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  All Makes | 2 Door Coupe | Lexus | SC 400 Luxury Sport Cpe | 1999


1999 Lexus SC 400 Luxury Sport Cpe 2dr Cpe

FEATURES
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SPECIFICATIONS
 
Anti-Theft & Locks
Vehicle theft-deterrent system
Pwr door locks-inc: driver door two-turn unlock, anti lock-out
 
Braking & Traction
4-wheel pwr-assisted ventilated disc brakes
4-wheel 3-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
4-wheel 3-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
 
Doors
Body-color flush-mounted door handles
 
Engines & Emissions
Dual exhaust w/stainless steel tips
4.0L (242) DOHC EFI 32-valve aluminum V8 engine-inc: continuously variable valve timing w/intelligence (VVT-i)
Computer-controlled ignition system w/twin knock sensors
 
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
Trunk-mounted 6-disc compact disc autochanger
Automatic pwr antenna w/FM diversity antenna
Center console-inc: cassette box storage space, front/rear ashtray, cigarette lighter, push-open cupholder, cellular phone storage capability
Pre-wiring-inc: cellular phone, transceiver, command module, rear window imprinted antenna
 
Exterior Lighting
Automatic on-off headlamps
Daytime running lamps
Projector headlamps w/independent halogen high beam lamps
Daytime running lamps
Fog lamps integrated into lower air intake
 
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
Cruise control mounted on steering wheel
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
Instrument panel indicators-inc: lights-on, turn signal, high beam, cruise control, overdrive-off, transmission pwr mode indicators
ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette-inc: 175-watt pwr, auto-reverse, Dolby Noise Reduction, digital clock, 7-speakers, digital sound processor, auto sound leveling system
Electronic analog displays-inc: 8000-rpm tachometer, 160-mph speedometer, coolant temp, fuel level
Electronic digital odometer w/dual trip meters, LCD display
Padded instrument panel
Matte finish Bird's-Eye maple wood interior trim-inc: center console, doors, instrument panel
 
Interior, Design, Decor & Floor Covering
Leather interior trim-inc: seats, steering wheel, door armrests, console cover, parking brake grip
Front cupholder
Carpeted front/rear floor mats
Cut pile carpeting
Integrated coat hooks
 
Remote Controls & Remote Releases
Remote electric trunk/fuel-filler door release
Key-integrated remote entry system-inc: audible lock, 2-stage unlock confirmation, trunk release, "panic" function
 
Safety
Side door beams
First aid kit located in trunk
Front/rear 3-point safety belts
10-way pwr front bucket seats w/adjustable lumbar support, headrests
Flush-mounted retracting rear assist grips
Front A-pillar retractable assist grips
Driver & front passenger air bags supplemental restraint system (SRS)
Shift lock system w/recessed/covered shift lock button
Front/rear crumple zones
 
Seats
Front passenger seat pwr walk-in feature
Net-style seatback pockets
Force-limiting seat belt pretensioners for front seats
 
Steering
Pwr tilt/telescopic steering column w/auto tilt-away
2-position memory system for: outside mirrors, steering wheel tilt/telescope, pwr driver seat
Vehicle speed-sensing progressive pwr rack & pinion steering
 
Storage
Lighting-inc: front individual map lights, glove box, trunk, ashtray
 
Suspension
4-wheel independent double-wishbone suspension w/coil springs, gas-filled shock absorbers
Front/rear stabilizer bars
 
Transmission
Liquid-cooled transmission oil cooler
5-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD, OD lockout, lockup torque converter, ECT-i intelligence, dual shift programs (normal & pwr modes)
 
Wheels & Tires
Rear wheel drive
Full size spare tire w/steel wheel
P225/55VR16 SBR tires
16" x 6.5" 5-spoke aluminum alloy wheels
 
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
Auto-dimming electrochromic rear view mirror
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors w/center sun visor
Pwr windows w/driver side "auto-down" feature
Rear window defogger w/auto-off timer
Semi-concealed variable intermittent windshield wipers w/mist control
Dual body-colored pwr mirrors-inc: electrochromic auto-dimming, timed defoggers, RH convex
 
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