Can anyone tell me what color this is?
03-17-07, 01:37 AM
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Can anyone tell me what color this is?
I asked around at our most recent NorCal meet and couldnt get a straight answer. What color code is my car??
Thanks to all that reply. Its a 1996 SC400.
Thanks to all that reply. Its a 1996 SC400.
03-17-07, 02:27 AM
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I am just not familiar. It is silver but has a blue tinge to it.
It wasnt my first choice of color, but when you buy based on price and condition of the car, you take what you can get
It wasnt my first choice of color, but when you buy based on price and condition of the car, you take what you can get
03-17-07, 07:23 AM
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I have one, too. Seems it used to be called Platinum Silver Metallic, but accoding to the link Khaos put up there it's Alpine Siver Metalic.
Whatever, it looks Blue on cloudy days and/or when it's dirty, but silver-ish on sunny days... unique to be sure
Whatever, it looks Blue on cloudy days and/or when it's dirty, but silver-ish on sunny days... unique to be sure
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03-17-07, 07:35 AM
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All of the Silvers offered for the SCs according to www.lexus.com...
1992: Silver Spruce Metallic 6M3
1993: Silver Spruce Metallic 6M3, Graphite Metallic 182
1994: Silver Spruce Metallic 6M3, Graphite Metallic 182
1995: Platinum Metallic 1A0
1996: Alpine Silver Metallic 199
1997: Platinum Metallic 1A0
1998: Platinum Metallic 1A0
1999: Millennium Silver Metallic 1C0
2000: Millennium Silver Metallic 1C0
1992: Silver Spruce Metallic 6M3
1993: Silver Spruce Metallic 6M3, Graphite Metallic 182
1994: Silver Spruce Metallic 6M3, Graphite Metallic 182
1995: Platinum Metallic 1A0
1996: Alpine Silver Metallic 199
1997: Platinum Metallic 1A0
1998: Platinum Metallic 1A0
1999: Millennium Silver Metallic 1C0
2000: Millennium Silver Metallic 1C0
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03-17-07, 07:43 AM
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According to http://www.lexusclub.co.uk/SC400hist.htm it's Platinum Silver Metallic:
1995 Model
- Revised front air dam; extension deleted.
- Revised tail lamps.
- New wheel design.
- Cornering lamps replaced with foglamps.
- Audible remote entry.
- Revised power passenger seat.
- Parking brake handle moved 0.4-inch farther away from driver's seat.
- Climate control and audio system displays changed from green to amber.
- Outside temperature gauge added.
- Second cupholder added.
- Revised audio system.
- Meets 1997 side impact standards.
- Slight suspension and steering retuning.
- New noise-control measures added.
- Ivory instrument panel changes hue.
- New interior-trim colours: Black Leather replaces Gray Leather
- New exterior colours: Renaissance Red, Platinum Silver Metallic and Teal Mist Metallic.
1996 Model
- Engine still is a 32-Valve V8, but power uprated to 260 hp.
- Horsepower at rpm, 260 hp @ 5,300.
- Torque at rpm, 270 lb-ft @ 4,500.
- 0 - 60 mph acceleration 6.8 seconds.
- 1/4-mile acceleration 15.3 seconds.
- Top track speed 149 mph.
- Meets 1997 federal side-impact standards.
- Multifunction remote entry system with audible signal, car finder, trunk release and "panic mode".
- Rear-window glass-imprinted antenna.
- Pre-tensioners added to front seatbelts
- Adoption of electrochromic mirrors
- Moonroof adoption of one-touch open slide function.
- Lexus chrome-plated wheels.
- Exterior colour discontinued: Teal Mist Metallic.
- Exterior colour addition: Bordeaux Pearl.
03-17-07, 10:04 AM
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Not to hikack the thread but i have a '95 and everywhere i read it says my car color is Renaissance Red, except for when i registered it on www.Lexus.com there they said my color is Rally red, whats up with that??? anyone else heard if Rally red??
03-17-07, 10:29 AM
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From the Lexus.com Registry
Please confirm that you own or lease this vehicle.
VIN: JT8CH32Y5TXXXXXXX Year: 1996
Make/Model: SC 400 Exterior Color: PLATINUM
Description: V-8 2 Door Coupe Transmission: 4 Speed Auto
I guess it's Platinum then.
VIN: JT8CH32Y5TXXXXXXX Year: 1996
Make/Model: SC 400 Exterior Color: PLATINUM
Description: V-8 2 Door Coupe Transmission: 4 Speed Auto
I guess it's Platinum then.
03-17-07, 10:35 AM
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Have you tried searching for color code refrence guides? Im 100% sure your car is Platinum Metallic. This link has the answers to all your questions.
http://www.toyotareference.com/#SC
http://www.toyotareference.com/#SC
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