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Lexus SC 430 Convertible

General information

ModelLexus SC 430 Convertible
Year2008
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
Fuel city driving14.7 litres/100 km (16.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving12.4 litres/100 km (19.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving10.2 litres/100 km (22.99 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags8. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4293 ccm (261.96 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power292.00 PS (215 kW or 288 HP) at 5600 Rev. per min.
Max torque429.85 Nm (43.8 kgf-m or 317.1 ft.lbs) at 3400 Rev. per min.
Fuel systemInjection. Sequentially electronic fuel injection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1872 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1110 mm (43.7 inches)
Passenger space2124 litres (561 gallons)
Cargo space255 litres (67 gallons)
Optional cargo space430 litres (114 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control
Turn circle12 m (456.7 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system

Dimensions and weight

Weight1566 kg (3,452.4 pounds)
Max weight with load1746 kg (3,849.3 pounds)
Towing weight1590 kg (3,505.3 pounds)
Overall length4540 mm (178.7 inches)
Overall width1840 mm (72.4 inches)
Overall height1360 mm (53.5 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 USD65495
Service interval30,000 km
CO2 emissions281.0 g/km
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