It is common to find buyers of the Lexus SC400 enthusiastic about their purchase. The SC400 has been one of the premier vehicles of the Lexus line for over ten years. It is an important car and the 1993 model is no exception. The Lexus SC400 falls into the coupe for the family category. The SC400 inspires brand loyalty, and it's not unusual to have a buyer purchase Lexuss year after year

Under the Hood

The restyled SC400 Base is equipped with a 4.0-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota four-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1992 version.

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.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the SC400 Base are 70.10 inches wide by 187.80 inches long. It sits 53.90 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 103.10 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The listed retail price in 1993 (MSRP) was $27,900, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is on target the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1993 SC400 is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 18.50-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.

The 1993 SC400 gets 23 - 24 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 in the city. This is subpar for a coupe car.

We Think...

The 1992 model began the promise of the Lexus SC400. The 1993 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.

Tags: 2-Door, Base, Canada market, Coupe, Lexus SC400

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