Lexus SC 2001
This generation of Lexus SC has been produced from January, 2001 to January, 2010. We can provide information about 2 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with classical rear wheel drive.
This Lexus is available with one petrol engine with displacement 4.3 litres and power of from 286 to 304 horsepower. All engines have a timing belt driven camshaft, which requires more frequent service than a timing chain, but replacing timing belt is less expensive, and these engines are generally slightly more fuel efficient and quieter (What is an engine chain and belt?).
The car is available with only with automatic gearbox.
Lexus SC 2001 average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 11.3 to 12 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Lexus SC 2001 petrol engine version is Lexus SC 430 V8, consuming 11.3 litres per 100km.
Lexus SC 2001 CO2 emissions is approximately 287 grams per kilometer.
The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 6.1 seconds has Lexus SC 430 V8 version, Lexus SC 430 is slower and reaching this speed only in 6.4 seconds. The maximum top speed is 250 km/h for the 4.3 petrol 8-cylinder 286 hp version (Lexus SC 430) and the 4.3 petrol 8-cylinder 304 hp version (Lexus SC 430 V8).
Lenght of Lexus SC is 452 cm, it is decent size car. For comparison - Lexus SC is about 2 cm longer than Opel Vectra, but 2 cm shorter than Toyota Corolla sedan. Lexus SC gross weight is from 2055 to 2110 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 13 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles. Lexus SC trunk space is 135 litres, by folding down all rear seats boot capacity can be increased to 450 litres.
This Lexus is quite costly - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 12 000 €. Below you will find more detailed information about Lexus SC prices and costs.
Lexus SC modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption |
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Lexus SC 2001 4.3 430 Sep 2001 — Jan 2010 | 4.3 Petrol | 286 HP | 12.0 l/100km |
Lexus SC 2001 4.3 430 V8
Jan 2001 — Dec 2005 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds |
4.3 Petrol | 304 HP | 11.3 l/100km |
Lexus SC prices
Lexus SC 2001 - 2010 cabrio price in Latvia is from 8500 € to 15000 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Lexus SC price is very high - Lexus SC is almost two times more expensive then average cabrios of this age (compare cabrios 2001 - 2010 prices). Lexus SC high price can be explained by its quality above average (see below), therefore this Lexus could be reasonable purchase in long term perspective.
Year | Lowest | Average | Highest | Availability |
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Lexus SC 2005 price | 15 000 € | 15 000 € | 15 000 € | |
Lexus SC 2004 price | 11 000 € | 12 500 € | 13 500 € | |
Lexus SC 2002 price | 8500 € | 9000 € | 10 000 € |
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Lexus SC 2001 features (options)
Percentage of Lexus SC with corresponding feature (option)
78% Climate control
67% Xenon headlights
52% Tire pressure control
47% Conditioning
43% Leather upholstery
43% Electrically adjustable seats
43% Electrically adjustable steering wheel
40% Heated seats
40% Cruise control
38% Rain sensor
29% Rear parking sensors
19% Adjustable steering wheel
19% Navigation
16%
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