1997 Lexus SC 400 specs & colors
2dr Car
MSRP
- 2dr Cpe
- $50,800
Key specs
Color options
Interior
No colors available
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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18 City / 23 Hwy
MPG
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260 hp
Horsepower
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4
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Four-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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12.0 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Pwr-Assisted
Brake Type
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11.6 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Electrical
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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80
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Engine
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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4.0L/242
Displacement
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270 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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260 @ 5300
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Transmission Overdrive Switch
A/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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18 City / 23 Hwy
MPG
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12.0 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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9 ft³
Trunk Volume
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75 ft³
Passenger Volume
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44 in
Front Leg Room
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N/A
Liftover Height
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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38 in
Front Head Room
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36 in
Second Head Room
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4
Passenger Capacity
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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27 in
Second Leg Room
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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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39 in
Second Hip Room
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193 in
Length, Overall
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53 in
Second Shoulder Room
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53 in
Height, Overall
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106 in
Wheelbase
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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Steering
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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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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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Suspension
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Tires & Wheels
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P225/55R16
Front Tire Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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16 x 7 in
Spare Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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16 x 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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P225/55R16
Rear Tire Size
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P225/55R16
Spare Tire Size
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16 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Weight & Capacity
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,605 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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21 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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