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SC Model Details

Experience why the SC is one of the most heralded hardtop convertibles on the road. For 2009, the SC welcomes a new exterior color, Opaline Pearl. Brown walnut or espresso birds-eye maple wood trim is paired with Ecru, Camel or Black leather. The 4.3-liter V8 is rated at 288 horsepower [1] and is mated to a six-speed sequential-shift automatic transmission that can adapt to shift gears based on driver's habits and road conditions. On the exterior, the SC adopts turn indicators integrated in the side mirrors.

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Standard Luxury Features	SC 430
Luxury & Convenience
Intuitive Climate Control with lap-level vents, interior air filter, smog sensor and automatic recirculation
Power tilt-and-telescopic steering column with automatic tilt-away
Lexus Memory System to control power driver's and front passenger's seats (except lumbar), outside mirrors and steering wheel
Power-retractable aluminum-alloy roof
Power windows with one-touch auto open/close feature
Remote-linked window opening
Retained accessory power for windows
Electrochromic (auto-dimming) inside rearview mirror and outside mirrors
Power door locks
Multifunction, in-key remote entry system with rolling-code technology [4]
Cruise control
Dual-compartment center console with accessory power outlet
HomeLink® universal transceiver to operate compatible garage, gate, home lighting and home security systems
Lexus Personalized Settings (LPS) [5] to customize select electronic functions
Illuminated entry system and door-sill scuff plates
Dual chrome exhaust tips
Rear wind deflector
Seating & Trim
Brown walnut or espresso bird's-eye maple wood interior trim and shift knob
Semi-aniline leather-trimmed interior
Wood- and leather-trimmed steering wheel
10-way driver's and front passenger's (including lumbar) power seats
Heated front seats
Height-adjustable headrests for front seats
Carpeted floor mats
Audio & Navigation
Voice-activated DVD Navigation System [6] with Bluetooth® technology [7]
Mark Levinson® nine-speaker 240-watt @ 0.01% THD 20-20,000 Hz [8] Premium Audio System [9] with Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL) and in-dash, single-feed, six-disc CD auto-changer
Power mast antenna with FM-diversity system
Instrumentation & Controls
Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
Electroluminescent instrumentation
Automatic on/off projector-beam headlamps with 30-second delay
Outside temperature gauge
Interior electronic trunk-lid and fuel-filler door releases

Standard Safety & Security Features	SC 430
Active Safety
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) [10]
Traction Control (TRAC)
Four-wheel power-assisted disc brakes
Four-sensor, four-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist [11]
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps with dynamic auto-leveling
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
Headlamp washers
Direct Tire Pressure Monitor System [12]
Water-repellent door glass
Passive Safety
Driver's and front passenger's airbag system (SRS) [13]
Front seat-mounted side airbags (SRS) [13]
Driver's and front passenger's knee airbags (SRS) [13]
Three-point seatbelts for all seating positions, pre-tensioners with force limiters for front seats
Automatic Locking Retractor/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) seatbelts for all passenger seating positions. Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) only for driver's seat
Child Restraint Seat (CRS) tether anchor brackets for rear seating positions
Highly rigid body structure with front and rear crumple zones
Dual side-impact door beams
Reinforcements in pillars and door sills
Impact-dissipating upper interior trim
Collapsible steering column
Daytime running lights
Integrated foglamps
LED taillamps
Variable intermittent windshield wipers with mist cycle
Rear-window defogger with auto-off timer
Power-adjustable outside mirrors with defoggers and integrated turn indicators
Security
Vehicle theft-deterrent and engine immobilizer system [4], with in-key transponder
Emergency interior trunk release
First aid kit
Tool kit

Option Packages	SC 430
Pebble Beach® [14] Edition Package
Mercury Metallic exterior color
Black bird's-eye maple interior trim
Ecru and Black semi-aniline leather-trimmed interior with black contrast stitching
Illuminated door-sill scuff plates
Rear spoiler
Pebble Beach® [14] Edition floor mats
Pebble Beach® [14] Edition interior and exterior badging
Lexus Personalization Package
18 x 8.0-in Machined Tourmaline alloy wheels with 245/45VR18 summer or all-season run-flat tires [15] [16]

Options & Accessories	SC 430
18 x 8.0-in five-spoke Liquid Graphite-finish alloy wheels [15] with 245/45VR18 summer or all-season run-flat tires [15] [16]
245/45VR18 all-season run-flat tires [15] [16]
245/45VR18 summer run-flat tires [15] [16]
18-in G-Spider alloy wheels [15]
18-in Machined Tourmaline alloy wheels [15]
Wheel locks
Rear spoiler
Car cover	See dealer
Cargo net
Cargo mat

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MSRP does not include delivery, processing and handling fee of $895. Excludes taxes, title, license and optional equipment. Dealer price will vary.

[1]Ratings achieved using the required premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 or higher. If premium fuel is not used, performance will decrease. [2]MSRP does not include delivery, processing and handling fee of $875. Excludes taxes, title, license and optional equipment. Dealer price may vary. [3]"Delivery, processing and handling fee" is based on the value of the processing, handling and delivery services Lexus provides, as well as Lexus' overall pricing structure. Lexus may make a profit on the delivery, processing and handling fee. [4]The engine immobilizer is a state-of-the-art anti-theft system. When you insert your key into the ignition switch or bring a SmartAccess fob into the vehicle, the key transmits an electronic code to the vehicle. The engine will only start if the code in the transponder chip inside the key or SmartAccess fob matches the code in the vehicle's immobilizer. Because the transponder chip is embedded in the key or SmartAccess fob, it can be costly to replace. If you lose a key or SmartAccess fob, your Lexus dealer can help. Alternatively, you can find a qualified independent locksmith to perform high-security key services by consulting your local Yellow Pages or by contacting www.aloa.org. [5]The Lexus Personalized Settings (LPS) can be programmed in two ways: For most models equipped with the available Navigation System, the driver can modify the settings themselves; for other models, including those without a Navigation System, programming is done by your Lexus dealer via a one-time, complimentary offer during the first 12 months from the date the vehicle is sold. Please see your Lexus dealer for more information. [6]The 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. Road system changes may affect the accuracy of the information provided. Rely on your common sense to decide whether to follow a specified route. Detailed coverage not available in every city or roadway. Periodic updates available at an additional cost. Please see your Navigation System Owner's Manual for further details. [7]The Bluetooth® technology phones listed on lexus.com have been tested for compatibility with Lexus vehicles. Performance will vary based on phone software version, coverage and your wireless carrier. Phones are warranted by their manufacturer, not Lexus. [8]Continuous average power, all channels driven, at less than 0.1% THD; 20–20,000 Hz. [9]Mark Levinson® is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc. [10]Vehicle Stability 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 your Owner's Manual for further details. [11]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. [12]The Tire Pressure Monitor System alerts the driver when tire pressure is critically low. For optimal tire wear and performance, tire pressure should be checked regularly with a gauge; do not rely solely on the monitor system. Please see your Owner's Manual for details. [13]All the airbag (AB) systems are Supplemental Restraint Systems. All ABs (if installed) are designed to inflate only under certain conditions and in certain types of severe collisions: frontal and knee ABs typically inflate in frontal collisions; side and side curtain ABs in side collisions; Roll-Sensing Curtain ABs at a severe tilt degree, roll or lateral G-force. In all other accidents, the ABs will not inflate. To decrease the risk of injury from an inflating AB, always wear seatbelts, sit upright in the middle of the seat as far back as possible and do not lean against the door. Do not put objects in front of an AB or around the seatback. Do not use a rearward-facing child seat in any front passenger seat. The force of an inflating AB may cause serious injury or death. Please see your Owner’s Manual for further information/warnings. [14]Pebble Beach®, Pebble Beach Resorts®, 17-Mile Drive®, The Lone Cypress™, The Heritage logo and their respective underlying distinctive images are trademarks, service marks and trade dress of Pebble Beach Company. Used under license. [15]18-in performance tires are expected to experience greater tire wear than conventional tires. Tire life may substantially be less than 15,000 miles, depending upon driving conditions. [16]Run-flat tire technology is designed for limited emergency use only. If air pressure is lost, vehicle speed must remain below 55 mph; 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. Back to top