1997 Lexus SC

Base 2dr Coupe Coupe

V8

Automatic 4-Speed

JT8CH32Y9V0053392

Clear

Gasoline

FEATURED DEALER SODA MOTORS AUTO SALES LLC 312 Connell Highway Newport, RI 02840 401-846-7632 FEATURED VEHICLE 1997 Lexus SC 400 Base 2dr Coupe VEHICLE DETAILS Year: 1997 Make: Lexus Model: SC 400 Trim: Base 2dr Coupe Engine: 4.0L V8 Transmission: Automatic 4-Speed Fuel Type: Gasoline Exterior: Green Interior: Tan Mileage: 104417 Vin: JT8CH32Y9V0053392 Stock#: 01306 Body Style: Coupe Condition: Used VEHICLE INFO In the early 1990s,[7] following the début of Lexus, automotive press reports indicated a forthcoming mid-size Lexus coupé to compete with the luxury coupés of other marques like Mercedes-Benz SL, Acura Legend coupe and Infiniti M30 coupe. At that point, Toyota had no genuine luxury coupés in its model range. A coupe would complement the successful Lexus flagship model, the V8-powered, rear-wheel drive LS 400 sedan.[7] The coupé was going to be targeted towards the American market,[8] and the development effort for its exterior design was handed over to the Calty Design Research center in California in 1987.[7]1992–1996 Lexus SC 400The American Calty design team took a different approach to designing the car,[9] using plaster molding shapes to design the body,[7] and working three-dimensionally instead of the traditional 2-D sketch approach.[7] As described by design chiefs Denis Campbell and Erwin Lui,[7] the result was a car that was based on "emotion and feeling" rather than linear aesthetics. The resulting design possessed almost no straight edges, and produced a drag coefficient of Cd=0.31.[7][10] The final design by Lui was approved in 1989, resulting in Lui being sent back to Japan for 4 months to finish the car.[11] According to automotive journalist Bill Russ, the SC design was considered influential among automotive designs of the time.[8]Production of the Soarer started in April 1991 at the Motomachi plant in Toyota, Aichi,[5] with the Lexus SC produced alongside the Soarer at a second Higashi Fuji plant at Susono, Shizuoka.[4] Motomachi-sourced cars lasted until April 1997.[5]The SC 400 débuted on June 1, 1991 in the United States as a 1992 model. The SC 400's 4.0 L V8 1UZ-FE, the same engine as used in the LS 400, was reported to have cost over US$400,000,000 in research and development.[12] The SC 400 was honored as the Motor Trend Import Car of the Year for 1992. It also made Car and Driver magazine's Ten Best list for 1992 through 1998.The first-generation SC lasted in production until July 7, 2000, over nine years, quite long compared to the other cars of the 1990s.[2] Even with the SC's long production cycle, only minor exterior changes were made. New tail lighting and a modified spoiler design was part of the mid-cycle vehicle refresh. A front grille was added in 1996, along with a redesigned front bumper, side skirts and rocker panels. The SC 400 produced 250 hp (186 kW)/260 lb·ft (353 N·m) from 1991 to 1995.[14] The original 1991–1997 engines for the 2JZ-GE-powered SC 300 were rated at 225 hp (168 kW)/210 lb·ft (285 N·m). The output of the SC 300 was five horsepower more than the equivalent engine used in the Toyota Supra.[15]In 1996, the SC 400's 1UZ-FE engine design was upgraded to 260 hp (194 kW) from 250 hp (186 kW). These engines were coupled with a 4-speed automatic transmission on both the SC 300 and SC 400 models. A 5-speed manual transmission was only offered on the SC 300 from its debut until 1997.1998 Lexus SC 400.In 1997 (1998 model year), both the SC 300 and 400 were upgraded with VVT-i and thus the ratings were raised to 290 hp (216 kW)/300 lb·ft (407 N·m) of torque for the SC 400 and 225 hp (168 kW)/220 lb·ft (298 N·m) of torque for the SC 300. Tests conducted on the new engines showed an acceleration for the SC 400 for years 1992–1995 of 0–60 mph in 6.9 seconds, years 1996–1997 in 6.7 seconds, and years 1998–2000 in 6.3 seconds. For the SC 300 an acceleration 0–60 mph in 6.8 seconds.For Sale:1997 Lexus SC400. Nice Driver. Newer Tires, Runs and Shifts perfectly. Glossy paint with only a few minor imperfections shown in pictures. Interior is immaculate. Clean car overall. Comes with original books, spare, jack, tools... etc. TEMPORARY PLATE AVAILABLE. VEHICLE OPTIONS Option List:Abs - 4-Wheel, Antenna Type - Power, Anti-Theft System - Alarm, Cassette, Center Console, Cruise Control, Digital Instrument Panel, Dimming Rearview Mirror - Auto, Driver Seat Power Adjustments, Exterior Entry Lights, Front Air Conditioning, Front Air Conditioning - Automatic Climate Control, Front Airbags - Dual, Front Fog Lights, Front Seat Type - Bucket, Front Wipers - Intermittent, Gauge - Tachometer, Headlights - Auto On/Off, Memorized Settings - Driver Seat, Multi-Function Remote - Keyless Entry, Multi-Function Remote - Trunk Release, Passenger Seat Power Adjustments, Power Brakes, Power Door Locks, Power Steering, Power Windows, Radio - Am/Fm, Shift Knob Trim - Leather, Side Mirror Adjustments - Power, Side Mirrors - Auto-Dimming, Side Mirrors - Heated, Steering Wheel - Power Tilt And Telescopic, Steering Wheel Trim - Leather, Tinted Glass, Tire Type, Upholstery - Leather, Wheel Diameter - 16 Inch, Wheels - Alloy, Window Defogger - Rear PHOTO GALLERY SHARE WITH OTHERS Ad generated by CarsForSale.com CarsForSale.com is the most affordable and effective autolisting provider Find out why.