Standard equipment in the SC300 for 1997 and 1998 includes the 3.0 liter engine by Toyota, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twenty four valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Coupe arena.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The SC300 comes equipped with 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.

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 standard warranty period for the SC300 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.

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

The fuel system for the 1998 SC300 is a MPI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 18.50 gallons.

The SC300 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of nineteen in-city driving and twenty seven when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was exceptional.

What We Think of the Lexus SC300

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 could find the version that best suited their needs.

Tags: 2-Door, Base, Coupe, Lexus SC300, United States market

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