1997 Lexus SC 300 Automatic specifications

1997 Lexus SC 300 Automatic data
Applicable to the USA domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2690 mm 105.9 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 4890 mm 192.5 inches
Width 1801 mm 70.9 inches
Height 1351 mm 53.2 inches
Ground clearance 130 mm 5.1 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.82
Kerb weight 1605 kg 3538 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 78 litres 17.2 [20.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.32
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Toyota
Engine code 2JZ-GE
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 3 litre
2997 cc
(182.888 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 86 × 86 mm
3.39 × 3.39 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAE net)		 225 PS (222 bhp) (166 kW)
at 6000 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE net)		 285 Nm (210 ft·lb) (29.1 kgm)
at 4800 rpm
Specific output
(SAE net)		 55.2 kW/litre
75.1 ps/litre
74.1 bhp/litre
1.21 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE net)		 95.1 Nm/litre
1.15 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10:1
Fuel system EFI
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1195 kPa (173.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 499.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
140.24 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 PS/kg
103.14 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 kW/kg
138.32 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
9.7 kg/kW
16.19 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 18/24 US MPG EPA city/highway
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km13.1/9.8 l/100km city/highway
km/litre7.7/10.2 km/l city/highway
UK MPG21.6/28.8 UK MPG city/highway
US MPG18.0/24.0 US MPG city/highway
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 6½ x 16
Wheel size rear 6½ x 16
Tyres front Bridgestonme Potenza RE935 P255/55 R 16 94V
Tyres rear Bridgestonme Potenza RE935 P255/55 R 16 94V
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 274 mm
Rear brake diameter 290 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed automatic
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio 4.27
general
Carfolio.com ID738815
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 27.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1997 Lexus SC 300 Automatic added 2022-01-10.
Last modified 2022-01-10.

Lexus SC models

2000 Lexus SC 300
Lexus SC 300 -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 2997 cm3/182.9cuin 225 PS 222 bhp 166 kW 1615 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4890mm, wb: 2690mm
2000 Lexus SC 400
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5A 3969 cm3/242.2cuin 290 PS 286 bhp 213 kW 1658 kg
8 cyl, 4.0ℓ, l: 4890mm, wb: 2690mm
1999 Lexus SC 300
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 2997 cm3/182.9cuin 225 PS 222 bhp 166 kW 1615 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4890mm, wb: 2690mm
1999 Lexus SC 400
Lexus SC 400 -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5A 3969 cm3/242.2cuin 290 PS 286 bhp 213 kW 1658 kg
8 cyl, 4.0ℓ, l: 4890mm, wb: 2690mm
1998 Lexus SC 300
Lexus SC 300 -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 2997 cm3/182.9cuin 225 PS 222 bhp 166 kW 1615 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4890mm, wb: 2690mm
1998 Lexus SC 400
Lexus SC 400 -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5A 3969 cm3/242.2cuin 290 PS 286 bhp 213 kW 1658 kg
8 cyl, 4.0ℓ, l: 4890mm, wb: 2690mm
1997 Lexus SC 400
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 3969 cm3/242.2cuin 260 PS 256 bhp 191 kW 1635 kg
8 cyl, 4.0ℓ, l: 4890mm, wb: 2690mm
1996 Lexus SC 300 JZZ31L-ACMVFA
Lexus SC 300 -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2997 cm3/182.9cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1610 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4850mm, wb: 2690mm
1996 Lexus SC 300 Automatic JZZ31L-ACPVFA
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 2997 cm3/182.9cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1615 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4850mm, wb: 2690mm
1996 Lexus SC 400 UZZ30L-ACPZKA
Lexus SC 400 -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 3969 cm3/242.2cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW 1640 kg
8 cyl, 4.0ℓ, l: 4850mm, wb: 2690mm
1995 Lexus SC 300 JZZ31L-ACMVFA
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2997 cm3/182.9cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1610 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4850mm, wb: 2690mm
1995 Lexus SC 300 Automatic JZZ31L-ACPVFA
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 2997 cm3/182.9cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1615 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4850mm, wb: 2690mm
1995 Lexus SC 400 UZZ30L-ACPZKA
Lexus SC 400 -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 3969 cm3/242.2cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW 1645 kg
8 cyl, 4.0ℓ, l: 4850mm, wb: 2690mm
1992 Lexus SC 300
Lexus SC 300 -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2997 cm3/182.9cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1590 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4854mm, wb: 2690mm
1992 Lexus SC 300 Automatic
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 2997 cm3/182.9cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1600 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4854mm, wb: 2690mm
1992 Lexus SC 400
Lexus SC 400 -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 3969 cm3/242.2cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW 1622 kg
8 cyl, 4.0ℓ, l: 4854mm, wb: 2690mm
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1997 Volvo C70 Convertible
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5 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4716mm, wb: 2664mm
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