1992 Lexus SC 400 specifications

1992 Lexus SC 400 data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2690 mm 105.9 inches
Track/tread (front) 1521 mm 59.9 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1524 mm 60 inches
Length 4854 mm 191.1 inches
Width 1790 mm 70.5 inches
Height 1336 mm 52.6 inches
Ground clearance 124 mm 4.9 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.8
Kerb weight 1622 kg 3576 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
Cylinders V 8
Capacity 4 litre
3969 cc
(242.203 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 87.5 × 82.5 mm
3.44 × 3.25 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.06
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
32 valves in total
maximum power output 253 PS (250 bhp) (186 kW)
at 5600 rpm
maximum torque 353 Nm (260 ft·lb) (36 kgm)
at 4400 rpm
Specific output 47 kW/litre
63.9 ps/litre
63 bhp/litre
1.03 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 88.94 Nm/litre
1.07 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10:1
Fuel system Toyota fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1117.6 kPa (162.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 496.13 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 15.2 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 241 km/h (150 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
156.27 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 PS/kg
114.94 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 kW/kg
154.13 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 bhp/kg
0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
8.7 kg/kW
14.53 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
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 3.100
Turning circle
Front suspension I.DW.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.DW.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front 7.0 x 16
Wheel size rear 7.0 x 16
Tyres front Bridgestone Potenza RE93 P225/55 R 16 94V
Tyres rear Bridgestone Potenza RE93 P225/55 R 16 94V
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 297 mm
Rear brake diameter 307 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.75
Final drive ratio 3.62
general
Carfolio.com ID25509
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 38.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1992 Lexus SC 400 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2022-05-04.

Lexus SC models

Lexus SC 300 -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 2997 cm3/182.9cuin 225 PS 222 bhp 166 kW 1615 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5A 3969 cm3/242.2cuin 290 PS 286 bhp 213 kW 1658 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 2997 cm3/182.9cuin 225 PS 222 bhp 166 kW 1615 kg
Lexus SC 400 -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5A 3969 cm3/242.2cuin 290 PS 286 bhp 213 kW 1658 kg
Lexus SC 300 -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 2997 cm3/182.9cuin 225 PS 222 bhp 166 kW 1615 kg
Lexus SC 400 -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5A 3969 cm3/242.2cuin 290 PS 286 bhp 213 kW 1658 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 2997 cm3/182.9cuin 225 PS 222 bhp 166 kW 1605 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 3969 cm3/242.2cuin 260 PS 256 bhp 191 kW 1635 kg
Lexus SC 300 -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2997 cm3/182.9cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1610 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 2997 cm3/182.9cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1615 kg
Lexus SC 400 -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 3969 cm3/242.2cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW 1640 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2997 cm3/182.9cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1610 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 2997 cm3/182.9cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1615 kg
Lexus SC 400 -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 3969 cm3/242.2cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW 1645 kg
Lexus SC 300 -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2997 cm3/182.9cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1590 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 2997 cm3/182.9cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1600 kg
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