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Lexus SC

1991 – 2000 Japan

Lexus built the SC for 9 years, from 1991 to 2000. All 3 variants use petrol engines, from 228 to 264 hp.

Lexus SC
Body styleNot specified
Production1991 – 2000
Variants3
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power228 – 264 hp
0–100 km/h6.9 – 7.4 s
Top speed235 – 241 km/h
Fuel economy—

Rear Wheel Drive

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VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
300 5MT RWD (228 HP)
3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 228 hp 7.4 s 235 5-Speed manual
400 V8 4AT RWD (254 HP)
4.0 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 254 hp 6.9 s 241 4-Speed automatic
400 V8 4AT RWD (264 HP)
4.0 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 264 hp — — 4-Speed automatic

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2997 cm3 (183 ci)
Power
168 KW @ 6000 RPM228 HP @ 6000 RPM225 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
210 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM285 Nm @ 4800 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
11.9 gallons (45.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
146 mph (235 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
7.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Dimensions

Length
191.1 in (4854 mm)
Width
70.5 in (1791 mm)
Height
52.6 in (1336 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.9/60 in (1,521/1,524 mm)
Wheelbase
105.9 in (2690 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
9.3 cuFT (263 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.31

Weight

Unladen Weight
3576 lbs (1622 kg)

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
3969 cm3 (242 ci)
Power
187 KW @ 6500 RPM254 HP @ 6500 RPM251 BHP @ 6500 RPM
Torque
260 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM353 Nm @ 4400 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
150 mph (241 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
6.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Dimensions

Length
191.1 in (4854 mm)
Width
70.5 in (1791 mm)
Height
52.6 in (1336 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.9/60 in (1,521/1,524 mm)
Wheelbase
105.9 in (2690 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
9.3 cuFT (263 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.31

Weight

Unladen Weight
3576 lbs (1622 kg)

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
3969 cm3 (242 ci)
Power
194 KW @ 5300 RPM264 HP @ 5300 RPM260 BHP @ 5300 RPM
Torque
273 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM370 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Dimensions

Length
191.1 in (4854 mm)
Width
70.5 in (1791 mm)
Height
52.6 in (1336 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.9/60 in (1,521/1,524 mm)
Wheelbase
105.9 in (2690 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
9.3 cuFT (263 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.31

Weight

Unladen Weight
3600 lbs (1633 kg)
Length4,854 mm
Width1,791 mm
Height1,336 mm
Wheelbase2,690 mm
Curb weight1,622 – 1,633 kg
Torque285 – 370 Nm

Ranges across all 3 variants of this generation.