Just wondering if the '97 SC300 model comes with the VVTI engine?

 

Nope...98+ models only.

Lance
98 SC400
95 Supra TT

 

How much HP does the 300 VTI have? I thought that only the 400 came VTI

 

The (300) 2jz-ge vvt-i has 220 hp. Both SC3/400 came with VVT-I starting in 98'.

 

Both SC models came with VVT-i from 1998 on, but only the SC400 got a real power boost--from 260hp to 290hp, along with a 5-speed auto.

The SC300 held steady at 225hp (same as the year before), but from what I understand, the VVT-i helped with mid-range punch. Maybe more torque with the VVT-i equipped SC300s?

Lance
98 SC400
95 Supra TT

 

Right, 225. According to the Lexus website torque went down from 210 to 200 between 97-98 Is this a typo or what? Also it says torque went up to 220 in 00'.

 

Nobody knows huh, I have no clue but if it is true that is REALLY wierd:eek:

 

Tq is 220 lbs ft '98-2K

 

Oh, thats what I thought, a typo, Lexus needs to fix their website. Check out the links below, they are for 98', 99', and 00' SC3's.


http://www.lexus.com/cpo/model_library/sc300_98.html



http://www.lexus.com/cpo/model_library/sc300_99.html


http://www.lexus.com/cpo/model_library/sc300_00.html