2000 Lexus SC 300
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Photo: 1992 Lexus SC400 in Royal Jade Pearl, Front Right, 05-21-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1996 Lexus SC 300 3.0L front 6.13.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Lexus Westminster Meet-31 - Flickr - Moto@Club4AG by Motohide Miwa from USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1992 Lexus SC400 in Royal Jade Pearl, Rear Right, 05-21-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1996 Lexus SC 300 3.0L rear 6.13.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the SC 300/400 (Z30, 1992–2000); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
- Photo: 1992 Lexus SC400 in Royal Jade Pearl, Front Right, 05-21-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1996 Lexus SC 300 3.0L front 6.13.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Lexus Westminster Meet-31 - Flickr - Moto@Club4AG by Motohide Miwa from USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1992 Lexus SC400 in Royal Jade Pearl, Rear Right, 05-21-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1996 Lexus SC 300 3.0L rear 6.13.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2000 Lexus SC 300 is a 225-hp 3.0-liter inline-6 with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $43,805 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.
It makes 225 horsepower and 220 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
The SC measures 192.5 inches long on a 105.9-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $43,805 ($82,675 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Gas Inline 6-Cylinder |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 225 hp |
| Torque | 220 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic (A340E) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 23 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 192.5 in |
| Width | 70.9 in |
| Height | 53.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2000 Lexus SC 300 with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 2000 Lexus SC.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.