2005 Lexus SC 430 specs & colors
2dr Car
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Ivory
Black / Red
Dark Blue
Adriatic Blue
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Sub-Compact |
| Front Wheel Size | 18 x 8 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 18 x 8 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | Compact in |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 582 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 100 |
| Engine Type | Gas V8 |
| Displacement | 4.3L/262 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 300 @ 5600 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 325 @ 3400 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 23 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 356.40 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 18 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 455.40 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.36 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.18 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.42 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.75 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.43 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.27 |
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | Double-Wishbone |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Double-Wishbone |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Brake ABS System | Four-Wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.6 x 1.26 in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 12.1 x 0.47 in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 19.8 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 17.4 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.3 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 35.4 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | 37.4 ft |
| Front Tire Size | 245/40ZR18 |
| Rear Tire Size | 245/40ZR18 |
| Spare Tire Size | T145/70R17 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3840 lbs |
| Passenger Capacity | 4 |
| Passenger Volume | 75.0 ft³ |
| Front Head Room | 37.2 in |
| Front Leg Room | 43.6 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 53.8 in |
| Front Hip Room | 55.7 in |
| Second Head Room | 33.9 in |
| Second Leg Room | 27.1 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 46.6 in |
| Second Hip Room | 49.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in |
| Length, Overall | 177.8 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 72.0 in |
| Height, Overall | 53.1 in |
| Track Width, Front | 61.0 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 60.4 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 5.6 in |
| Liftover Height | 29.3 in |
| Trunk Volume | 8.8 ft³ |
| Bader leather-trimmed interior-inc: seats, door armrests & console cover | Standard |
| Driver/passenger illuminated vanity mirrors w/cover | Standard |
| Instrumentation-inc: 8,000-rpm tachometer, 180-mph speedometer, coolant temp, fuel/coolant/oil level gauges, compass | Standard |
| Four-sensor tire pressure warning system | Standard |
| 4.3L DOHC SFI 32-valve V8 engine-inc: continuously variable valve timing w/intelligence (VVT-i) | Standard |
| 245/40ZR18 summer tires | Standard |
| Pwr ventilated front/solid rear disc brakes | Standard |
| Electronic programmable garage door opener | Standard |
| Daytime running lamps | Standard |
| Pwr retractable aluminum hardtop | Standard |
| Rear wheel drive | Standard |
| Electrochromic rearview mirror | Standard |
| Computer controlled ignition system w/(2) knock sensors | Standard |
| Color-keyed bumpers, door handles, side mirrors | Standard |
| Electrochromic heated pwr mirrors w/timed defoggers, reverse auto-tilt down | Standard |
| Traction control (TRAC) | Standard |
| No key cylinder for the passenger side door or trunk | Standard |
| Daytime running lamps | Standard |
| Vehicle skid control (VSC) w/on/off switch | Standard |
| Vehicle skid control (VSC) w/on/off switch | Standard |
| 2-level center console w/lockable lower box | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger frontal airbags | Standard |
| Front/rear 5-mph bumpers | Standard |
| Valet lock-out functions-inc: trunk, glove box, lower center console box, convertible roof operation | Standard |
| Chrome accents-inc: grille, door handles, side mirrors | Standard |
| First aid kit | Standard |
| Key-integrated multi-function remote entry system w/audible lock/2-stage unlock confirmation, trunk release, panic function | Standard |
| (2) front cup holders w/wood cover panel | Standard |
| Electronic throttle control system w/intelligence (ETCS-i) | Standard |
| Outside temp gauge | Standard |
| T145/70R17 temporary spare tire | Standard |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Trip computer | Standard |
| FM sub-antenna imprinted in windshield glass | Standard |
| Independent halogen high beam lamps | Standard |
| Tool kit | Standard |
| Digital odometer w/(2) trip meters | Standard |
| Front/rear independent double wishbone suspension w/coil springs, gas-filled shock absorbers | Standard |
| Variable-intermittent semi-concealed windshield wipers w/mist cycle, graphite coated blades | Standard |
| Birds eye maple or walnut wood trim-inc: doors, center console & instrument panel | Standard |
| Illuminated glove box, trunk, ashtray | Standard |
| Fog lamps integrated into lower air intake | Standard |
| Mark Levinson 240-watt AM/FM audio system-inc: in-dash 6-disc CD changer, auto-reverse cassette, (9) speakers w/subwoofer, radio data system (RDS), automatic sound levelizer (ASL), separate EQ settings for top up/down | Standard |
| Rear window defogger w/auto-off timer | Standard |
| Pwr trunk release w/valet lockout | Standard |
| Hood struts | Standard |
| 4-sensor tire pressure monitor system | Standard |
| Full trunk trim w/cut pile carpeting | Standard |
| Electronic brake force distribution (EBD) | Standard |
| Pwr fuel filler door release | Standard |
| Front/rear crumple zones | Standard |
| Water-repellent door glass | Standard |
| Covered coin case | Standard |
| Front seatback pockets | Standard |
| Engine speed-sensing progressive pwr rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| Pwr door locks-inc: two-turn driver door unlock, anti-lockout | Standard |
| 3-point seat belts in all seating positions-inc: force-limiting pretensioners, height-adjustable front shoulder belt anchors, passenger side automatic locking retractor (ALR), emergency locking retractor (ELR) | Standard |
| Dual stainless steel exhaust w/chrome tips | Standard |
| Aerodynamic underbody covers-inc: engine, floor, front, rear | Standard |
| 19.8 gallon fuel tank w/cap tether | Standard |
| Fluid-filled hydraulic rear sub-frame mounts | Standard |
| Prewired for cell phone, transceiver & command module | Standard |
| Front/rear side-impact beams | Standard |
| Digital clock | Standard |
| DVD navigation system-inc: 3-position tilt-screen, pwr wood cover panel | Standard |
| Acoustic control induction system II (ACIS-II) | Standard |
| Integrated rear seat headrests | Standard |
| Warning lights-inc: oil pressure, battery, engine, parking brake, ABS, air bag, door ajar, seat belt disconnect, tail lamp bulb failure | Standard |
| Torque-activated powertrain control | Standard |
| Illuminated entry/exit system-inc: dome, door courtesy, ignition | Standard |
| 2-position memory system-inc: side mirrors, steering wheel, driver/passenger seat settings (excluding pwr lumbar) | Standard |
| Traction control (TRAC) | Standard |
| Anti-lock brake system (ABS) | Standard |
| Illuminated scuff plates | Standard |
| Front/rear stabilizer bars | Standard |
| Projector-type high-intensity discharge (HID) automatic headlamps w/washer | Standard |
| Theft deterrent w/engine-immobilizer system | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger seat-mounted side-impact airbags | Standard |
| Anti-lock brake system (ABS) | Standard |
| 18" x 8" 5-spoke aluminum wheels | Standard |
| Floor mats | Standard |
| City 18/hwy 23 (4.3L engine/5-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Net pocket located by the front passenger lap vent | Standard |
| 10-way pwr heated front seats w/4-way adjustable headrests, pwr lumbar | Standard |
| Tinted glass w/UV reduction | Standard |
| 5-speed automatic electronically controlled transmission w/intelligence (ECT-i)-inc: OD, liquid-cooled transmission oil cooler | Standard |
| Front individual map lights | Standard |
| Rear seat top tether anchors & ISO-FIX lower anchorage brackets | Standard |
| Brake assist (BA) | Standard |
| Leather-trimmed front seat belt presenters | Standard |
| 3-spoke wood/leather-trimmed pwr tilt/telescopic steering wheel w/auto tilt-away & audio/cruise controls | Standard |
| Automatic climate control-inc: lap vents, soft-touch controls, LCD display | Standard |
| Auto 3-position pwr mast antenna & FM diversity RDS antenna | Standard |
| Rear wind deflector | Standard |
| Cut pile carpeting | Standard |
| Push-open ashtray & cigarette lighter | Standard |
| Pwr windows w/auto-up/down | Standard |
| Wood-trimmed shift knob | Standard |
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