Lexus SC / Toyota Soarer III (Z30) Coupe (1991-2001)

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Keywords: coupedohcdouble-wishbonelexusluxury-carmanual-transmissionmulti-linkrwdv8

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Product Overview

Lexus SC (chassis code Z30) is a luxury coupe in production from 1991 to 2001. It was available with a range of inline-6 and V8 engines that displaced 3.0 to 4.0 liters.
Arguably the most beautiful coupe to have come out of Japan, the Mk1 Lexus SC boasts lines that are both distinctly 90s Japan and elegantly timeless. Its drivetrain is one of the most legendary from Toyota, too, with the SC 300 powered by a 2JZ-GE and the SC 400 powered by a 1UZ-FE, two of the best Japanese engines ever.
Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the Lexus SC comes with double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup.

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What we found**

Neofiliac score 95% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Exceptional, timeless styling
  • Wonderful fit and finish
  • Superb engines
  • Extremely reliable
Cons
  • Low cargo capacity

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Specifications

SC 300 ATSC 300 MTSC 400 ATSC 400 VVT-i AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity265 L / 9.4 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity78.0 L / 20.6 gal
Passengers4
Payload265 kg / 584 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsDisc
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Suspension | FrontDouble-wishbone
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size225/55 R16 V225/55 R16 V225/55 R16 V225/55 R16

Construction

Body Style2-door Coupe

Dimensions

Size | Height1330 mm / 52.4 in1330 mm / 52.4 in1335 mm / 52.6 in1340 mm / 52.8 in
Size | Length4860 mm / 191.3 in4860 mm / 191.3 in4860 mm / 191.3 in4850 mm / 190.9 in
Size | Width1790 mm / 70.5 in
Track Width | Front1520.0 mm / 59.8 in
Track Width | Rear1520.0 mm / 59.8 in1520.0 mm / 59.8 in1525.0 mm / 60.0 in1520.0 mm / 59.8 in
Weight1595.0 kg / 3516.4 lbs1595.0 kg / 3516.4 lbs1640.0 kg / 3615.6 lbs1610.0 kg / 3549.4 lbs
Wheel Size16 in
Wheelbase2690 mm / 105.9 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h7.5 sec7.5 sec6.9 sec6.9 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph7.1 sec7.1 sec6.6 sec6.6 sec
Fuel Economy16.0 L/100km / 14.7 MPG (urban)16.0 L/100km / 14.7 MPG (urban)11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (combined) | 18.0 L/100km / 13.1 MPG (urban)12.4 L/100km / 19.0 MPG (urban) | 9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (highway)
Top Speed235.0 km/h / 146.0 mph235.0 km/h / 146.0 mph241.0 km/h / 149.8 mph241.0 km/h / 149.8 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Engine | Bore86.0 mm / 3.4 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in87.5 mm / 3.4 in87.5 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Compression Ratio10.1:110.1:110.0:110.5:1
Engine | Displacement3.0 L / 182.9 cu-in / 2997.0 cc3.0 L / 182.9 cu-in / 2997.0 cc4.0 L / 242.2 cu-in / 3969.0 cc4.0 L / 242.2 cu-in / 3969.0 cc
Engine | Power230.0 hp / 171.5 kW @ 6000 rpm230.0 hp / 171.5 kW @ 6000 rpm245.0 hp / 182.7 kW @ 5400 rpm294.0 hp / 219.2 kW @ 6000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output76.7 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in76.7 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in61.7 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in74.1 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke86.0 mm / 3.4 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in82.5 mm / 3.2 in82.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Torque284 Nm / 209.5 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm284 Nm / 209.5 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm420 Nm / 309.8 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears4-speed5-speed4-speed4-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomaticManualAutomaticAutomatic

Production

Availability1992 ~ 19961992 ~ 19961991 ~ 19961997 ~ 2001

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