Lexus SC
| Lexus SC | |
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| Production period: | 1991-2010 |
| Class : | Upper class |
| Body versions : | Coupé , convertible |
| Successor: | Lexus LC |
The Lexus SC is a passenger car model by the Japanese car manufacturer Lexus , which was produced from summer 1991 to mid-2010. The first generation produced until autumn 2000 was a two-door, luxury- class coupé , while the second generation was a convertible with a steel folding roof. In Japan the SC was sold under the name Toyota Soarer .
SC 300/400 (1991-2000)
| First generation | |
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| Production period: | 1991-2000 |
| Body versions : | Coupe |
| Engines: |
Petrol engines : 3.0-4.0 liters (168-216 kW) |
| Length: | 4859-4890 mm |
| Width: | 1791-1801 mm |
| Height: | 1331-1351 mm |
| Wheelbase : | 2690 mm |
| Empty weight : | 1590-1635 kg |
On June 1, 1991, the Lexus SC 400 was presented in the USA ( Toyota Soarer in Japan). The SC 300 followed in July 1992. Both vehicle variants were designed in the “Calty Design Research Incorporated” in California .
The SC 400 was named Import Car of the Year 1992 in the automobile magazine “ Motor Trend ” and from 1992 to 1998 it was among the top ten places in Car und Driver magazine .
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Rear view
inner space
Technical specifications
| model | SC 300 | SC 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine code | 2JZ-GE | 1UZ-FE |
| Number of cylinders | R6 | V8 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 2997 | 3969 |
| transmission | 5-stage automatic | 5-stage automatic |
| Max. Power (kW / PS) | 168/228 at 6000 | 216/294 at |
| Max. Torque (Nm) | 285 at 4800 | 420 at 4000 |
| Top speed (km / h) | 248 | 250 |
| Acceleration (0-100 km / h) | 7.3 s | 6.9 s |
| Combined consumption (l / 100 km) | 13.6 | k. A. |
| Carbon dioxide emissions (combined) | k. A. g / km | k. A. g / km |
| Tank capacity (liter) | 78 | 78 |
SC 430 (2001-2010)
| Second generation | |
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_convertible_03.jpg) Lexus SC 430 (2001-2006) |
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| Production period: | 2001-2010 |
| Body versions : | Cabriolet |
| Engines: |
Petrol engine : 4.3 liters (207–220 kW) |
| Length: | 4516-4534 mm |
| Width: | 1829 mm |
| Height: | 1349 mm |
| Wheelbase : | 2619 mm |
| Empty weight : | 1590-1630 kg |
The Lexus SC 430 was presented at the Paris Motor Show in 2000 and went into production in May 2001. The design of the car came from Sotiris Kovos . The second generation SC is based on the Lexus GS .
The vehicle was powered by a 4.3-liter engine ( VVT-i ) with 220 kW (300 PS) and a max. Torque of 430 Nm .
In 2004 Lexus introduced the special edition " Pebble Beach Edition", which was created in cooperation with the Pebble Beach Company.
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cockpit
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In spring 2006 the vehicle was slightly revised. It received a slightly modified front, a slightly modified rear and new taillights. The power fell slightly to 207 kW (286 PS)
In 2010 there were only 16 new registrations in Germany. Production ended in July 2010.
Lexus SC 430 (2006-2010)
Technical specifications
| model | SC 430 |
|---|---|
| Number of cylinders | V8 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 4293 |
| transmission | 5-stage automatic |
| Max. Power (kW / PS) | 210/286 at 5600 |
| Max. Torque (Nm) | 419 at 3400 |
| Top speed (km / h) | 250 |
| Acceleration (0-100 km / h) | 6.4 s |
| Combined consumption (l / 100 km) | 12.0 |
| CO 2 emissions (combined) | 284 g / km |
| Tank capacity (liter) | 75 |
| price | 125,000 DM (2001; about 62,500 €) |
| model | SC 430 |
|---|---|
| Number of cylinders | V8 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 4293 |
| transmission | 6-stage automatic |
| Max. Power (kW / PS) | 210/286 at 5600 |
| Max. Torque (Nm) | 419 at 4300 |
| Top speed (km / h) | 250 |
| Acceleration (0-100 km / h) | 6.2 s |
| Combined consumption (l / 100 km) | 11.2 |
| CO 2 emissions (combined) | 264 g / km |
| Tank capacity (liter) | 75 |
| Prices | 72,000 € (2006) or 74,650 € (2010) |
See also
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ 2002 Lexus SC 430 Review . Automedia.com. Retrieved September 9, 2009.
- ↑ From shopkeepers and exotics. In: auto motor und sport , January 22, 2011.
