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2002 Lexus SC 430 Base 2DR Convertible

Base 2dr Convertible

$61,055 MSRP
4.3l V-8
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
5.5 sec

0-60 mph

14.1 sec

@ 99 mph

Horsepower • Torque
300 hp

Power

325 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,840 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2002

Make:

Lexus

Model:

SC 430

Trim:

Base 2DR Convertible

Style:

Base 2dr Convertible

Base Price:

$61,055

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,840 lbs

Length:

177.8 in.

Width:

72 in.

Height:

53.1 in.

Wheelbase:

103.1 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.31

MPG:

18 city / 23 hwy

Fuel:

19.8 gal. / 416 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

300 hp @ 5,600 rpm

Torque:

325 ft-lbs @ 3,400 rpm

Engine:

4.3l V-8

Displacement:

4.3 liters

Compression Ratio:

10.50 to 1

Valves:

32

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,400 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

5.44 sec

0-60 mph:

5.74 sec

0-100 mph:

14.45 sec

60-130 mph:

21.87 sec

100-150 mph:

35.38 sec

Top Speed:

161 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

9.06 sec @ 76.1 mph

¼ mile:

14.1 sec @ 99.1 mph

½ mile:

22.31 sec @ 119.2 mph

1 mile:

35.9 sec @ 142.2 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P245/40ZR18

Rear Tires:

P245/40ZR18

Tire Compound:

Performance

Transmission:

5-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

3.27

Gear Ratios

1: 3.36

2: 2.18

3: 1.42

4: 1

5: 0.75

R: 3.43

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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