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2008 Lexus SC 430 Base 2dr Conv

Trim Info:

Rear Wheel Drive, 2-Door Convertible, Sub-Compact
16 mpg city / 23 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

2-Door Convertible

Drivetrain:

Rear Wheel Drive

EPA Classification:

Sub-Compact

Passenger Capacity:

Passenger Volume (ft³):

75.0

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

3840

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas V8

Displacement:

4.3L/262

Fuel System:

SFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

288 @ 5600

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

317 @ 3400

Trans Description Cont.:

Automatic w/OD

Suspension Type - Front:

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear:

Double Wishbone

Front Tire Size:

P245/40ZR18

Rear Tire Size:

P245/40ZR18

Spare Tire Size:

T145/70R17

Front Wheel Size (in):

18 x 8.0

Rear Wheel Size (in):

18 x 8.0

Front Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Brake ABS System:

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

12.1 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

19.8

Wheelbase (in):

103.1

Length, Overall (in):

178.5

Trunk Volume (ft³):

8.8

Advanced Technical Data

Trans Type:

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

Spare Wheel Size (in):

Compact

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:

17.4

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):

3.3

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

35.4

Brake Type:

Pwr

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

11.7 x - TBD -

Front Head Room (in):

37.2

Front Leg Room (in):

43.6

Front Shoulder Room (in):

53.8

Front Hip Room (in):

55.7

Second Head Room (in):

33.9

Second Leg Room (in):

27.1

Second Shoulder Room (in):

46.6

Second Hip Room (in):

49.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

72.0

Height, Overall (in):

53.1

Track Width, Front (in):

61.0

Track Width, Rear (in):

60.4

Min Ground Clearance (in):

5.6

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