There have been several award-winning cars from Lexus over the years, including the Lexus SC400 of 1994. There are one trim levels to the SC400, including Base. The Base version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 1993 the popular 4.0 liter has made this a popular choice for coupe buyers nationwide.

1994 Lexus SC400 Base Specs

Standard equipment in the SC400 for 1993 and 1994 includes the 4.0 liter engine by Toyota, weighing in at 8 cylinders and thirty two valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the SC400.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The SC400 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

The fuel system for the 1994 SC400 is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 18.50 gallons.

Statistics

The SC400 is 187.80 inches long, 70.10 inches wide, and 53.90 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 103.10 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the SC400 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.

The listed retail price in 1994 (MSRP) was $31,200, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

MPG Ratings

The 1994 SC400 gets 24 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 in the city. This is below average for a coupe car.

In 1993 and 1994 the SC400 Base was availble in the exterior colors of several colors. Additional options were available as special orders from the factory.

Parting Shots

There are several reasons why the Lexus SC400 Base sold well in 1994. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Lexus, specifically a SC400.

Tags: 2-Door, Base, Coupe, Lexus SC400, United States market

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