Lexus SC
SC
OVERVIEW
With its beautiful aerodynamic form, the SC 430 has head-turning charisma combined with advanced technology and extensive features such as the drive-by-wire system that provides an instant, thrilling connection with the car's 4.3-litre V8 Variable Valve (VVT-i) engine. Or the powered, retractable hard top which transforms the car from coupe to convertible in just 25 seconds. Or the intelligent air conditioning and the touch screen satellite navigation... Designed from the outset to be the world’s finest all-round luxury convertible, the SC 430 provides open-air driving pleasure without sacrificing Lexus standards of comfort and refinement.
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
The SC 430 is powered by a 4.3-litre V8 engine with VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing–intelligent) that provides effortless overtaking power. The transmission features an Artificial Intelligence (AI-SHIFT) control that automatically changes the shift pattern according to road conditions and driving style.
- 282bhp
- 419Nm of torque at 3,500rpm
- Top speed 155mph
- Acceleration from 0-62mph 6.4 seconds
SPECIFICATION
SC 430 includes:-
- 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 autochanger
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- 18" alloy wheels
- High Intensity Discharge (HID) wave-reflector headlamps
- Front fog lamps
- Intelligent Adaptive Front-lighting System (I-AFS)
- LED taillights and brakelights
- Optitron instrumentation
- Touch-screen-operated DVD navigation system with Dynamic Route Guidance (DRG) Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity
- Cruise control
- Wooden shift knob and steering wheel
- Dual automatic advanced climate control air conditioning with Lap Jet heater outlet and automatic recirculation system
- Electrically multi-adjustable front seats, with lumbar support and memory function
- Leather upholstery
- Heated front seats
- 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)
- Dual front and side Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) airbag
- Side impact door bars
- Impact-absorbing structure
- Front and rear crumple zones
FUEL CONSUMPTION & EMISSIONS
Model |
Combined (mpg)
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Extra Urban (mpg)
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Urban (mpg)
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CO2 (g/km)
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SC 430
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24.8
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32.8
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17.0
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269
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PRICE
On-the-road prices for the Lexus SC 430 range (as of July 09):