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Lexus SC 430 Convertible

General information

ModelLexus SC 430 Convertible
Year2006
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating61.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4277 ccm (260.98 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel city driving12.4 litres/100 km (19.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving11.2 litres/100 km (21.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.4 litres/100 km (25.00 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
Airbags8

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4277 ccm (260.98 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power292.00 PS (215 kW or 288 HP) at 5600 Rev. per min.
Max torque430.85 Nm (43.9 kgf-m or 317.8 ft.lbs) at 3400 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke91.0 x 82.5 mm (3.6 x 3.2 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1888 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1110 mm (43.7 inches)
Passenger space2124 litres (561 gallons)
Cargo space249 litres (66 gallons)
Optional cargo space321 litres (85 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (456.7 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1547 kg (3,410.6 pounds)
Max weight with load1742 kg (3,840.5 pounds)
Towing weight2000 kg (4,409.2 pounds)
Overall length4540 mm (178.7 inches)
Overall width1840 mm (72.4 inches)
Overall height1360 mm (53.5 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2630 mm (103.5 inches)
Fuel capacity75.0 litres (19.81 gallons)
Fuel capacity75.0 litres (19.82 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originJapan
Aprox price as new USD65395
Service interval30,000 km
CO2 emissions281.0 g/km
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