2009 Lexus SC 430 specs & colors
2dr Car
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Black
Camel
Camel / Black
Cashmere
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Sub-Compact |
| Front Wheel Size | 18 x 8.0 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 18 x 8.0 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | Compact in |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | N/A |
| Engine Type | Gas V8 |
| Displacement | 4.3L/262 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 288 @ 5600 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 317 @ 3400 |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 23 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 316.80 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 16 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | 19 MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 455.40 mi |
| Trans Type | 6 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.30 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.96 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.35 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.73 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.58 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.95 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.77 |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Suspension Type - Front | Double Wishbone |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Double Wishbone |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | Not Available |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Not Available |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.7 x -TBD- in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 12.1 x -TBD- 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 | N/A ft |
| Front Tire Size | P245/40ZR18 |
| Rear Tire Size | P245/40ZR18 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 178.5 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 | N/A in |
| Trunk Volume | 8.8 ft³ |
| Passenger Capacity | 4 |
| Passenger Volume | 75.0 ft³ |
| Auto 3-position pwr mast antenna & FM diversity RDS antenna | Standard |
| Pwr windows w/auto-up/down | Standard |
| Torque-activated powertrain control | Standard |
| No key cylinder for the passenger side door or trunk | Standard |
| Front passenger net pocket | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) | Standard |
| Compass | Standard |
| Illuminated entry/exit system -inc: dome, door courtesy, ignition | Standard |
| Valet lockout functions -inc: trunk, glove box, lower center console box, convertible roof operation | Standard |
| Semi-aniline leather-trimmed interior -inc: seats, door armrests, console cover, seat belt presenters | Standard |
| Pwr front ventilated & rear solid disc brakes | Standard |
| Tool kit | Standard |
| Color-keyed door handles w/chrome accents | Standard |
| Direct tire pressure monitor system | Standard |
| All-position 3-point seat belts -inc: front pretensioners w/force limiters | Standard |
| Vehicle stability control (VSC) w/on/off switch | Standard |
| Rear seat top tether anchors & ISO-FIX lower anchorage brackets | Standard |
| Dual side-impact beams | Standard |
| Trip computer -inc: average MPG, current MPG, drive time, average MPH, outside temp, clock | Standard |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Front seatback pockets | Standard |
| Dual front head curtain SRS airbags | Standard |
| Auxiliary pwr outlet | Standard |
| Push-open ashtray & cigarette lighter | Standard |
| Acoustic control induction system (ACIS) | Standard |
| 10-way pwr heated front bucket seats -inc: 4-way adjustable headrests, pwr lumbar, memory | Standard |
| Navigation system -inc: 3-position tilt-screen, pwr wood cover panel | Standard |
| Electronic throttle control system w/intelligence (ETCS-i) | Standard |
| 6-speed automatic sequential electronically controlled transmission -inc: intelligence (ECT-i), OD, gated shifter, pwr mode, snow mode | Standard |
| T145/70R17 compact spare tire w/steel wheel | Standard |
| Electronic brake force distribution (EBD) w/brake assist (BA) | Standard |
| Automatic climate control -inc: lap vents, soft-touch controls, LCD display | Standard |
| Dual front SRS airbags w/passenger detection sensor | Standard |
| Warning lights -inc: oil level, oil pressure, battery, engine, parking brake, ABS, air bag, door ajar, seat belt disconnect, tail lamp bulb failure | Standard |
| Fog lamps integrated into lower air intake | Standard |
| Computer controlled ignition system w/2-knock sensors | Standard |
| Front grille w/chrome surround | Standard |
| Pwr-retractable aluminum hardtop w/open/close button | Standard |
| Front/rear crumple zones | Standard |
| Variable intermittent uniblade front wiper w/mist cycle | Standard |
| Two-bulb headlamp design -inc: HID lowbeam lamps, independent halogen high beam lamps, auto-on/off, adaptive front lighting system (AFS), washers | Standard |
| Illuminated glove box, trunk, ashtray | Standard |
| HomeLink garage door opener | Standard |
| Full door trim -inc: integrated armrests, map pockets, chrome inner handles | Standard |
| Rear wind deflector | Standard |
| First aid kit | Standard |
| LED brake lamps | Standard |
| Theft-deterrent system w/engine immobilizer | Standard |
| Rear strut rods | Standard |
| Cut pile carpeting w/full cargo trim | Standard |
| P245/40ZR18 summer tires | Standard |
| 3-spoke wood & leather-trimmed pwr tilt/telescopic steering wheel w/audio & cruise controls -inc: auto tilt-away, memory | Standard |
| Pwr fuel filler door & trunk release | Standard |
| Electrochromic rearview mirror | Standard |
| Dual trip digital odometer | Standard |
| 2-level center console w/lockable lower box | Standard |
| Alarm system | Standard |
| Pwr door locks -inc: two-turn driver door unlock, anti-lockout | Standard |
| Front/rear double wishbone suspension -inc: coil springs, gas-filled shock absorbers | Standard |
| Rear window defogger w/auto-off timer | Standard |
| Dual front cup holders w/wood cover panel | Standard |
| FM sub-antenna imprinted in windshield glass | Standard |
| Wood-trimmed shift knob | Standard |
| Illuminated scuff plates | Standard |
| Rear seats w/integrated headrests | Standard |
| Fluid filled hydraulic rear sub-frame mounts | Standard |
| Daytime running lamps | Standard |
| Front/rear stabilizer bars | Standard |
| Covered coin case | Standard |
| Floor mats | Standard |
| Water-repellent door glass | Standard |
| Mark Levinson AM/FM stereo w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer -inc: auto-reverse cassette, 240-watt amplifier, MP3, (9) speakers w/subwoofer, radio data system (RDS), digital signal processor (DSP), automatic sound levelizer (ASL), separate EQ settings for top up/down, aux audio input | Standard |
| 4.3L DOHC SFI 32-valve V8 engine -inc: continuously variable valve timing w/intelligence (VVT-i) | Standard |
| Traction control (TRAC) | Standard |
| 18" x 8" 5-spoke aluminum wheels | Standard |
| Rear wheel drive | Standard |
| Dual front knee airbags | Standard |
| Front individual map lights | Standard |
| Aerodynamic underbody covers -inc: engine, floor, front, rear | Standard |
| Color-keyed front/rear bumpers | Standard |
| Tinted glass w/heat & UV reduction | Standard |
| Instrumentation -inc: tachometer, speedometer, coolant temp, fuel level | Standard |
| Wood trim -inc: doors, center console, instrument panel | Standard |
| Prewired for cell phone, transceiver & command module | Standard |
| Key-integrated multi-function remote entry system -inc: audible lock, 2-stage unlock confirmation, trunk release, panic function | Standard |
| Dual front seat-mounted side-impact SRS airbags | Standard |
| Color-keyed electrochromic pwr heated mirrors -inc: timed defoggers, reverse auto tilt-down, memory, chrome accents | Standard |
| Vehicle speed-sensitive progressive pwr rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| Dual front illuminated vanity mirrors w/cover | Standard |
| All-position emergency locking retractor (ELR) | Standard |
| All-passenger automatic locking retraction (ALR) | Standard |
| Liquid-cooled transmission oil cooler | Standard |
| Dual stainless steel exhaust w/chrome tips | Standard |
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