2009 Lexus SC 430 specifications

2009 Lexus SC 430 data
Applicable to the European domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2620 mm 103.1 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 4535 mm 178.5 inches
Width 1825 mm 71.9 inches
Height 1370 mm 53.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.73
Kerb weight 1740 kg 3836 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 75 litres 16.5 [19.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.27
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Toyota
Engine code 3UZ-FE
Cylinders V 8
Capacity 4.3 litre
4293 cc
(261.975 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 91 × 82.5 mm
3.58 × 3.25 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.1
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
32 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
286 PS (282 bhp) (210 kW)
at 5600 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
419 Nm (309 ft·lb) (42.7 kgm)
at 3500 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
49 kW/litre
66.6 ps/litre
65.7 bhp/litre
1.08 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
97.6 Nm/litre
1.18 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction aluminium block & heads
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10.5:1
Fuel system EFi
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1226.5 kPa (177.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 536.63 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 14.3 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
164.32 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 PS/kg
120.85 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 kW/kg
162.07 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 bhp/kg
0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
8.27 kg/kW
13.82 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 16.3/8.6/11.4 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km16.3/8.6/11.4 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre6.1/11.6/8.8 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG17.3/32.8/24.8 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG14.4/27.4/20.6 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions 269.0 g/km NEDC
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK) M
CO2 Effizienz (DE) G
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock 3.300
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 245/40 R 18
Tyres rear 245/40 R 18
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 296 mm
Rear brake diameter 307 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 6 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.58
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID227755
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 41.1
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2009 Lexus SC 430 added 2010-12-28.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

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2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 6A 4293 cm3/262.0cuin 292 PS 288 bhp 215 kW 1742 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 6A 4293 cm3/262.0cuin 292 PS 288 bhp 215 kW 1742 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 6A 4293 cm3/262.0cuin 292 PS 288 bhp 215 kW 1742 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 6A 4293 cm3/262.0cuin 292 PS 288 bhp 215 kW 1742 kg
Lexus SC 430 -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5A 4293 cm3/262.0cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW 1742 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5A 4293 cm3/262.0cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW 1742 kg
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2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5A 4293 cm3/262.0cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW 287.0 CO2 1742 kg
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