2008 Lexus SC Specifications

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2-Door Conv

MSRP: $66,355

MSRP based on 2-Door Conv

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Gas Mileage 16 mpg City/23 mpg Hwy

Engine Gas V8, 4.3L

EPA Class Sub-Compact

Style Name 2dr Conv

Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

Passenger Capacity 4

Passenger Doors 2

Body Style Convertible

Transmission 6-speed automatic sequential electronically controlled transmission w/intelligence (ECT-i)-inc: OD, gated shifter, pwr mode, snow mode

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Dimensions

Vehicle

EPA Classification Sub-Compact

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3840

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity 4

Front Hip Room (in) 55.7

Front Leg Room (in) 43.6

Second Shoulder Room (in) 46.6

Passenger Volume (ft³) 75.0

Second Head Room (in) 33.9

Front Shoulder Room (in) 53.8

Second Hip Room (in) 49.5

Front Head Room (in) 37.2

Second Leg Room (in) 27.1

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (in) 103.1

Track Width, Rear (in) 60.4

Height, Overall (in) 53.1

Length, Overall (in) 178.5

Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.6

Track Width, Front (in) 61.0

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 72.0

Liftover Height (in) - TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³) 8.8

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 19.8

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 16

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 23

Performance Specs

Engine

Engine Order Code NA

SAE Net Torque @ RPM 317 @ 3400

Fuel System SFI

Engine Type Gas V8

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 288 @ 5600

Displacement 4.3L/262

Transmission

Clutch Size (in) NA

Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.30

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.58

Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.77

Trans Order Code NA

Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.96

Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.95

Trans Description Cont. Again NA

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.73

Trans Type 6

Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.35

Brakes

Brake Type Pwr

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.1 x - TBD -

Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes

Brake ABS System 4-Wheel

Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.7 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA

Steering

Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 35.4

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 17.4

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.3

Tires

Front Tire Order Code NA

Spare Tire Size T145/70R17

Front Tire Size P245/40ZR18

Rear Tire Order Code NA

Rear Tire Size P245/40ZR18

Spare Tire Order Code NA

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in) 18 x 8.0

Spare Wheel Material Steel

Front Wheel Material Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in) 18 x 8.0

Rear Wheel Material Aluminum

Spare Wheel Size (in) Compact

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front Double Wishbone

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) NA

Suspension Type - Rear Double Wishbone

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) NA

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -

Safety Features

Safety

Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes

Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes

Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No

Air Bag-Side Body-Front Yes

Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No

Air Bag-Side Head-Front Yes

Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No

Brakes-ABS Yes

Child Safety Rear Door Locks No

Daytime Running Lights Yes

Traction Control Yes

Night Vision No

Rollover Protection Bars No

Fog Lamps Yes

Parking Aid No

Tire Pressure Monitor Yes

Back-Up Camera No

Stability Control Yes

Other Features 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Electronic brake force distribution (EBD) w/brake assist (BA)
Dual front SRS airbags w/passenger detection sensor
Dual front seat-mounted side-impact SRS airbags
Dual front curtain SRS airbags
Dual front knee airbags
All-position 3-point seat belts-inc: front pretensioners w/force...
All-position emergency locking retractor (ELR)
All-passenger automatic locking retraction (ALR)
Rear seat top tether anchors & ISO-FIX lower anchorage brackets
Vehicle stability control (VSC) w/on/off switch
Traction control (TRAC)
Front/rear crumple zones
Dual side-impact beams
Daytime running lamps
First aid kit