There have been several award-winning cars from Lexus over the years, including the Lexus SC430 of 2009. There are one trim levels to the SC430, including Base. The Base version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 2008 the popular 4.3 liter has made this a popular choice for convertible buyers nationwide.

Stop and Go

Standard equipment in the SC430 for 2008 and 2009 includes the 4.3 liter engine by Toyota, weighing in at 8 cylinders and thirty two valves. A 6-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the SC430.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The SC430 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Statistics

The SC430 is 186.20 inches long, 72.60 inches wide, and 66.10 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 106.90 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $37,500 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $33,188. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2009 SC430 is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

The 2009 SC430 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 in the city. This is below average for a convertible car.

What We Think of the Lexus SC430

The 2009 model year was very successful for the Lexus SC430. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

Tags: 2-Door, Base, Convertible, Lexus SC430, United States market

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