
Stock Specifications sourced from Car and Driver December 1994 issue
Highs: Sexy
sheetmetal, sports car sting, the pinnacle of cabin decor.
Lows: Seems out of place with these sports bar brawlers (Supra, 300zx,
M3)
Verdict: If elegance ruled, this car would be king
Highlights from text: "Interior is truly beautiful. The seats
look like they belong in a living room, and expensive one."
"Body styling-
SC300's svelte shape is Cary Grant - dapper." "The Lexus tends
to get tail happy if braking is carried deep into a corner or the driver
lifts throttle suddenly mid-turn". The Supra with the same chassis
has wider tires in rear with no comments on tail happiness. Oddly
enough, in this test, the Supra is awarded a perfect 10 while the long time
handling champion BMW M3 (widely believed to be the best
handling car ever) handling only receives a 9. I guess that would mean
these vehicles (SC300, Supra) have some awesome potential.
C/D test results:
0-30 2.4
0-60 6.8
0-100 18.4
0-130 42.8
1/4 mile 15.4 @ 92
street start 5-60 7.2
top gear 30-50 9.1
top gear 50-70 9.6
top speed 138
braking 70-0 178
skidpad 300ft .84g
emergency lane change 59.9
interior sound level idle 40db
interior sound level full throttle 78db
interior sound level 70mph cruising 67db
interior sound level 70mph coasting 66db
EPA mpg city 18
EPA mpg hwy 23
c/d trip 1100 mile mpg 19
base price (1994) $41,037
price as tested (1994) $44,225
Engine Specs DOHC 24 valve inline 6, 183 cu in. (2997cc), iron block, aluminum
head, port fuel injection
HP 225BHP @ 6000RPM
Torque 210LBS/FT @ 4800RPM
Transmission 5-speed, ratios, 3.29, 1.89, 1.28, 1.00, 0.78, max speed in gears,
36, 62, 92, 118, 138. Final Drive 4.08:1
Curb weight 3532LBS, Wheel Base 105.9 in., Length, 191.1in, Width, 70.5,
Height, 52.4. Fuel Tank 20.6gal us,
Interior Volume cu ft: front 55; rear 30; trunk 9
Suspension: front: ind, unequal length control arms, coil springs, anti-roll
bar, rear: ind, 1 trailing link 2 lateral links, and 1 control arm
per side, coil springs, anti-roll bar.
Brakes front: vented disc, rear: vented disc, anti-lock control
Tires 225/55/VR16