Petrol
2005 Lexus SC 430
The 2005 Lexus SC 430 is a sedan. It has a 4.3-litre eight-cylinder engine producing 302 hp (225 kW), with a 5-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 5.9 seconds and top speed is 155 mph (249 km/h).
SPECS
| Make | Lexus | Model | SC 430 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2005 | Version / Trim | Lexus 2005 SC 430 |
| Body Style | Sedan | Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | Ext. Colour | Crystal White, Black Onyx, Millennium Silver Metallic, Smoky Granite Mica, Cashmere Beige Metallic |
| Steering | LHD / RHD | Manufactured In | Japan |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) | Transmission | Automatic 5-spd |
| Engine | 4.3L 8-cyl | Engine Size | 4,300 cc |
| Power | 302 hp / 225 kW | Torque | 385 Nm / 284 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) | 5.9 sec | Top Speed | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
| Fuel Economy | 16 mpg city / 22 mpg hwy | ||
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | Kerb Weight | 1,720 kg (3,792 lb) |
HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2005 SEDANS
Compared with other 2005 sedans in our database, its 302 hp is 28% more than the average 2005 sedan (236 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 1.7 seconds quicker than average, and it is 11% heavier than the typical sedan.
| 2005 Lexus SC 430 | Average 2005 sedans | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 302 hp | 236 hp (84 cars) | +28% |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 303 Nm (84 cars) | +27% |
| 0–60 mph | 5.9 s | 7.6 s (79 cars) | -22% |
| Top speed | 155 mph | 132 mph (79 cars) | +18% |
| Kerb weight | 1,720 kg | 1,555 kg (97 cars) | +11% |
| Engine size | 4,300 cc | 3,102 cc (97 cars) | +39% |
Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.
CLOSEST RIVALS
Other 2005 sedans with similar power to the 2005 Lexus SC 430.
| Car | Power | 0–60 mph | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Lexus SC 430 | 302 hp | 5.9 s | 1,720 kg |
| 2005 Ford Mustang | 300 hp | 5.5 s | 1,750 kg |
| 2005 Jaguar S-Type 3.0 Litre | 304 hp | 6.8 s | 1,700 kg |
| 2005 BMW 545i | 325 hp | 5.5 s | 1,720 kg |
| 2005 Nissan Altima | 270 hp | 8.3 s | 1,390 kg |
FEATURES
Air Conditioning
Heated Front Seats
Leather Seats
Power Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Navigation System
Premium Audio
ABS
Electronic Stability Control
Traction Control
Airbags (Multiple)
Adaptive Cruise Control
Front Parking Sensors
Rear Parking Sensors
Sunroof
Alloy Wheels
Fog Lights
Keyless Entry