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The sporty 2-door coupe, known as the Saturn SC, competed with the Dodge/Plymouth Neon, Chevrolet Beretta and Honda Civic.


Year-to-year changes[]

1993[]

The sporty 2-door coupe members of the Saturn family were available in base SC1 and uplevel SC2 trim.

1995[]

New fascias had provisions for fog lights, while new rear deck spoilers (more than twice the height of last year's) dressed up the other end.

The coupes got support from powertrain modifications, such as a 15-horsepower gain for the SC1, as the sohc engine went from throttle body to multiport fuel injection. The SC2's dohc version was refined for quieter operation. Both models offered a 5-speed manual transmission as standard, with an optional 4-speed electronically controlled automatic.

The first major interior redesign of the model since it was introduced in '91 showed a new rounded instrument panel with large, easy-to-read speedometer and tach. A new 2-spoke wheel also debuted, as did dual airbags. Gone were the diabolical motorized belts, but so was the in-dash compact-disc system. For those with CDs and no place to stick 'em, Saturn dealers had to offer a trunk-mounted 12-disc changer that would connect to the factory sound system.

A new front console offered increased storage capacity. The front ashtray could be moved from one side of the console to the other, or removed altogether, allowing room for two cup holders.

Antilock brakes were optional on both models, but the SC2 included rear discs as well. Traction control was available if first opting for ABS and automatic transmission.

Retail prices[]

Model year(s) Trim level List price Destination charge Effective date
1991 SC $11,775 February 10, 1991
1992 SC $11,875 $300 October 13, 1991
1992 SC $11,975 $300 Q2 1992
1993 SC1 $10,995 $315 August 13, 1992
1993 SC2 $12,795 $315 August 13, 1992
1994 SC1 $11,695 $330 July 13, 1993
1994 SC2 $12,895 $330 July 13, 1993
1995 SC1 $11,895 $360 July 25, 1994
1995 SC2 $12,995 $360 July 25, 1994
1996 SC1 $12,195 $390 July 17, 1995
1996 SC2 $13,295 $390 July 17, 1995
1997 SC1 $12,895 $400 July 29, 1996
1997 SC2 $14,095 $400 July 29, 1996
1998 SC1 $12,595 $440 October 20, 1997
1998 SC2 $14,855 $440 October 20, 1997
1999 SC1 $12,805 $440 October 19, 1998
1999 SC2 $15,365 $440 October 19, 1998
2000 SC1 $12,535 $440
2000 SC2 $15,145 $440
2001 SC1 $12,535 $465
2001 SC2 $15,645 $465
2002 SC1 $13,080 $465
2002 SC2 $16,260 $465

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