.10 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.
The listed retail price in 1996 (MSRP) was $32,400, with an invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.
The standard warranty period for the SC400 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.
Fuel Efficiency
The 1996 SC400 gets 29 miles/gallon on the highway and only 20 in the city. This is average for a coupe car.
Conclusion
The 1995 model began the promise of the Lexus SC400. The 1996 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Lexus hopes that the SC400 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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Tags: 2-Door, Base, Canada market, Coupe, Lexus SC400