2005 Lexus SC 430

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2005 Lexus SC 430

Kelley Blue Book Retail $21,600–$21,800  

Specifications

Specifications shown for: Base 2dr Convertible

Engines

Transmissions

Power and Performance

4.3L V-8 300 HP engine  
5-spd auto transmission w/OD  
100 amp alternator  
Axle Ratio3.27 axle ratio  
Fuel Tank19.8 gal. fuel tank
Dual stainless steel exhaust with polished tailpipe finish  

Handling and Control

Rear-wheel drive  
ABS & driveline traction control  
Stability control  
Front double wishbone suspension  
Front anti-roll bar  
Coil front springs  
Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Double wishbone rear suspension  
Rear anti-roll bar  
Coil rear springs  
Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Rack & pinion steering  
4 wheel disc brakes  
Front vented disc brakes  
18.0 " polished alloy wheels P245/40ZR18.0BSW performance tires

Design and Dimensions

Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
Chrome grille  
Clearcoat monotone paint  
Maximum Cargo Volume8.8 cu.ft. maximum cargo volume
Exterior Length177.8 " exterior length  
Exterior Width72.0 " exterior body width  
Exterior Height53.1 " exterior height  
Wheelbase103 " wheelbase  
Front Tread61 " front tread  
Rear Tread60 " rear tread  
Turning Radius17.7 ' turning radius  
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating4,530 lbs. GVWR  
Curb Weight3,840 lbs. curb weight  
Drag Coefficient.31 drag coefficient  
Front Legroom43.6 " front legroom
Rear Legroom27.1 " rear legroom
Front Headroom37.2 " front headroom
Rear Headroom33.9 " rear headroom
Front Hiproom55.7 " front hiproom
Rear Hiproom49.5 " rear hiproom
Front Shoulder Room53.8 " front shoulder room
Rear Shoulder Room46.6 " rear shoulder room
Passenger Volume75 cu.ft. passenger volume
Interior Cargo Volume8.8 cu.ft. interior cargo volume

Active and Passive Safety

Side impact bars  
Fully automatic headlamps with washer, delay-off  
Front fog/driving lights  
2 door curb lights  
Illuminated entry  
Oil pressure warning  
Battery warning  
Low oil level warning  
Lights on warning  
Key in ignition warning  
Low fuel warning  
Low washer fluid warning  
Door ajar warning  
Bulb failure warning  
Trunk/liftgate ajar warning  
Low tire pressure warning  
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)  
Daytime running lights  
Center high mounted stop light  
Driver and passenger airbags  
Driver side impact airbags  
Passenger side impact airbags  
Occupancy sensor  
Front seatbelt pretensioners  
Ignition disable  
Panic alarm  
Security system  

Comfort and Convenience

2 doors
Power convertible roof with lining, glass rear window, roll-over protection, hard top, wind blocker  
Dual power remote w/tilt down heated mirrors  
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors  
Auto-dimming day-night rearview mirror  
Seating capacity of 4  
Front bucket seats  
Driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback  
Adjustable w/tilt front head restraints  
Center front armrest w/storage  
(8-way power) driver seat  
Rear seat easy entry  
(8-way power) front passenger seat  
Rear bench seats  
Fixed rear head restraints  
Driver and passenger seat memory  
Leather front seat trim  
Leather door trim insert  
Full cloth headliner  
Color-keyed carpet floor trim  
Carpeted front & rear floor mats  
Genuine wood instrument panel insert  
Genuine wood gear shift knob  
Lighted locking glove box  
Dome light w/fade  
Front reading lights  
Full floor console  
Front cupholder  
2 seatback storage pockets  
Dual door bins  
Cargo concealed storage  
Carpeted cargo floor trim  
Carpet trunk lid/rear cargo door trim  
Roll-up cargo cover  
Cargo tie downs  
Cargo light  
Dual zone front air conditioning  
Automatic air conditioning  
Air filter  
Underseat ducts  
Premium AM/FM stereo, seek-scan  
Radio steering wheel controls  
Auto-reverse cassette  
6-disc in-dash mounted CD  
9 Mark Levinson speakers  
Premium amplifier  
Automatic equalizer  
Radio theft deterrent  
Power retractable diversity antenna  
Cruise control with steering wheel controls  
Power with 2 stage unlock door locks  
Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Power trunk/hatch/door release  
Power remote fuel flap release  
Fuel filler door release included with power doors  
Cell phone pre-wiring  
2 12V DC power outlets  
Driver foot rest  
Retained accessory power  
HomeLink Wireless Control System  
Ashtray  
Front lighter elements  
First aid kit  
Tachometer  
Engine temperature gauge  
Voltmeter gauge  
In-dash clock  
Compass  
Exterior temperature  
Trip computer  
Trip odometer  
Navigation system  
1 1st row LCD monitor
Power telescopic tilt steering wheel  
Leather/genuine wood steering wheel  
Power front windows  
Power rear windows  
Driver and passenger 1-touch down  
Light tinted windows  
Variable intermittent front windshield wipers  
Speed sensitive wipers  
Sun visor strip  
Rear defroster  

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