Which Lexus has the same engine as the Supra?
Lexus SC300
But instead of a V8, the Lexus SC300 has a 3.0-liter six-cylinder rated at 225 hp and 210 lb-ft. It’s the same engine found in the 1st-gen IS300, making it essentially a Mk4 Toyota Supra motor.
Did Lexus make a Supra?
Lexus offered the SC in two flavors – the SC 300 and the SC 400. The SC 300 may have been the base model but they are now the more desirable of the two. This is because the SC 300 was powered by the same 3.0-liter 2JZ inline-six as the Toyota Supra.
What engine did the sc400 have?
First generation (Z30; 1991)
| First generation (Z30) | |
|---|---|
| Engine | 3.0 L 2JZ-GE I6 (SC 300) 4.0 L 1UZ-FE V8 (SC 400) |
| Transmission | 4-speed A340E (1992-00 SC 300, 1992-97 SC 400) / A341E (1992-99 SC 400 GT-L) automatic 5-speed A650E automatic (1998-00 SC 400) 5-speed W58 manual (1992–97 SC 300) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in (2,690 mm) |
Does the SC300 come with a 2JZ?
Technically, the SC300 comes with a “Supra” motor, but only the 2JZ-GE (the motor that the Supra N/A comes with). It has been proven to make some pretty good figures (600+hp) and hold up fine.
What Lexus has a 2JZ GTE?
Lexus IS300
The Lexus IS300 comes with a 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine known as the 2JZ-GE. MkIV Supra fans should be familiar with that engine code.
Is the Lexus SC300 the same as the Toyota Supra?
They share the same engine and transmission, and they also share similar subframes, which means they share the similar suspension. They also share the same braking system and lots of the same electronics. Mechanically, the SC300 and SC400 are nearly identical to the Toyota Supra in every single way.
Is the Lexus SC300 / SC400 a good car?
If the SC300/SC400 came with a larger rear wing, we think it would look like a little Supra and probably be way more popular in the car community. Pieces of the design have become a little dated, but overall it’s one of the most elegant two doors to come out of Japan.
Why did the Toyota Supra go out of production?
Everyone knew Toyota for the extreme over-engineering in the ’90s, that’s why the Supra was so costly and ended up going out of production. So take that same over-engineering, and combine it with a luxury car, and you’ll end up with a Lexus SC.
Is the Lexus LS400 a million mile car?
The 1UZ is known for running forever, Matt Farah from The Smoking Tire has his “Million-Mile Lexus,” a LS400 which he is attempting to push past 1 million miles. Unfortunately, my SC400 was unreliable regarding the engine, but the failures I experienced were from previous owners abusing the vehicle.
Which is better a Toyota Supra or a Lexus SC300?
There is a lot to like about them, not least of which is their connection to the much more famous Toyota Supra. Of course, the fact that the SC300 and SC400 are pretty awesome isn’t news to enthusiasts who have already figured out that the car is unique and has a lot of potential.
If the SC300/SC400 came with a larger rear wing, we think it would look like a little Supra and probably be way more popular in the car community. Pieces of the design have become a little dated, but overall it’s one of the most elegant two doors to come out of Japan.
Is the SC300 the Big Brother to the supra?
The Supra being the big brother to the SC300 is a common misconception. In reality, the SC300 is the big brother to the MK4 Supra. They share the same engine and transmission, and they also share similar subframes, which means they share the similar suspension. They also share the same braking system and lots of the same electronics.
Everyone knew Toyota for the extreme over-engineering in the ’90s, that’s why the Supra was so costly and ended up going out of production. So take that same over-engineering, and combine it with a luxury car, and you’ll end up with a Lexus SC.