1998 Lexus Other for sale $24,995
| 1998 Lexus Other $24,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $24,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Lutz, FL |
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Youre looking at a wolf in luxury clothing. This 1998 Lexus SC 300 is actually carrying the famous 2JZ-GTE inline 6 motor. So while the coupe is still displacing 3.0-litersand#44; it now has a MINIMUM of 570 hp running to the rear wheels thanks to the turbocharged powerplant. And yesand#44; its still just as quiet and comfortable as a proper Lexus should be. Big coupes come and goand#44; but the history books will probably identify the first-generation Lexus SC as one of the better designs from Japan. Cleanand#44; elegantand#44; and with a minimalist approach that lets the sheetmetal do the talkingand#44; it was everything the Lexus brand was trying to achieve in its early days. The correct Imperial Jade Mica shows quite welland#44; which leads us to believe its all original. As youd expectand#44; build quality is impeccableand#44; but theres much more to this car. The font splitterand#44; clear lensesand#44; HID lightsand#44; lowered stanceand#44; large exhaust tipsand#44; and 20-inch Antera wheels – it all tells you there was an investment into making this a very special coupe. Before we get to the brawn of this carand#44; lets talk about the beauty. The leather interior is why Lexus is the powerhouse it is today. Expertly stitched from top-quality materialsand#44; it still looks contemporary and attractive today. The familiar Lexus electro-luminescent instrument panel snaps to life when you turn the key and the low-slung bodywork makes the luxurious coupe feel sporting without being claustrophobic. Like a good modern luxury carand#44; it comes loaded with a sunroofand#44; power seatsand#44; power windowsand#44; power locksand#44; cruise controland#44; ABSand#44; dual airbagsand#44; power mirrorsand#44; and automatic climate control. Theres been a serious upgrade with in the sound department to a Kenwood AM/FM/CD/XM/DVD stereo that has a touchscreen interface and three 10-inch subwoofers. Under the hood is the real treat. The 2JZ-GTE motor earned its reputation for providing bulletproof power in cars like the Toyota Supra. There might be 123and#44;575 miles on the chassisand#44; but there are only about 6and#44;500 on this highly tuned motor. This hardy powerplant has been portedand#44; polishedand#44; and fortified. Then a Turbo Precision 72mm turbocharger was added (recently rebuilt). We have the full specs on the upgrades when you to call for all the detailsand#44; but for nowand#44; just know that this produces 570 hp at the rear wheel with ease running off of pump gas. Dial in the turbo more and step up to race fueland#44; and this can be an 820 hp monster. That what happens when an over engineered block is built with the right components. Plusand#44; you have complete control over this speedy powerplant thanks to the six-speed manual transmission. But more than just an all-out stealthy speed machineand#44; this is a true everyday driver with feature like power steeringand#44; fully independent suspensionand#44; and four-wheel disc brakes. This is what a Japanese classic is all about. Just like how we covet big block power in some of the most premium American muscle carsand#44; this Lexus takes the best motor from its family for a very professional and outstandingly quick execution. Its a turbo rocketship with premium leather seating. A car like this is a rare treat that you may never see again. Call today!!! |