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- 2dr Cpe Manual $39,000
- 2dr Cpe Auto $39,900
1997 Lexus SC 300 specs & colors
2dr Car
$39,000
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Specifications
| EPA Classification | Sub-Compact |
| Spare Wheel Size | 16 x 6.5 in |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Size | 16 x 6.5 in |
| Front Wheel Size | 16 x 6.5 in |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 80 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 225 @ 6000 |
| Displacement | 3.0L/183 |
| Engine Type | Gas I6 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 210 @ 4800 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 24 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Cruising Range - City | 391.40 mi |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 494.40 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 19 MPG |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.000 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 2.95 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.894 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.768 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.285 |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.783 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.275 |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Double Wishbone |
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | Double Wishbone |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 10.8 x -TBD- in |
| Brake ABS System | Four-Wheel |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.4 x -TBD- in |
| Brake Type | Pwr-Assisted |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 20.6 gal |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.1 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 17.3 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 36.1 ft |
| Spare Tire Size | P225/55R16 |
| Rear Tire Size | P225/55R16 |
| Front Tire Size | P225/55R16 |
| Base Curb Weight | 3516 lbs |
| Passenger Capacity | 4 |
| Min Ground Clearance | 5.1 in |
| Front Leg Room | 44.1 in |
| Height, Overall | 53.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in |
| Front Hip Room | 55.1 in |
| Second Hip Room | 39.2 in |
| Front Head Room | 38.3 in |
| Second Leg Room | 27.2 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.0 in |
| Length, Overall | 192.5 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 52.7 in |
| Second Head Room | 36.1 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 70.9 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 59.8 in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Track Width, Front | 59.8 in |
| Passenger Volume | 75.4 ft³ |
| Trunk Volume | 9.3 ft³ |
| Fog lamps integrated into lower air intake | Standard |
| Projector headlamps w/independent halogen high beam lamps | Standard |
| Full trunk trim | Standard |
| Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors w/center visor | Standard |
| Padded instrument panel | Standard |
| Rear wheel drive | Standard |
| Side door beams | Standard |
| Lockable glove box | Standard |
| Cut pile carpeting | Standard |
| Automatic on-off headlamps | Standard |
| Dual body-colored pwr mirrors w/defoggers | Standard |
| Matte finish Bird's-Eye maple wood interior trim-inc: doors, instrument panel | Standard |
| Color-keyed side skirts on rocker panel area | Standard |
| Electronic analog displays-inc: 8000-rpm tachometer, 160-mph speedometer, coolant temp, fuel level | Standard |
| 3.0L (183) twin cam EFI 24-valve I6 engine | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger air bags supplemental restraint system (SRS) | Standard |
| 4-wheel independent double-wishbone suspension w/coil springs, gas-filled shock absorbers | Standard |
| Lighting-inc: front individual map lights, glove box, trunk, ashtray | Standard |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Center console-inc: cassette box storage space, front/rear ashtray, cigarette lighter, push-open cupholder, cellular phone storage capability | Standard |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | Standard |
| Front/rear crumple zones | Standard |
| City 19/hwy 24 (3.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) | Standard |
| Molded fabric roof headliner | Standard |
| Vehicle theft-deterrent system | Standard |
| Centrally-located platinum-tipped spark plugs | Standard |
| 20.6 gallon fuel tank w/fuel cap hanger | Standard |
| Computer-controlled ignition system w/twin knock sensors | Standard |
| 4-wheel 3-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS) | Standard |
| Tool kit | Standard |
| Front passenger seat pwr walk-in feature | Standard |
| 5-way pwr front seats w/adjustable lumbar support, headrests | Standard |
| 225/55VR16 SBR tires | Standard |
| Illuminated entry-inc: dome lamp, door courtesy lamps, driver footlamp, ignition keyhole light | Standard |
| Rear window defogger w/auto-off timer | Standard |
| ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette-inc: 170-watt pwr, auto-reverse, Dolby Noise Reduction, digital clock, 7-speakers | Standard |
| Warning lights-inc: fuel level, coolant level, oil level, oil pressure, battery, engine, parking brake, ABS, air bag, door ajar, seat belt disconnect, tail lamp bulb failure | Standard |
| Remote entry system-inc: audible lock, 2-stage unlock confirmation, trunk release, panic function | Standard |
| Front/rear stabilizer bars | Standard |
| Flush-mounted retracting rear assist grips | Standard |
| Trip computer-inc: average mpg, instantaneous mpg, drive time, outside temp | Standard |
| Front cupholder | Standard |
| Full size spare tire w/steel wheel | Standard |
| Integrated coat hooks | Standard |
| Air conditioning system-inc: automatic climate control, soft-touch controls, digital temp setting display | Standard |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel/shift lever/parking brake handle | Standard |
| Net-style seatback pockets | Standard |
| 4-wheel pwr-assisted ventilated disc brakes | Standard |
| Remote electric trunk/fuel-filler door release | Standard |
| Body-color flush-mounted door handles | Standard |
| Manual tilt/telescopic steering column w/auto tilt-away | Standard |
| 16" X 6.5" aluminum alloy wheels | Standard |
| Front/rear 3-point safety belts | Standard |
| Unique "easy access" 4-link door hinges | Standard |
| Insulation panels-inc: roof silencer, hood, foam rubber body noise isolation inserts, dash, cowl, floor, room partition | Standard |
| Pwr windows w/driver side "auto-down" feature | Standard |
| Instrument panel indicators-inc: lights-on, turn signal, high beams, cruise control, over-drive off, transmission pwr mode indicators | Standard |
| Vehicle speed-sensing progressive pwr rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| Semi-concealed variable intermittent windshield wiper/washers w/mist control | Standard |
| Automatic pwr antenna | Standard |
| Front A-pillar retractable assist grips | Standard |
| Retained accessory pwr | Standard |
| First aid kit located in trunk | Standard |
| Front door map pockets | Standard |
| Pwr door locks-inc: driver door two-turn unlock, anti lock-out | Standard |
| 4-wheel 3-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS) | Standard |
| Dual exhaust w/stainless steel tips | Standard |
| Electronic digital odometer w/dual trip meters, LCD display | Standard |
| Pre-wiring for options-inc: cellular phone, transceiver, command module, rear window imprinted antenna | Standard |
| Auto-dimming electrochromic rear view mirror | Standard |
| Color-keyed front/rear bumpers | Standard |
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