The Lexus SC is a grand tourer that was manufactured by Lexus from 1991 to 2010. It featured a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive design and seating for up to four passengers. The first-generation SC debuted as the V8-powered SC 400 in 1991, and the I6-powered SC 300 was added in 1992. The SC 400 used a 4.0-liter V8 engine, while the SC 300 used a 3.0-liter straight-6 engine. The second-generation model, the SC 430, went into production in 2001 and featured a hardtop convertible design and a V8 engine.
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- What engine does the SC400 have?
- Does the SC400 have the 1UZ?
- Which Lexus SC has the 2JZ?
- What was the last year Lexus made the SC 430?
- What does SC mean Lexus?
- Does SC300 have same engine as Supra?
- What engines came in the SC300?
- What engine comes in the Lexus SC 430?
- Does the SC300 have a 2JZ?
- When was the Lexus SC discontinued?
What engine does the SC400 have?
4.0 L V81992 Lexus SC 400 / Engine
Does the SC400 have the 1UZ?
The SC400 uses the Lexus LS400’s 1UZ-FE 4.0-liter V-8, rated at 250 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque.
Which Lexus SC has the 2JZ?
Technical specifications
| Drivetrain specifications by generation | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model year(s) | Model no. | Engine code |
| 1992–1997 | SC 300 | 2JZ-GE |
| 1998–2001 | SC 300 | 2JZ-GE |
| 2002–2005 | SC 430 | 3UZ-FE |
What was the last year Lexus made the SC 430?
The Lexus SC430 was manufactured from 2002 to 2010. With its V8 engine, convertible top, and two-seater cockpit, the SC430 might theoretically be considered a sports vehicle, but in reality, it was essentially a high-end luxury tourer.
What does SC mean Lexus?
Sports Coupe
Lexus SC. Aimed at targeting the mid-size luxury coupe market, the SC stood for Sports Coupe. It also has the unique distinction of being one of the few models produced by Lexus without an S or X at the end.
Does SC300 have same engine as Supra?
No, it’s not a Supra. But it’s pretty damn close. The SC is bigger and heavier, but underneath you’ll find most of the same components. More importantly, under the bonnet you’ll find the same 2JZ engine in non-turbo guise, connected to the same five-speed manual transmission.
What engines came in the SC300?
3.0 L 6-cylinder2000 Lexus SC 300 / Engine
What engine comes in the Lexus SC 430?
Engine Type (3UZ-FE) V8 Displacement 4.3 litres (4293 cc) Valvetrain DOHC 32 valves, Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) Acoustic Control Induction System (ACIS) and Electronic Throttle Control System with intelligence (ETCS-i), Ultra- Low Emission Vehicle (U-LEV) Bore x Stroke 91.0 x 82.5 mm (3.6 x 3.2 in. …
Does the SC300 have a 2JZ?
Toyota fans will recognize the SC300’s 2JZ-GE 225-hp inline-six as being shared with the Supra. The most crucial difference between the SC300 and SC400 isn’t just the engine: Only the SC300 offered a manual transmission, and only through 1997. The SC also shares a platform with the fourth-gen Supra.
When was the Lexus SC discontinued?
July 2010
Its full model name was the Lexus SC 430, because the standard engine was a 4.3-liter V8 unit (3UZ-FE), although some export models featured an engine with a smaller displacement. The transmission was a 6-speed automatic. Production of the Lexus SC 430 was discontinued at the end of July 2010.
