Industry news. Under threat: The new cars in Australia without autonomous emergency braking. Alex Misoyannis. New Models. Ferrari BR One-off V12 supercar breaks cover. This new technology is so prevalent that previous options, like CD or cassette players, can only be found in used cars. Most vehicle cassette players were gone by , but there is one car that kept it for 10 more years, according to NY Times. The final model of the Lexus SC was also the last U.
The car was later replaced with the Lexus LC , which was released in Like many new cars, it comes with Bluetooth, satellite radio, and Apple CarPlay support.
However, the Lexus SC will always be remembered as the last car to house a historic entertainment feature. Along with car radios, cassette players were standard equipment beginning in You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary Necessary. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information. During its impressive nine-year production run, the first-generation SC received only minor visual alterations — a testament to the enduring original design.
Indeed, the most important change was the adoption of variable valve timing across the range in model year car pictured above , which improved the power and torque figures of all engines. The model was never supplied officially to the UK market but it is no stranger to British roads as many have been imported personally.
The production version debuted at the Paris Motor Show in but the model was not officially released until April so its launch could coincide with the 20th anniversary of the Toyota Soarer. The new interpretation was a collaborative effort between studios in Europe and Japan.
The elegant styling was therefore characterised by a compact cabin, flowing surfaces and a tight lower body. What the cabin may have lacked in size it made up for in opulence and specification. Meanwhile, both the air conditioning and nine-speaker, watt Mark Levinson audio system had automatic controls for maintaining optimum settings whether the roof was open or closed. Unlike its predecessor, power for the new car was consolidated to just one engine, the bhp 4.
With Nm of torque on tap the engine could seamlessly thrust the car to 62mph in 6. The chassis once again made use of double wishbones all round, a derivation of that found on the GS , while the SC was the first Lexus to use an inch wheel. Run-flat tyres were specified to eliminate the need to carry a spare wheel and thereby improve luggage capacity. It was a well-balanced machine, too, displaying a near-perfect split front to rear.
A mild facelift was carried out from model year cars onward pictured above , associated visually with a change in wheel design.
In the Japanese market, this update coincided with the inauguration of Lexus in August Henceforth, all marketing for the Soarer was discontinued and the model was rebranded as the Lexus SC , bringing Japan in line with the rest of the world. Production of the second-generation Lexus SC also lasted nine years, concluding in July But the model continued to be used by Lexus in its domestic Super GT motorsport campaign until the end of the season in place of the outgoing Toyota Supra.
The racing SC prototype see image above was revealed in February , just a month ahead of its debut in the GT class at Suzuka circuit. It was immediately competitive, winning its opening race and then going on to achieve podium finishes in every following year. We are so pleased to hear that, Garry. We wish you many more happy miles and adventures. I have the is C model Everything works like clockwork. Silky smooth to drive even with K on it. Goes like a brand new car. Lexus is an amazing automobile manufacturer.
Hello Lexusman, Thank you both for your comment and your loyalty over the years.
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