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Lexus SC 430

General information

ModelLexus SC 430
Year2001
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating65.4 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4293 ccm (261.96 cubic inches)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4293 ccm (261.96 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power304.20 PS (224 kW or 300 HP) at 5600 Rev. per min.
Max torque441 Nm (45.0 kgf-m or 325.3 ft.lbs) at 3400 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke91.0 x 82.5 mm (3.6 x 3.2 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-60 miles5.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1746 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space5520 litres (1,458 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (425.2 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1742 kg (3,840.5 pounds)
Overall length4530 mm (178.3 inches)
Overall width1840 mm (72.4 inches)
Overall height1350 mm (53.1 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2730 mm (107.5 inches)
Fuel capacity75.0 litres (19.81 gallons)
Fuel capacity75.0 litres (19.82 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originJapan
Aprox price as new USD58590
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