2005 Lexus SC 430 Review (continued)
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Summary

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. Its interior is beautiful, comfortable, and luxurious. It's a terrific car for a long drive assuming you pack light. Though it has a vestigial rear seat, the SC 430 is, for all practical purposes, a two-seater.

(Source: New Cars Test Drive)

Model Line Overview

Model Lineup:	Lexus SC 430 ($63,175)
Engines:	4.3-liter dohc 32-valve V8
Transmissions:	5-speed ECT-i automatic
Saftey Equipment (standard):	dual frontal and side-impact airbags; 3-point seatbelts with pre-tensioners and force limiters, front and rear; ABS with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) and brake assist; traction control; vehicle skid control (VSC); four-sensor tire pressure warning system; projector-type high-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps; ISO-FIX anchor brackets for child seats in the rear
Saftey Equipment (optional):	none
Basic Warranty:	4 years/50,000 miles
Assembled In:	Higashifuji, Japan

Specifications As Tested

Model Tested (MSRP):	Lexus SC 430 ($63,175)
Standard Equipment:	automatic climate control; leather seats and armrests; headlamp washers; central locking system with keyless entry; theft deterrent system; dual heated and electrochromic exterior mirrors; electrochromic interior mirror; power windows with auto up/down feature; power tilt and telescope steering wheel; 10-way power front seats with heat; 3-spoke leather/wood steering wheel; wood-capped gear shift knob; wood trim on center console and instrument panel; cruise control; Lexus Navigation System; Lexus/Mark Levinson AM/FM/ ETR/cassette/CD audio with six-disc in-dash changer, seven-channel high-power amplifier and nine speakers plus automatic sound leveling (ASL); electric trunk and fuel door releases with valet lockout; first aid and tool kits in trunk; 18x8-in. alloy wheels with chrome-plated ornamentation; 245/40ZR18 tires
Options As Tested (MSRP):	none
Destination Charge:
Gas Guzzler Tax:
Price As Tested (MSRP):	63175
Layout:	rear-wheel drive
Horsepower (hp @ rpm):	300 @ 5600
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):	325 @ 3400
Transmission:	5-speed ECT-i automatic
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:	18/23
Wheelbase:	103.1
Length/width/height:	177.8/72.0/53.1
Track, f/r:	61.0/60.4
Turning circle:	35.4
Seating capacity:	2+2
Head/hip/leg room, f:	37.2/55.7/43.6
Head/hip/leg room, m:
Head/hip/leg room, r:	33.9/49.5/27.1
Cargo volume:	9.4
Payload:
Towing capacity:
Suspension, f:	independent
Suspension, r:	independent
Ground clearance:	5.6
Curb weight:	3840
Tires:	245/40VR18 all-season
Brakes, f/r:	disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist
Fuel capacity:	19.8