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Lexus SC

General information

ModelLexus SC
Year2006
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating59.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4293 ccm (261.96 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel city driving12.4 litres/100 km (19.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving12.0 litres/100 km (19.60 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.4 litres/100 km (25.00 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags8. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4293 ccm (261.96 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power286.7 PS (211 kW or 283 HP) at 5600 Rev. per min.
Max torque419.00 Nm (42.7 kgf-m or 309.1 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Compression11.0:1
Bore x stroke91.0 x 82.5 mm (3.6 x 3.2 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.4 seconds
0-60 miles5.8 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1581 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1110 mm (43.7 inches)
Passenger space2124 litres (561 gallons)
Cargo space321 litres (85 gallons)
Optional cargo space321 litres (85 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (456.7 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks, 307.4 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS). Antiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1815 kg (4,001.4 pounds)
Max weight with load2110 kg (4,651.8 pounds)
Towing weight1200 kg (2,645.5 pounds)
Overall length4520 mm (178.0 inches)
Overall width1830 mm (72.0 inches)
Overall height1380 mm (54.3 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2630 mm (103.5 inches)
Fuel capacity75.0 litres (19.81 gallons)
Fuel capacity75.0 litres (19.82 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originJapan
Aprox price as new USD65395
Aprox price as new EUR69030
Service interval30,000 km
CO2 emissions278.0 g/km
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