1992 Model

Introduction of Lexus SC400

• SC400 4.0-liter (242 cubic inches.), four-cam, 32-valve 90° V8
  
• Horsepower at rpm, 250 hp @ 5,600 rpm.
  
• Torque at rpm 260 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm.
  
• 0-60 mph acceleration 6.9 seconds.
  
• 1/4-mile acceleration 15.3 seconds.
  
• Top track speed 150 mph.
  
• Fuel consumption 18/22 mpg City/Highway.
  
• Aerodynamic drag coefficient 0.32 ,0.31 with opt. rear spoiler
  
• 4-Speed automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (4ECT-i), with power/normal shift modes. Rear-wheel drive (optional Traction Control System).
  
• 4-wheel independent, double-wishbone suspension.
  
• Vehicle speed-sensing, progressive power rack-and-pinion.
  
• 4-wheel ventilated, power-assisted anti-lock discs (ABS).
  

  

  

  1993 Model

• Passenger airbag SRS added.
  
• New Lexus Portable Plus Cellular Phone option.
  
• Automatic headlamps added.
  
• All outboard passenger seatbelts now include "ALR" function that allows easier use of a child seat (without a locking clip).
  
• New exterior colour: Graphite Metallic.
  

  1994 Model

• Instrument panel illumination changed from white to amber.
  
• Climate control system revised for CFC-free refrigerant.
  
• New emissions controls and on-board diagnostics.
  
• Revised stitching on leather-wrapped steering wheel.
  
• Thicker steering wheel rim.
  

  1992-1993 gauge lighting
  

  1994-1997 gauge lighting
  

  1995 Model

• Revised front air dam; extension deleted.
  
• Revised tail lamps.
  
• New wheel design.
  
• Cornering lamps replaced with foglamps.
  
• Audible remote entry.
  
• Revised power passenger seat.
  
• Parking brake handle moved 0.4-inch farther away from driver's seat.
  
• Climate control and audio system displays changed from green to amber.
  
• Outside temperature gauge added.
  
• Second cupholder added.
  
• Revised audio system.
  
• Meets 1997 side impact standards.
  
• Slight suspension and steering retuning.
  
• New noise-control measures added.
  
• Ivory instrument panel changes hue.
  
• New interior-trim colours: Black Leather replaces Gray Leather
  
• New exterior colours: Renaissance Red, Platinum Silver Metallic and Teal Mist Metallic.
  

  

  

  1996 Model

• Engine still is a 32-Valve V8, but power uprated to 260 hp.
  
• Horsepower at rpm, 260 hp @ 5,300.
  
• Torque at rpm, 270 lb-ft @ 4,500.
  
• 0 - 60 mph acceleration 6.8 seconds.
  
• 1/4-mile acceleration 15.3 seconds.
  
• Top track speed 149 mph.
  
• Meets 1997 federal side-impact standards.
  
• Multifunction remote entry system with audible signal, car finder, trunk release and "panic mode".
  
• Rear-window glass-imprinted antenna.
  
• Pre-tensioners added to front seatbelts
  
• Adoption of electrochromic mirrors
  
• Moonroof adoption of one-touch open slide function.
  
• Lexus chrome-plated wheels.
  
• Exterior colour discontinued: Teal Mist Metallic.
  
• Exterior colour addition: Bordeaux Pearl.
  

  1997 Model

• Flush foglamps.
  
• New upper/lower grille.
  
• Color-keyed side skirts.
  
• Redesigned rear spoiler, bumper and taillamps.
  
• New alloy wheel design.
  
• Exterior colour discontinued: Sandstone Beige Metallic, Royal Jade Pearl and Midnight Indigo Pearl
• New exterior colours: Shadow Rose Quartz, Classic Green Pearl and Royal Sapphire.
  

  

  

  1998 Model

• New engine with continuously Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i).
  
• Horsepower at rpm, 290 hp @ 6,000.
  
• Torque at rpm, 300 lb-ft @ 4,000.
  
• 0 - 60 mph acceleration 6.3 seconds.
  
• 1/4-mile acceleration 14.7 seconds.
  
• Top track speed 149 mph.
  
• Fuel consumption 19/25 mpg city/highway.
  
• Aerodynamic drag coefficient 0.32 (0.31 with optional rear spoiler).
  
  
• New five-speed Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i).
  
• Five-speed automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i).
• Overdrive fifth gear, auto-select shift program, engine/transmission networking, flex-lockup torque converter
  
• Improved tires.
  
• Genuine wood trim on the center console.
  
• Electronic programmable garage-door opener.
  
• Gated shifter and wood- and leather-trimmed shift knob.
  
• Adoption of in-key multifunction remote.
  
• Vehicle theft-deterrent and immobilizer system, with in-key transponder.
  
• New exterior colors: Imperial Jade Mica and Baroque Red Metallic
  

  1999 Model

• Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL).
  
• Adoption of Digital Sound Processor.
  
• Six-disc CD auto-changer standardized.
  
• Floor mats standardized.
  
• Three-spoke steering-wheel design.
  
• Daytime running lights.
  
• Larger brake size.
  
• SC 400 V8 engine meets Transitional Low-Emission Vehicle (T-LEV) certification for 50 states.
  
• New exterior colors: Golden Pearl, Millennium Silver Metallic and Angora Beige Metallic.
  

  2000 Model

• On-board Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR) system.
  
• Exterior colour discontinued: Baroque Red Metallic.
  
• Exterior colour addition: Cinnabar Pearl.

  New Model introduced for 2001 SC430

  
  

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Data compiled by S'Low Rider courtesy of LSOC