Top 5 Lexus Models of the 1990s

3. Lexus SC 300 & 400

Luxury coupes were important to a brand’s identity in the 1990s. Lexus knew this and launched a stunner with the SC 400. Combining the best qualities of a GT car, the SC was sleek, luxurious, comfortable, and fast. Car & Driver put it on its 10 Best List from 1992 to 1996. One editor even said he “couldn’t think of one single thing to do to the new Lexus coupe that would make it better.”

This is the era that saw the BMW 8 Series, Mercedes-Benz 560SEC, Jaguar XJS, and Lincoln MK VIII. Yet the Lexus SC bested them with its all-around competence.

Mark Webb

Mark Webb is fascinated by anything automotive and particularly loves cars that are unusual or have a good story. He's owned a variety of cars from 60's muscle, Japanese imports, and oddities like a VW Thing and Porsche 924. After 20 years in the automotive and tech industries, he's a walking encyclopedia of car info and is always on the lookout for his next project or a good road trip.