Lexus introduced the SC430 Base in late 2001 to regain its grip on the Convertible market. There are 1 trim levels for the SC430 in 2002: . With two doors and spacious seating for four, the rear-wheel drive SC430 makes a statement. There is plenty of competition in the Convertible market, including strong offerings from Toyota.

2002 Lexus SC430 Base Specs

The SC430 Base is equipped with a Toyota 4.3 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota 5-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lexus.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The SC430 comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

The fuel system for the 2002 SC430 is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

Statistics

The dimensions of the SC430 Base are 72.00 inches wide by 177.80 inches long. It sits 53.10 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 103.10 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The standard warranty period for the SC430 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 72 months or 70,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the convertible market.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $61,055 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $53,117. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.

MPG Ratings

The 2002 SC430 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 in the city. This is subpar for a convertible car.

In 2001 and 2002 the SC430 Base was availble in the exterior colors of Absolutely Red, Black Onyx, Egyptian Sand Pearl, Indigo Ink Pearl, Midnight Pine Pearl, Millennium Silver Metallic, Twilight Amethyst Pearl, and White Gold Crystal.

What We Think of the Lexus SC430

The 2002 model year was very successful for the Lexus SC430. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

Tags: 2-Door, Base, Convertible, Lexus SC430, United States market

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