2004 Lexus SC 430 specifications

2004 Lexus SC 430 data
Applicable to the USA 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) 1550 mm 61 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1535 mm 60.4 inches
Length 4515 mm 177.8 inches
Width 1829 mm 72 inches
Height 1350 mm 53.1 inches
Ground clearance 125 mm 4.9 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.72
Kerb weight 1742 kg 3840 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 75 litres 16.5 [19.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.31
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Toyota
Engine code 3UZ-FE
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
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 304 PS (300 bhp) (224 kW)
at 5600 rpm
maximum torque 440 Nm (325 ft·lb) (44.9 kgm)
at 3400 rpm
Specific output 52.1 kW/litre
70.9 ps/litre
69.9 bhp/litre
1.15 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 102.49 Nm/litre
1.24 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10.5:1
Fuel system EFI
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1288 kPa (186.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
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 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 14.4 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 251 km/h (156 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
174.61 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.17 PS/kg
128.42 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 kW/kg
172.22 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.17 bhp/kg
0.08 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
7.79 kg/kW
13.01 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 18/23 US MPG EPA city/highway
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km13.1/10.2 l/100km city/highway
km/litre7.7/9.8 km/l city/highway
UK MPG21.6/27.6 UK MPG city/highway
US MPG18.0/23.0 US MPG city/highway
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
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
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 8.0 x 18
Wheel size rear 8.0 x 18
Tyres front Dunlop SP Sport 2030 P245/40 ZR 18 93Y
Tyres rear Dunlop SP Sport 2030 P245/40 ZR 18 93Y
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 297 mm
Rear brake diameter 307 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed automatic
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio 3.27
general
Carfolio.com ID742456
Production total
Model code UZZ40L-DKAQKA
RAC rating 41.1
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2004 Lexus SC 430 added 2022-06-03.
Last modified 2022-06-03.

Lexus SC models

Lexus SC 430 -
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 286 PS 282 bhp 210 kW 269.0 CO2 1740 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
Lexus SC430 -
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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