Lexus has been blessed with many award-winning designs, including the Lexus SC430 of 2009. There are one trim levels to the SC430, including Base. The Base version is one of the more popular options. Like in 2008 the popular 4.3 liter has made this a popular choice for convertible buyers across the country.

Lexus SC430 Engine 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 6-speed Transmission. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Convertible arena.

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

The fuel system for the 2009 SC430 is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 19.20 gallons.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the SC430 Base are 72.60 inches wide by 186.20 inches long. It sits a comfortable 66.10 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 106.90 allows for limited leg room for the backseat 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 2009 (MSRP) was $37,500, with an invoice cost of $33,188. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2009 SC430 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 in the city. This is exceptional for a convertible car.

In 2008 and 2009 the SC430 Base was availble in the exterior colors of several colors.

Conclusion

The 2009 model year was telling year for the Lexus SC430. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

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