New Buyer Of Sc300

[SC300Finalz]

Hey, i'm a new rider of a 97 sc300. I was just wondering what type of engine it uses? Let me know. thanks and any other advice to keep the car running good.

[JDOwen2]

Differences between the SC300 & SC400

The SC300 comes with a 3.0-liter 182 ci cast iron inline-6 motor with aluminum heads (engine designation: 2JZ-GE) and a choice between a Toyota A343E 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive or a Toyota W58 5-speed manual transmission (available from 1992-1997).

From 1992-1997, the power was rated as 225 horsepower @ 6000 rpm and 210 ft/lb torque @ 4800 rpm. From 1998-2000, the power was rated as 225 horsepower @ 6000 rpm and 220 ft/lb torque @ 4000 rpm. Curb weight ranges from 3494 lbs. in 1992 to 3560 lbs. in 2000.

The SC400 comes with a 4.0-liter 242 ci cast aluminum V-8 motor with aluminum heads (engine designation: 1UZ-FE) and a standard equipped Toyota A343E 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive (from 1992-1997). No manual transmission was ever offered for the SC400.

From 1992-1995, the power was rated as 250 horsepower @ 5600 rpm and 260 ft/lb torque @ 4400 rpm. From 1996-1997, the power was rated as 260 horsepower @ 5600 rpm and 270 ft/lb torque @ 4400 rpm. From 1998-2000, the power was rated as 290 horsepower @ 6000 rpm and 300 ft/lb torque @ 4000 rpm. Curb weight ranges from 3575 lbs. in 1992 to 3655 lbs. in 2000.

Manual transmissions were never offered for the SC400 and were discontinued after 1997 on the SC300. The SC300s that came with optional Toyota W58 5-speed manual transmissions do not come equipped with traction control.

In 1998 the SC400 received a Toyota A650E 5-speed automatic transmission with advanced ECT-i and a burl-wood gated shifter (from 1998-2000), while the 1998 SC300 received a Toyota A343E 4-speed automatic transmission with burl-wood gated shifter (from 1998-2000).

In 1998, both the SC300 and SC400 received VVT-i (intelligent variable valve timing) engine technology. These motors have completely redesigned heads, which boast variable valve timing on their intake camshafts via an oil-driven helical gear-drive. 1998 and newer Lexus models with 4.0L V-8s are capable of low to high 14-second quarter miles. - (info provided by gs400998)

The SC400 came stock with 16x7.5-inch alloy wheels and the SC300 came stock with 15x6.5-inch turbine-cut alloy wheels.

The SC400 came with power automated telescoping/tilting steering wheel, and the third brake light was mounted inside the spoiler as opposed to on the rear dash behind the windshield in the SC300. The SC400 has larger disc brakes (11.7-inch front & 12.1-inch rear) compared to the SC300 (10.8-inch front & 11.4-inch rear). The SC300 had an optional but very rare velour (gray or tan) interior and optional but very rare hard top (no moonroof).

There are no substantial body differences between the SC300 and SC400. Models that did not include a spoiler with LED-third brake light, standard on the SC400 and optional on the SC300, were fitted with a third brake light on the rear deck behind the rear windshield.

ACCELERATION

Year, Model, & Drivetrain 0 - 60 mph Quarter mile

1992 SC300 4-speed auto 7.2 sec 15.8 sec at 89 mph

1992 SC300 5-speed manual 6.8 sec 15.4 sec at 90 mph

1993 SC400 4-speed auto 6.9 sec 15.3 sec

1995 SC400 4-speed auto 6.7 sec 15.2 sec at 93 mph

1998 SC400 5-speed auto 6.3 sec 14.7 sec at 97 mph

GEAR RATIOS

Gearbox Getrag 6M (V160) Getrag 6M (V161) Toyota 5M (W58) Toyota 5A (A650E) Toyota 4A (A343E)

First 3.827 3.724 3.285 3.357 2.804

Second 2.360 2.246 1.894 2.180 1.531

Third 1.685 1.541 1.275 1.424 1.000

Forth 1.312 1.205 1.000 1.000 0.705

Fifth 1.000 1.000 0.783 0.753 n/a

Sixth 0.793 0.818 n/a n/a n/a

Reverse 3.280 3.192 3.768 3.431 2.393

Final Drive 3.266 (LSD) 3.266 (LSD) 4.083 3.266 3.92

Courtesy of Intellexual.net