1991
Lexus SC 400
The SC 400 introduced Lexus's luxury coupé identity with a silky 4.0-litre V8 mounted in a body styled in-house by a team led by Erwin Liu. With 250 hp, active noise cancellation, and Toyota's "Super Monitor" LCD information display, it demonstrated Japan's ability to compete at the highest level of luxury grand touring.
Grand Tourer
Shared Parts
Technical Specifications
| Engine | 4.0L DOHC V8 (1UZ-FE) |
| Displacement | 3,969 cc |
| Horsepower | 250 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 353 Nm |
| Transmission | 4-Speed Automatic (A341E) |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Fuel Economy | 12.5 L/100km |
| 0–60 mph | 7.0 sec |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h |
| Length | 4,755 mm |
| Width | 1,795 mm |
| Height | 1,310 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,715 kg |
| MSRP Range | $36,000 (1991 US) |