1998 Lexus SC 300 specs & colors
2dr Car
MSRP
      - 2dr Cpe Auto
 - $41,100
 
Key specs
Color options
Interior
  No colors available
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
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                    Gas I6  
                Engine Type 
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                    19 City / 24 Hwy  
                MPG 
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                    225 hp 
                Horsepower 
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                    4  
                Seating Capacity 
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Brakes
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                    11.4 x 0.63 in 
                Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 
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                    Pwr-Assisted  
                Brake Type 
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                    10.7 x 1.10 in 
                Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 
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                    Yes  
                Disc - Rear (Yes or   ) 
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                    Four-Wheel  
                Brake ABS System 
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                    Not Available  
                Drum - Rear (Yes or   ) 
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                    N/A  
                Brake ABS System (Second Line) 
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                    Yes  
                Disc - Front (Yes or   ) 
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Electrical
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                    582  
                Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 
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                    80  
                Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 
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Engine
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                    225 @ 6000  
                SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 
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                    220 @ 4000  
                SAE Net Torque @ RPM 
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                    3.0L/183  
                Displacement 
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                    Gas I6  
                Engine Type 
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                    A/T  
                4-Speed A/T Transmission Options 
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                    19 City / 24 Hwy  
                MPG 
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                    8.9 qts 
                Total Cooling System Capacity 
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Measurements
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                    5 in 
                Min Ground Clearance 
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                    60 in 
                Track Width, Front 
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                    31 in 
                Liftover Height 
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                    75 ft³ 
                Passenger Volume 
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                    55 in 
                Front Hip Room 
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                    193 in 
                Length, Overall 
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                    56 in 
                Front Shoulder Room 
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                    71 in 
                Width, Max w/o mirrors 
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                    27 in 
                Second Leg Room 
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                    9 ft³ 
                Trunk Volume 
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                    44 in 
                Front Leg Room 
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                    38 in 
                Front Head Room 
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                    36 in 
                Second Head Room 
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                    106 in 
                Wheelbase 
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                    53 in 
                Height, Overall 
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                    60 in 
                Track Width, Rear 
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                    39 in 
                Second Hip Room 
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                    53 in 
                Second Shoulder Room 
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                    4  
                Passenger Capacity 
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Steering
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                    3  
                Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 
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                    36 ft 
                Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 
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                    17  
                Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 
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                    38 ft 
                Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall 
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                    Pwr Rack & Pinion  
                Steering Type 
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Suspension
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                    Double Wishbone  
                Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) 
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                    Double Wishbone  
                Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) 
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                    Independent  
                Suspension Type - Rear 
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                    Independent  
                Suspension Type - Front 
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Tires & Wheels
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                    16 x 6.5 in 
                Spare Wheel Size 
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                    16 x 6.5 in 
                Rear Wheel Size 
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                    P225/55R16  
                Front Tire Size 
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                    16 x 6.5 in 
                Front Wheel Size 
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                    Aluminum  
                Spare Wheel Material 
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                    Aluminum  
                Rear Wheel Material 
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                    P225/55R16  
                Spare Tire Size 
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                    Aluminum  
                Front Wheel Material 
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                    P225/55R16  
                Rear Tire Size 
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Weight & Capacity
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                    N/A  
                Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 
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                    160 lbs 
                Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 
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                    N/A  
                Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 
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                    21 gal 
                Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 
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                    1,600 lbs 
                Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 
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                    N/A  
                Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 
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                    3,561 lbs 
                Base Curb Weight 
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