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The SC 430 30 is a 2-door, 4-passenger luxury convertible, viewed as a luxury car first and foremost and a sports convertible after that. Its part of the SC range which was launched in 1991 in coupe form. In 2001 the Lexus SC 430 was launched as the second generation model. Power was offered by a 4.3 l 3UZ-FE V8 engine with variable valve timing (VVTi) and a five-speed automatic transmission. The SC 430 V8 could produce 280 hp (208kw), 430 Nm of torque, 0-60 in around 6 seconds. The cars drive-by-wire system provides an instant connection with the 4.3-litre V8 Variable Valve (VVT-i) engine. The 2007 Lexus SC is largely unchanged and is offered in one complete spec package.
The SC 430 was created at Lexus European Design and Development Centre on the French Riviera.
The SC 430 was created at Lexus European Design and Development Centre on the French Riviera.
Lexus showcased its new sports convertible, the SC 430, at the Paris Motor Show in 2000.
The car entered production 2001.
In 2004/2005 JD Power and Associates Initial Quality Survey awarded the SC 430 highest ranked premium luxury vehicle award.
Kelley Blue Book - Lexus SC 430 iBest to Hold Value Award, 2002.
Lexus SC 430 premiered along with the Lexus marque in Japan in 2005.
The SC 430 luxury convertible was one of the first modern production vehicles to popularize a retractable hardtop design.
At present, the Lexus SC 430 is sold in North America, Europe, Oceania, and Asia. Competitors include the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class and BMW 6-series.
Available in 2007 as Convertible trim only with the 4.3 litre V8 engine and a total luxury equipment with everything from sat nav and Bluetooth as standard.
Currently, production of the SC 430 occurs at the Kanji assembly site in Japan.
The Lexus SC series is a personal luxury coup sold by Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota. The SC features a front engine, rear-wheel drive design and seating for up to four passengers. The first generation SC debuted as the V8-powered SC 400 in 1991, and the I6-powered SC 300 was added in 1992. Both first generation models were produced until 2000. The second generation model, the SC 430, went into production in 2001. The SC 430 features a hardtop convertible design and a V8 engine. The first generation SC was largely styled in California, and the second generation SC was mainly conceived at design studios in Europe. Shortly after the launch of the Lexus brand in the early 1990s, this luxury automaker introduced its SC coupe. The original SC was initially available with a six- (SC 300) or eight- (SC 400) cylinder engine. But even with the debut of these sport coupes Lexus still lacked a convertible model. That gap was filled with the Lexus SC 430.
Virtually unchanged since its debut in 2002
V8-powered hardtop convertible
Aerodynamic form
Comes in one trim level
One-touch power-folding hardtop
288-horsepower V8
Sporty suspension
Sixty mph 5.8 seconds.
Genuine wood trim
10-way power heated seats
Touch screen satellite navigation.system
18-inch wheels
Adaptive HID headlights
Wireless cell phone connectivity
Automatic climate control. In fact, the list of standard equipment is so thorough that the SC 430 only
Intelligent Air Conditioning
Maximum Speed 155 mph
Acceleration 0-62 mph: 6.2 sec
Urban 17.3 mpg - 16.3L /100km
Extra-urban 32.8 mpg - 8.6L /100km
Combined 24.8 mpg - 11.4L /100km
Insurance group 19A
CO2 emissions 269 g/km
Front 1005 kg
Rear 1105 kg
Total 2110 kg
Length 4535 mm
Width 1825 mm
Height 1370 mm
Wheelbase 2620 mm
Fuel tank capacity 75 litres
Luggage compartment capacity 368 litres (with roof up) 135 litres (with roof down)
Wheel size 8JJ x 18
Tyre size 245/40ZR18
ETCS-i Electronic Throttle Control System - intelligent: advanced computerised engine management system
VVT-i - Variable Valve Timing - intelligent (electronically controlled)
6-speed automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission (ECT-i) with intelligent computer control
AI shift system
Dual stainless steel exhaust system with catalytic converter
Cylinders/valves V8/32
Capacity 4293 cc
Compression ratio 10.5:1
Stroke/Bore 91.0 x 82.5 mm
Maximum output 282 bhp (210 kW) @ 5600 rpm
Maximum torque 309 lb/ft (419 Nm) @ 3500 rpm
Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity
Cruise control
Wooden shift knob and steering wheel
Electrically multi-adjustable steering wheel position
Speed-sensitive power-assisted steering Three-waveband RDS radio and Dolby cassette deck with Automatic Sound Leveler (ASL)
Dual automatic advanced climate control air conditioning with Lap Jet heater outlet and automatic recirculation system
Carpet floor mats are provided as standard in all new Lexus models
Electrically multi-adjustable front seats, with lumbar support and memory function Separate driver/passenger temperature controls
Leather upholstery
Heated front seats
Front armrest
Front centre dual console box
Fill and Go mobility kit
18" alloy wheels with locking wheel nuts
High Intensity Discharge (HID) wave-reflector headlamps
Front fog lamps
Outside rear view mirror
electrically adjustable
heated and electro chromatic (auto-dimming)
Key-integrated comprehensive vehicle security system including alarm, immobiliser and double locking Intelligent
Adaptive Front-lighting System (I-AFS)
Water-repellent glass on door windows
UV reduction glass
LED taillights and brake lights
Illuminated entry system
Optitron instrumentation
Touch-screen-operated DVD navigation system
Dual front and side
Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) airbag
Seatbelts with pre-tensioners and force limiters, front
Four three-point seatbelts
Four head restraints
Side impact door bars
Impact-absorbing structure
Front and rear crumple zones
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist System (BAS)
Traction Control System (TRC)
Electronic Brakeforce Distrbution (EBD)
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
Tyre Pressure Warning System (TPWS)
Suspension
Front Double wishbone
Rear Double wishbone
Brakes
Front Ventilated discs
Rear Solid discs
Mark Levinson 9-speaker stereo hi-fi system with 3-wave-band RDS radio with 18 pre-set channels and Dolby cassette
6-disc CD auto-changer
Super-high quality finish featuring multi-layer paint treatment
Automatic sound leveliser adjusts volume to ambient noise
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
Extensive anti-corrosion protection
Electric aerial
