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  All Makes | 2 Door Coupe | Lexus | SC 300 Luxury Sport Cpe | 1997


1997 Lexus SC 300 Luxury Sport Cpe 2dr Cpe Auto (CA/NY)

FEATURES
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SPECIFICATIONS
 
 
Anti-Theft & Locks
Pwr door locks-inc: driver door two-turn unlock, anti lock-out
Vehicle theft-deterrent system
 
Braking & Traction
4-wheel 3-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
4-wheel 3-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
4-wheel pwr-assisted ventilated disc brakes
 
Doors
Body-color flush-mounted door handles
 
Engines & Emissions
Dual exhaust w/stainless steel tips
Computer-controlled ignition system w/twin knock sensors
3.0L (183) twin cam EFI 24-valve I6 engine
 
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
Pre-wiring for options-inc: cellular phone, transceiver, command module, rear window imprinted antenna
Center console-inc: cassette box storage space, front/rear ashtray, cigarette lighter, push-open cupholder, cellular phone storage capability
Automatic pwr antenna
 
Exterior Lighting
Automatic on-off headlamps
Fog lamps integrated into lower air intake
Projector headlamps w/independent halogen high beam lamps
 
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Air conditioning system-inc: automatic climate control, soft-touch controls, digital temp setting display
 
Instrumentation
Trip computer-inc: average mpg, instantaneous mpg, drive time, outside temp
Electronic analog displays-inc: 8000-rpm tachometer, 160-mph speedometer, coolant temp, fuel level
ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette-inc: 170-watt pwr, auto-reverse, Dolby Noise Reduction, digital clock, 7-speakers
Instrument panel indicators-inc: lights-on, turn signal, high beams, cruise control, over-drive off, transmission pwr mode indicators
Warning lights-inc: fuel level, coolant level, oil level, oil pressure, battery, engine, parking brake, ABS, air bag, door ajar, seat belt disconnect, tail lamp bulb failure
Matte finish Bird's-Eye maple wood interior trim-inc: doors, instrument panel
Padded instrument panel
Cruise control
Electronic digital odometer w/dual trip meters, LCD display
 
Interior, Design, Decor & Floor Covering
Front cupholder
Cut pile carpeting
Integrated coat hooks
 
Remote Controls & Remote Releases
Remote entry system-inc: audible lock, 2-stage unlock confirmation, trunk release, panic function
Remote electric trunk/fuel-filler door release
 
Safety
Front/rear crumple zones
Shift lock system w/recessed/covered shift lock button
5-way pwr front seats w/adjustable lumbar support, headrests
Front A-pillar retractable assist grips
First aid kit located in trunk
Side door beams
Front/rear 3-point safety belts
Flush-mounted retracting rear assist grips
Driver & front passenger air bags supplemental restraint system (SRS)
 
Seats
Front passenger seat pwr walk-in feature
Net-style seatback pockets
 
Steering
Vehicle speed-sensing progressive pwr rack & pinion steering
Leather-wrapped steering wheel/shift lever/parking brake handle
Manual tilt/telescopic steering column w/auto tilt-away
 
Storage
Lighting-inc: front individual map lights, glove box, trunk, ashtray
Lockable glove box
 
Suspension
Front/rear stabilizer bars
4-wheel independent double-wishbone suspension w/coil springs, gas-filled shock absorbers
 
Transmission
Liquid-cooled transmission oil cooler
4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD, OD-lockout, lockup torque converter, ECT-i intelligence, dual shift programs (normal & pwr modes)
 
Wheels & Tires
16" X 6.5" aluminum alloy wheels
225/55VR16 SBR tires
Rear wheel drive
Full size spare tire w/steel wheel
 
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
Pwr windows w/driver side "auto-down" feature
Dual body-colored pwr mirrors w/defoggers
Semi-concealed variable intermittent windshield wiper/washers w/mist control
Auto-dimming electrochromic rear view mirror
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors w/center visor
Rear window defogger w/auto-off timer
 
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