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The Lexus SC 300 '97 is a Road car produced by Lexus. It appears in Gran Turismo 4, Gran Turismo PSP, Gran Turismo 5 and Gran Turismo 6.

Colors[]

There are seven colors available for this vehicle:

  • Super White Pearl Mica
  • Rose Red Mica
  • Super Red IV
  • Bluish Silver Metallic
  • Dark Green Mica
  • Blue Mica Metallic
  • Black

In-game description[]

"A high-quality specialty car equipped with a powerful engine offering superb driving pleasure."

*The Toyota Soarer was sold as the Lexus SC in the US.

Toyota decided that the time was ripe to market a luxury sports coupe in the U.S. So in May of 1991, it pulled the covers off the third generation Soarer; which would ultimately be known in North America as the Lexus SC.

To accommodate American drivers, the Soarer physically grew when compared to the previous model. Its overall length and width increased 7.2 inches and 2.6 inches respectively, making its measurement from front to rear at 192.9 inches and 71.0 inches in width (for the initial version).

The Soarer's elegant shape was penned at Toyota North American design studio, called CALTY, so the car was styled with U.S. tastes in mind. It featured a flowing profile that suggested a sports car body. The face was highlighted by a grille-less design with large fixed headlights.

Under the Soarer's hood was a twin turbocharged 2.5-liter DOHC inline-6 that pumped out 276 BHP, while a 4.0-liter DOHC V8 produced 256 BHP, though it produced more in U.S. trim. The former engine came mated to a 5-speed manual, while the latter was mated to a 4-speed automatic. The suspension consisted of double wishbones at all four corners, with the 2.5-liter model getting the piezoelectric TEMS system (Toyota Electric Modulated Suspension). In 1996, Japan stopped selling the V8 model, replaced by one with a 3.0-liter inline-6. But thanks to its timeless design and smooth powertrain, the Soarer proved popular in Japan and here in the U.S.

Acquisition[]

Game Buy From Location Credits Win From Event
Gran Turismo 4 Late 90's Showroom[1] Approx. 17,000 ---
Gran Turismo PSP Lexus Dealership 35,000 ---
Gran Turismo 5 Used Car Dealership 27,109 ---
Gran Turismo 6 Lexus Dealership 35,000 ---

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Notes[]

  1. Purchaseable only in NTSC-U and PAL regions
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