The Lexus SC 430 is a luxurious roadster that converts to a hardtop coupe with the press of a button. It’s smooth and quiet, powerful and enjoyable to drive.

The SC 430 performs well and boasts true sports car credentials: rear-wheel drive, a fully independent suspension, and a powerful V8 engine. The Lexus SC 430 comes as one model that features a power retractable hardtop, a 4.3-liter V8, six-speed automatic transmission, and a long list of luxury features. It comes trimmed in buttery-soft leather with beautiful wood and chrome accents. Also standard is a navigation system and Mark Levinson audio with nine speakers.

Engine & Performance

• Engine Type     4.3-liter V8
• Horsepower     288 @ 5,600 RPM
• Torque (lb-ft)     317 @ 3,400 RPM
• Displacement (L /cu in)     4.3/262
• Valves     32
• Cam Type     Four cam

Fuel Economy

• City / Highway MPG     16 / 23
• Combined MPG     19

Transmission & Drivetrain

• Drive Type     Rear-wheel drive
• Electronic Traction Control     Traction Control (TRAC)
• Electronic Stability Control     Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
• Final Drive Ratio     3.769:1
• Transmission     Six-speed sequential-shift automatic
• Electronic Transmission     Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i)

Steering

• Steering     Vehicle-speed-sensing, progressive power-assisted rack-and-pinion
• Steering Turns (Lock to Lock)     3.3
• Turning Circle (ft)     35.4

Brakes

• Brakes     Four-wheel power-assisted disc brakes
• Anti-Lock Braking (ABS)     Four-sensor, four-channel (integrated with VSC)
• Braking Assist     Brake Assist