Lexus SC 430 information 

Car History : Lexus SC 430

The Lexus SC series is a personal luxury coupé sold by Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota. The first generation in 1991 was the SC 400. In 1992, the SC 300 came out as a smaller engined version. Both models were in production until 2000. A second-generation model, the SC 430, went into production in 2001.

The Lexus SC is a front engine, rear-wheel drive design and was sold with either I6 or V8 engines. The first and second generation SC coupes were sold in Japan as the Toyota Soarer until 2006, when the Lexus marque was introduced.

Lexus showcased its new sports convertible, the SC 430, at the Paris Motor Show in 2000, and the car entered production the following year. Power was provided by a 4.3 L 3UZ-FE V8 engine mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. This produces 0-60 runs around 6 seconds using the same engine found in the Lexus LS.

Lexus designers from Europe and Japan worked together to create the convertible's sleek, streamlined design. The car features a retractable aluminium hardtop, all-leather interior, and 18 in alloy wheels. It can seat four and has a base price of US$63,825. Standard luxury features include Espresso Walnut or Bird's Eye Maple wood trim, a Mark Levinson premium sound system, DVD-based navigation system, and headlamp washers.

Competitors include the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, Cadillac XLR, and Jaguar XK, and BMW 6-series.

In 2004, Lexus unveiled the Lexus SC Pebble Beach Edition, a limited-production model of the SC. The special edition SC is produced in partnership with the Pebble Beach Company, and features a unique exterior and interior color combination which changes with each model year. For model years 2004, 2005, and 2006, production of the Pebble Beach edition was limited to 400 units. Each Lexus SC Pebble Beach edition coupe exhibits special badging (featuring the Lone Cypress logo) on the front fenders, center console, and floor mats. For the 2006 model, a rear spoiler and spider alloy wheels are also included.