Lexus SC First generation

Lexus SC First generation
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The Lexus SC First generation (1992–2000): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 7 versions in the United States and Canada.

Model codes: Z30

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length––4,859–4,890 mm
Width––1,791–1,801 mm
Height––1,331–1,351 mm
Wheelbase2,680 mm RDW–2,690 mm
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,592–1,648 kg RDW–1,581–1,635 kg
Mass in running order1,692–1,748 kg RDW––
Gross vehicle weight2,016 kg RDW––
Towing, braked trailer745 kg RDW––
Seats and space
Seats4 RDW––
Doors2 RDW––
Luggage space (EPA)–255 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)–2,407 L EPA–

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, RDW type approvals (Netherlands), US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

All 7 versions of the Lexus SC First generation

United States 6 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1998–20002MODE CLKUP3.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1999–2000CLKUP4.0 LPetrol5-speed automaticRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
19982MODE 2LKUP4.0 LPetrol5-speed automaticRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1992–1997(FFS), 2MODE 2LKUP3.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1992–1997(FFS)3.0 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive18–19 MPG (12.4–13.1 L/100 km) EPA291–307 g/km
1992–1997(FFS), 2MODE 2LKUP4.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km

Canada 1 version

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
1995–1997Subcompact4.0 LPetrol4-speed automatic12.1–12.7 L/100 km 5-cycle278–292 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.