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| Engine |
2003 Lexus SC
430 |
| Designation |
3UZ-FE |
| Type |
Four Cam, 32 valve V8
with VVT-i |
| Displacement |
4.3 liter, 4,293cc (261
cu. in.) |
| Bore x Stroke (mm / in.) |
91.0 mm x 82.5 mm / 3.58 in. x 3.25 in. |
| Compression Ratio |
10.5:1 |
| Horsepower (SAE) |
300 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque (SAE) |
325 ft-lbs @ 3,400 rpm |
| Oil Capacity (liters / quarts, without oil filter) |
4.6 L / 4.9 qts. |
| Oil Type |
5W-30 |
| Cooling System Capacity (liters / qts.) |
9.9 L / 10.5 qts. |
| Drivetrain |
2003 Lexus
SC 430 |
| Layout |
Front engine, rear
wheel drive (FR) |
| Transmission |
5-speed electronically
controlled ECT-i automatic |
| Type |
A650E |
| Gear ratios ( :1) |
| 1st |
3.357 |
| 2nd |
2.180 |
| 3rd |
1.424 |
| 4th |
1.000 |
| 5th |
0.753 |
| Reverse |
3.431 |
| Differential Ratio |
3.266 |
| Suspension
& Steering |
2003 Lexus SC
430 |
| Suspension Type |
Four wheel independent double wishbone
suspension |
| Suspension |
Front |
Coil springs, gas-filled shock absorbers,
high-mount upper arm, stabilizer bar |
| Rear |
Coil springs, gas-filled
shock absorbers, stabilizer bar, strut rod |
| Steering Type |
Vehicle speed-sensing
progressive power rack-and-pinion steering |
| Overall Steering Ratio |
17.4:1 |
| Turning Circle (ft.) |
35.4 |
| Turns, Lock to Lock |
3.3 |
| Brakes |
2003 Lexus SC
430 |
| Type |
Four-wheel power assisted
disc brakes, ventilated front, and solid rear, with Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS), Brake Assist (BA), and Electronic Brake force Distribution
(EBD) |
| Disc Diameter (inches) |
Front |
11.7 |
| Rear |
12.1 |
| Anti-lock Braking System |
4 sensor, 4 channel
(integrated with VSC) |
| Parking Brake |
Drum |
| Wheels and Tires |
2003 Lexus SC
430 |
| Wheels |
Wheel size |
18x8 JJ |
| Type and Material |
Aluminum alloy |
| Tires |
Tire size (summer tire) |
245/40 R18 Z rated |
| Dunlop |
| Run-flat tire (opt.) |
Bridgestone or Dunlop |
Spare
|
Temp on steel wheel |
| Electrical |
2003 Lexus
SC 430 |
| Alternator (ampere) |
100 |
| Battery capacity (ampere hour) |
66 |
| Starter (kW) |
2 |
| Exterior
Dimensions (in.) |
2003 Lexus SC
430 |
| Wheelbase |
103.1 |
| Overall length |
177.8 |
| Overall width |
72.0 |
| Overall height (Unloaded) |
53.1 |
| Track width |
Front |
61.0 |
| Rear |
60.4 |
| Minimum ground clearance |
5.6 |
| Coefficient of Drag (Cd) |
Standard |
0.31 |
| Optional rear spoiler |
0.30 |
| Interior
Dimensions (in.) |
Front
|
Rear
|
| Seating Capacity |
4
|
| Head room |
37.2
|
33.9
|
| Legroom |
43.6
|
27.1
|
| Shoulder Room |
53.8
|
46.6
|
| Hip Room |
55.7
|
49.5
|
| EPA Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) |
75.0
|
| EPA Trunk/Cargo Index (cu. ft.) |
8.8
|
| w/o spare
tire |
9.0
|
| Vehicle Weight |
2003 Lexus SC
430 |
| Curb Weight (lbs.) |
3,840 |
| Shipping Weight (lbs.) |
3,730 |
| GVWR (lbs.) |
4,530 |
| Weight Distribution, F / R (%) |
53 / 47 |
EPA Fuel
Economy (MPG)
|
2003 Lexus
SC 430 |
| Mileage |
18 / 23 |
| Fuel Requirement (min.) |
19.8 |
| Tank Capacity (liters / gal.) |
91 Octane (R+M) ¸
2, Premium Unleaded |
| Performance
(TMC figures) |
2003 Lexus
SC 430 |
| 0-60 mph acceleration, seconds |
5.9 – TMC figure |
1/4 mile acceleration, seconds
|
14.4 – TMC figure |
| Top track speed, mph |
156 mph (electronically limited) |
| Redline/maximum rpm |
6,350 |
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