Model Details

SC 430 Model Details

The 2002 Lexus SC 430 was one of the most anticipated cars of all time. When Lexus introduced its first convertible hardtop, the result was well worth the wait.

Satisfy your craving for acceleration with the SC 430's 300-horsepower, 4.3-liter V8 engine. Its computer-operated Intuitive Powertrain Control System is a feature offered only by Lexus. Brilliantly designed, its aerodynamic styling reduces buffets and drafts so you'll always be comfortable when the top's down. With innovative features like the available run-flat tires [1], a DVD navigation system [2] and a remarkable audio system, the SC 430 is truly a car like no other.

Safety Equipment

-	Driver's and front passenger's airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)[3]
-	Front seat-mounted side-impact airbags (SRS)[3]
-	Ventilated front/solid rear disc brakes with four-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
-	Brake Assist[4]
-	Vehicle Skid Control (VSC)[5]
-	Traction Control (TRAC)
-	Three-point seatbelts front and rear, fronts with pre-tensioners and force limiters
-	Child Restraint Seat (CRS) tether anchor brackets for all rear seating positions
-	Very strong body structure with front and rear crumple zones
-	Dual side-impact door beams
-	A-pillar reinforcements
-	Three stoppers installed to help protect the interior against roof intrusion into the cabin during a rear-end collision
-	High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps with projector lenses, low beams and dynamic auto leveling
-	Foglamps
-	Daytime running lights
-	Programmable auto lock (can be disabled through Customized Body Electronics System [C-BEST])
-	Vehicle theft-deterrent and engine immobilizer system, with in-key transponder
-	Rear-window defogger with auto-off timer
-	Side-window defogger
-	Water-repellent door glass with UV protection
-	First aid and tool kits

Luxury and Convenience

-	Convertible hardtop roof that opens or closes in 25 seconds
-	Leather-trimmed seats and interior with wood panels to cover optional navigation screen and audio head unit
-	Heated front seats
-	Wood- and leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob
-	Mark Levinson® nine-speaker 240-watt[6] Premium Sound System with seven-channel amplifier and Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL)
-	In-dash, single-feed, six-disc CD auto-changer
-	Dual-zone automatic climate control with interior air filter, lap vents, smog sensor and auto recirculation mode
-	Power windows with one-touch auto open/close feature with pinch protection
-	Power door locks with collision unlock and shift-activated auto lock
-	Multifunction, in-key remote entry system with rolling-code technology
-	HomeLink® universal transceiver to operate compatible garage, gate, home lighting and home security systems
-	Electrochromic (auto-dimming) inside mirror and heated outside mirrors
-	Power tilt-and-telescopic steering column with automatic tilt-away
-	Interior electric trunk-lid and fuel-filler door releases with valet lockout feature for trunk, glovebox, lower center console box and convertible-roof operation
-	Lexus Memory System for power driver's and passenger's seats (except lumbar), outside rearview mirrors and steering wheel
-	Multi-adjustable seats and headrests
-	10-way power-adjustable seats with recline, slide, four-way height adjust and lumbar support
-	Outside temperature gauge
-	Green-tinted exterior glass with UV reduction
-	Lockable center storage console box
-	Dual front cupholders
-	Illuminated scuff plates with gold illumination in daylight and red illumination at night

Available Options:

-	Lexus DVD Navigation System[2]
-	Run-flat tires[1]
-	Rear spoiler

Dimensions:

-	Overall length 177.8 in
-	Width 72.0 in
-	Height 53.1 in
-	Wheelbase 103.1 in
-	Curb weight 3,840 lb
-	Fuel-tank capacity 19.8 gallons

Engine:

-	4.3-liter, double-overhead-cam V8 engine. Certified Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (U-LEV)[7]
-	Horsepower at rpm 300 hp @ 5,600
-	Torque at rpm 325 lb-ft @ 3,400

Transmission:

-	Five-speed, automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i)

Performance:

-	0-60 mph acceleration 5.9 seconds[8]
-	1/4-mile acceleration 14.4 seconds[8]
-	Top track speed 156 mph (electronically limited)[8]
-	Fuel consumption 18/23 mpg city/highway[9]
-	Aerodynamic drag coefficient 0.31 (0.30 with optional rear spoiler)

[1] Run-flat tire technology is designed for limited emergency use only. If air pressure is lost, vehicle speed must remain below 55 miles per hour; cornering, braking and accelerating must be done with extreme caution; and the tire should be replaced within 100 miles. See your Lexus dealer for details. [2] The Lexus DVD Navigation System is designed to assist in locating an address or point of interest. Discrepancies may be encountered between the system and your actual location. Changes in street names, road closures, traffic flow or other road system changes may affect the accuracy of the mapping software. Rely upon your common sense to decide whether or not to follow a specified route. Detailed coverage not available in every city. Optional periodic geographic updates available at an additional cost. See your Navigation Owner's Manual and your Lexus dealer for further details. [3] The Lexus driver's, front passenger's, and front seat-mounted side-impact airbags are a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). The driver's and front passenger's airbags are designed to inflate in a severe frontal collision. The side-impact airbags are designed to inflate in a severe side-impact collision. In all other accidents, the airbags will not inflate. To decrease the risk of injury from a deploying airbag, always wear seatbelts, sit upright in the middle of the seat, and do not lean against the door. Do not put objects in front of an airbag or around the seatback. Do not use rearward-facing child seats in any front passenger seat. The force of a deploying airbag SRS may cause serious injury. Please see your Owner's Manual for further instructions. [4] Brake Assist is designed to help the driver take full advantage of the benefits of ABS. It is not a substitute for safe driving practices. Braking effectiveness also depends on proper brake-system maintenance and tire and road conditions. [5] Lexus Vehicle Skid Control (VSC) is an electronic system designed to help the driver maintain vehicle control under adverse conditions. It is not a substitute for safe driving practices. Factors including speed, road conditions and driver steering input can all affect whether VSC will be effective in preventing a loss of control. Please see the Owner's Manual for further details. [6] Continuous average power, all channels driven, at 0.01% THD; 20-20,000 Hz. [7] California Air Resources Board Certified as Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle. For more information about the certification process and criteria, please visit www.arb.ca.gov. [8] These performance capacity figures are for comparison only and were obtained with prototype vehicles by professional drivers using special safety equipment and procedures. These should not be attempted on public streets or highways. [9] 2002 EPA-estimated mpg. See your Lexus dealer for details.
Specific options may be available only in combination with other options. Specifications, equipment, technical data, production processes, photos and illustrations based on information at time of posting, and subject to change without notice. For more information, call 800-USA-LEXUS (800-872-5398). Lexus reminds you to wear seatbelts, secure children in rear seat, obey all traffic laws and drive responsibly.