2003 Lexus SC 430 - Specs

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