Not Your Father’s SC430 – The 2008 Lexus SC430 Base
Lexus SC430 Engine Specs: The SC430 Base comes outfitted with a 4.3 liter, 8-cylinder motor that uses 32 valves. The engine, manufactured by Toyota, is mated to a six-speed transmission by Toyota. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Lexus.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The SC430 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the SC430 Base are 72.00 inches wide by 178.50 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.
There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 70,000/72 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The listed retail price in 2008 (MSRP) was $65,455, with a dealer invoice cost of $56,945. This price is on target the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2008 SC430 is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 19.80-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.
The 2008 SC430 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 16 in the city. This is subpar for a convertible car.
We Think...
The 2007 model began the promise of the Lexus SC430. The 2008 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Lexus hopes that the SC430 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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