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 teamed up with a Toyota 5-speed transmission. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Lexus.

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.

Vehicle Statistics

The SC430 is 177.80 inches long, 72.00 inches wide, and 53.10 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 103.10 inches. It is able to seat 4 comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the SC430 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the convertible market.

The listed retail price in 2005 (MSRP) was $63,575, with an invoice cost of $55,308. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2005 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 19.80 gallons.

The SC430 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of eighteen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was exceptional.

We Think...

There are several reasons why the Lexus SC430 Base sold well in 2005. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Lexus, specifically a SC430.

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

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