Lexus SC 2001 4.3 petrol description
Cabrio Lexus SC 2001 430 V8 has been produced from January, 2001 to December, 2005. It has eight-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 4.3 litres, which produces power of 304 horsepower on 5600 rpm - this is the most powerfull Lexus SC 2001 - 2010 version and torque 441 Nm (Newton metres) on 3400 revolutions per minute.
This 8-cylinder 32-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard.
More engine specs
This Lexus SC 4.3 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 5.8 litres.
Lexus SC 2001 430 V8 has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and Aisin AW35-51LS automatic gearbox with 5 gears. With proper servicing, Aisin AW35-51LS gearbox has an average lifespan (mileage before needing serious repairs or rebuild) of 350,000 km.
Lexus SC 2001 430 V8 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 6.1 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Lexus SC 2001 430 V8 fuel consumption is 11.3 litres per 100km (8.8 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient Lexus SC 2001 - 2010 version, fuel consumption in city - 13.8 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 9.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 85 litres or 22.46 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 740 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 860 kilometers on highway.
Lexus SC 2001 430 V8 technical data
| Model: | Lexus SC 430 V8 | ||
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| Body style: | Cabrio | ||
| Production period: | 2001. January ... 2005. December | ||
| Engine: | 4293 cm3 Petrol, 8 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
| Power: | 304 HP ON 5600 RPM | Torque: | 441 NM ON 3400 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
| Top speed: | 250 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.3 (combined) 13.8 (urban) 9.8 (highway) | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres (22.5 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.52m (length) 1.82m (width) 1.37m (height) | ||
| Seats: | 4 seats | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 135 litres | ||
| Trunk max capacity: | 450 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
| Gross weight: | 2055 kg | ||
Lexus SC 2001 430 V8 engine 3UZ-FE
| Engine displacement | 4292 cm3 |
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| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 91 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 82.5 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 |
| Camshaft drive | Timing belt Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher. However, the timing belt change interval for a particular engine is long enough to be comparable to the life of some engine chains. More service info |
| Timing belt change interval | 100,000 km |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Lexus SC 2001 430 V8 oil type | 5W-30, 5W-40 |
| Oil capacity | 5.8 litres (6.1 quarts) More service info |
| Power | 280 - 305 HP ON 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 420 - 440 NM ON 3400 RPM |
| Engine manufacturer | Toyota |
| Start of production (year) | 2000 |
| Duration of production | 13 years |
Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2003 onwards. |
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| Engine also used on | Lexus GS Lexus LS |
Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design. |
All Lexus SC cabrio [2001 - 2010] 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 |
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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 |