The original Lexus SC's door hinges didn't just swing — they moved out and forward as the door opened, making it easier to climb out in a tight parking spot.
Lead trim: Base · 4-spd auto · 3.0L · up to 290 hp
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FactThe original Lexus SC's door hinges didn't just swing — they moved out and forward as the door opened, making it easier to climb out in a tight parking spot.
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6 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300/SC 400 · 4-spd auto · 3.0L | 1992–1998 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | 225 hp | 210 lb-ft | — | RWD | Automatic 4-spd | — |
| 300/SC 400 · 4-spd auto · 4.0L | 1992–1997 | 4.0 L V8 | — | — | — | RWD | Automatic 4-spd | — |
| 300/SC 400 · 5-spd auto · 4.0L | 1998–1998 | 4.0 L V8 | 290 hp | 300 lb-ft | — | RWD | Automatic 5-spd | — |
| 300/SC 400 · 5-spd manual · 3.0L | 1992–1997 | 3.0 L Inline-6 | 225 hp | 210 lb-ft | — | RWD | Manual 5-spd | — |
| Base · 4-spd auto · 3.0L | 1999–2000 | 3.0 L Inline-6 | 225 hp | 220 lb-ft | — | RWD | Automatic 4-spd | — |
| Base · 5-spd auto · 4.0L | 1999–2000 | 4.0 L V8 | 290 hp | 300 lb-ft | — | RWD | Automatic 5-spd | — |
An estimate, for the 300/SC 400 · 5-spd manual · 3.0L trim: fuel on its EPA figure and a dated national price, upkeep on a per-mile average for the kind of car it is.
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The original Lexus SC's door hinges didn't just swing — they moved out and forward as the door opened, making it easier to climb out in a tight parking spot.
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