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 five-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1999 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.

Statistics

The dimensions of the SC400 Base are 70.50 inches wide by 190.20 inches long. It sits 54.90 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 105.10 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The standard warranty period for the SC400 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 72 months or 70,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the coupe market.

The listed retail price in 2000 (MSRP) was $31,505, with a dealer invoice cost of $27,365. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2000 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.

The SC400 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of nineteen in-city driving and twenty six when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

The 2000 model year was very successful for the Lexus SC400. 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 SC400, United States market

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