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2005 Lexus SC 430 SE 2dr Convertible

2005 Lexus SC 430
Trim Info:
Rear Wheel Drive, 2-Door Coupe, Sub-Compact
18 mpg city / 23 mpg hwy
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Technical Specifications

Technical Data
Body Style:
2-Door Coupe
Drivetrain:
Rear Wheel Drive
EPA Classification:
Sub-Compact
Passenger Capacity:
4
Passenger Volume (ft³):
75.0
Base Curb Weight (lbs):
3840
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
18
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
23
Engine Type:
Gas V8
Displacement:
4.3L/262
Fuel System:
SFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
300 @ 5600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
325 @ 3400
Trans Description Cont.:
Automatic w/OD
Suspension Type - Front:
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear:
Independent
Front Tire Size:
245/40ZR18
Rear Tire Size:
245/40ZR18
Spare Tire Size:
T145/70R17
Front Wheel Size (in):
18 x 8
Rear Wheel Size (in):
18 x 8
Front Wheel Material:
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material:
Aluminum
Brake ABS System:
Four-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
12.1 x 0.47
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
19.8
Wheelbase (in):
103.1
Length, Overall (in):
177.8
Trunk Volume (ft³):
8.8
Advanced Technical Data
Trans Type:
5
First Gear Ratio (:1):
3.36
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
2.18
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.42
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
1.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.75
Reverse Ratio (:1):
3.43
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):
3.27
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):
582
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):
100
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):
10.5
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
Double-Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
Double-Wishbone
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):
40
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):
40
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):
0.98
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in):
0.51
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
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft):
37.4
Brake Type:
Pwr
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
11.6 x 1.26
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
Liftover Height (in):
29.3


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