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Lexus SC II (Z40)

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2 versions · 2 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
430 V8 (286 KM) ECT Selected Gasoline 286 KM 2001–2005
430 V8 (300 KM) ECT-i Selected Gasoline 300 KM 2001–2005

Selected engine version

430 V8 (286 KM) ECT

Gasoline · 2001–2005

Engine power
286 KM
Torque
419 Nm
Engine displacement
4,293 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.4 s
Maximum speed
250 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Lexus
Model
SC
Version
SC II (Z40)
Engine
430 V8 (286 KM) ECT
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2001
End of production
2005
Body type
Coupé - Convertible
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.4 s
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
17.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
12 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 4
CO2 measurement standard
NEDC
CO2 emissions
287 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
3UZ-FE
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
4293 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC, VVT-i
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
91 mm
Piston stroke
82.5 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
5.2 l
Coolant capacity
9.9 l
Power
286 KM @ 5600 obr./min
Torque
419 Nm @ 3500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
75 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.29
Minimum trunk capacity
135 l
Maximum trunk capacity
368 l
Curb weight
1740-1790 kg
Gross weight
2110 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4515 mm
Width
1825 mm
Height
1370 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Front track
1550 mm
Rear track
1535 mm
Front overhang
890 mm
Rear overhang
1005 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Type of automatic gearbox
ECT
Front suspension
Coil spring, Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar, Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
296 mm
Front brake disc thickness
32 mm
Rear brakes
Disc
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
307 mm
Rear brake disc thickness
12 mm
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
245/40 ZR18
Rim size
8J x 18
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

430 V8 (300 KM) ECT-i

Gasoline · 2001–2005

Engine power
300 KM
Torque
441 Nm
Engine displacement
4,293 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
230 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Lexus
Model
SC
Version
SC II (Z40)
Engine
430 V8 (300 KM) ECT-i
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2001
End of production
2005
Body type
Coupé - Convertible
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
230 km/h
Acceleration 0-60 mph
5.9 mph
Fuel consumption measurement standard
EPA
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
13.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
EPA
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
10.2 l/100 km
Emission standard
ULEV

Engine

Engine model / code
3UZ-FE
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
4293 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC, VVT-i
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
91 mm
Piston stroke
82.5 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
5.2 l
Coolant capacity
9.9 l
Power
300 KM @ 5600 obr./min
Torque
441 Nm @ 3400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
75 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.30-0.31
Minimum trunk capacity
249 l
Curb weight
1742 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4515 mm
Width
1825 mm
Height
1350 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Ground clearance
142 mm
Front overhang
890 mm
Rear overhang
1005 mm
Turning circle
10.8 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Type of automatic gearbox
ECT-i
Front suspension
Coil spring, Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar, Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
296 mm
Rear brakes
Disc
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
307 mm
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
245/40 ZR18
Rim size
8J x 18
ABS
yes