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1997 Lexus SC 400 Specs

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Fuel Economy

18 mpg

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Edmunds Type: Midsize Coupe
Where Built: Japan
EPA Class: Subcompact Cars

Dimensions

Exterior

Length: 192.5 in.

Width: 70.9 in.

Height: 53.2 in.

Wheel Base: 105.9 in.

Ground Clearance: 5.1 in.

Curb Weight: 3605 lbs.

Interior

Front Head Room: 38.3 in.

Front Hip Room: 55.1 in.

Front Shoulder Room: 56 in.

Rear Head Room: 36.1 in.

Rear Shoulder Room: 52.7 in.

Rear Hip Room: 39.2 in.

Front Leg Room: 44.1 in.

Rear Leg Room: 27.2 in.

Luggage Capacity: 9.3 cu. ft.

Maximum Seating: 4

Performance Data

Performance

Acceleration (0-60 mph): 6.8 sec.

Braking Distance (60-0 mph): 116 ft.

Road Holding Index: .85 g

Base Number of Cylinders: 8

Base Engine Size: 4 liters

Base Engine Type: V8

Horsepower: 260 hp

Max Horsepower: 5300 rpm

Torque: 270 ft-lbs.

Max Torque: 4500 rpm

Maximum Towing Capacity: 2000 lbs.

Drive Type: RWD

Turning Circle: 36.1 ft.

Fuel Data

Fuel
Fuel Tank Capacity: 20.6 gal.
EPA Mileage Estimates: (City/Highway/Combined)
Automatic: 16 mpg / 21 mpg / 18 mpg
Range in Miles:
Automatic: 329.6 mi. / 432.6 mi. / 370.8 mi.

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