The Lexus SC430 Base for 2009
In 2009 Lexus released the SC430 Base to the car-buying market. The SC430 came in one configurations: Base. The Base configuration is powered by the 4.3-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 23 highway miles and 18 city. The SC430 competes in the Convertible market segment, in direct competition with Infiniti.
Performance
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 6-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.
Fuel is handled for the SC430 is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 19.20 gallons.
SC430 Base Statistics
The SC430 is 186.20 inches long, 72.60 inches wide, and 66.10 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 106.90 inches. It is able to seat 5 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 2009 (MSRP) was $37,500, with an invoice cost of $33,188. This price is slightly higher than 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 average for a convertible car.
In 2008 and 2009 the SC430 Base was availble in the exterior colors of several colors. Additional options were made available by the factory.
In Summary
There are several reasons why the Lexus SC430 Base sold well in 2009. 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.
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