The 2003 Lexus SC 430 is a luxury convertible that combines timeless styling with smooth V8 performance. Powered by a 4.3L V8 engine and paired with an automatic transmission, this rear-wheel drive coupe delivers a quiet, refined ride with plenty of power. With its power retractable hardtop and premium Lexus craftsmanship, the SC 430 offers both open-air driving and year-round comfort.
Key Features:
• 4.3L V8 Engine
• Automatic Transmission
• Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
• 8 Cylinders
• 2 Doors
• Convertible
• Purple Exterior
• Premium Interior
• Dual Power Seats
• Automatic Climate Control
• AM/FM Stereo
• Premium Audio System
• Smooth, Quiet Ride
• Power Retractable Hardtop
• Cruise Control
• Power Windows & Locks
• ABS Brakes
• Stable Handling
• Lexus Reliability
- Verified Equipment
- Standard Features
- Tech Specs
- Factory Equipment
- Consumer Information
- Selected Equipment
- V8 4.3 Liter
- Automatic
- ABS
- AM/FM Stereo
- Air Conditioning
- Auto Climate Control
- Cruise Control
- Power Door Locks
- Power Steering
- Power Windows
- RWD
- Seats: Dual Power
- Safety
- Driver & front passenger airbags (SRS)
- Driver & front passenger seat-mounted side-impact airbags (SRS)
- 3-point seat belts in all seating positions w/emergency locking retraction
- Automatic locking retraction all passenger positions
- Front seat belts w/pretentioners, force limiters
- Rear seat top tether anchors & ISO-FIX lower anchorage brackets
- First aid kit
- Exterior
- Pwr retractable aluminum hardtop
- Projector-type High-Intensity Discharge (HID) automatic headlamps w/washer
- Independent halogen high-beam lamps
- Chrome accents-inc: front grille, door handles, side mirrors
- Color-keyed bumpers/door handles/side mirrors
- Variable-intermittent semi-concealed windshield wipers w/mist cycle, graphite coated blades
- Fog lamps integrated into lower air intake
- Heat & UV light reducing glass
- Water repellent door glass
- Heated pwr side mirrors-inc: timed defoggers, electrochromic auto-dimming, reverse automatic-tilt down
- Rear wind deflector
- Interior
- 10-way heated pwr leather front seats w/pwr lumbar support
- 2-position memory system-inc: side mirrors, tilt/telescopic steering column, driver/passenger seat settings excluding pwr lumbar
- Front seatback pockets
- Manually adjustable front headrests w/height/tilt
- Integrated rear seat headrests
- Leather trim-inc: door armrests, console cover
- Bird's Eye Maple or Walnut wood trim-inc: center console, doors, instrument panel, audio/navigation head unit display doors
- Wood shift knob
- 2-level center console w/lockable lower box
- Dual front cup holders w/wood cover panel
- Cut pile carpeting
- Floor mats
- Illuminated scuff plates
- Pwr tilt/telescopic steering column w/automatic tilt-away
- Instrumentation-inc: 8,000-rpm tachometer, 180-mph speedometer, coolant temperature, fuel level guages
- Trip computer
- Pwr windows w/one-touch up/down
- Vehicle theft deterrent & immobilizer system
- Pwr fuel filler door release
- Electronic programmable garage door opener
- Automatic climate control w/lap vents
- Rear window defogger w/auto-off timer
- Mark Levinson 240-watt audio system-inc: in-dash 6-disc CD changer, auto-reverse, cassette, 7-channel amplifier, 9-speakers, Radio Data System (RDS), automatic sound levelizer, digital sound processor
- Lexus DVD navigation system w/3-position tilt screen *Not available in Hawaii*
- Automatic 3-position pwr mast antenna
- FM sub antenna imprinted in windshield glass
- Net pocket located by the front passenger lap vent
- Center console pre-wired for cellular telephone, transceiver, command module
- Push-open ashtray & cigarette lighter
- Illuminated glove box, ashtray
- Electrochromic auto-dimming rearview mirror w/compass
- Outside temperature gauge
- Front individual map lights
- Driver/passenger illuminated vanity mirrors w/cover
- Door trim-inc: integrated armrests, courtesy lights & map pockets, chrome inside door handles
- Full trunk trim w/cut pile carpeting
- Tool kit
- Mechanical
- 4.3L (262) DOHC SFI 32-valve V8 aluminum engine-inc: continuously Variable Valve Timing w/intelligence (VVT-i)
- Torque activated powertrain control
- Acoustic Control Induction System (ACIS)
- Computer controlled ignition system with (2) knock sensors
- Electronic Throttle Control System (ETCS) with "Snow & Power" mode
- Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) controlled by the engine
- 5-speed automatic transmission w/OD, liquid cooled transmission oil cooler
- Rear wheel drive
- 4-wheel independent double wishbone suspension
- Front/rear stabilizer bar
- Fluid filled hydraulic rear sub-frame mounts
- P245/40ZR18 tires
- T145/70R17 temporary spare tire
- 18" x 8" 5-spoke alloy wheels
- Speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering
- 4-wheel pwr front ventilated/rear solid disc brakes w/brake assist
- Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)
- 19.8 gallon fuel tank w/cap tether
- Tuned low-restriction dual stainless steel exhaust
- Chassis
- Tires
- Front Tire Size: P245/40ZR18
- Rear Tire Size: P245/40ZR18
- Spare Tire Size: T145/70R17
- Brakes
- Brake Type: Pwr
- Brake ABS System: Four-Wheel
- Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
- Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
- Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 11.7 in
- Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 12.1 in
- Wheels
- Front Wheel Size: 18 x 8 in
- Rear Wheel Size: 18 x 8 in
- Spare Wheel Size: - TBD - in
- Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
- Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
- Spare Wheel Material: Steel
- Steering
- Steering Type: Pwr Rack & Pinion
- Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 17.4
- Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 3.3
- Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb: 35.4 ft
- Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall: - TBD - ft
- Fuel Tank
- Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 19.8 gal
- Suspension
- Suspension Type - Front: Independent
- Suspension Type - Rear: Independent
- Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): Double Wishbone
- Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): Double Wishbone
- Shock Absorber Diameter - Front: - TBD - mm
- Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear: - TBD - mm
- Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front: - TBD - in
- Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear: - TBD - in
- Trailering
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: - TBD - lbs
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: - TBD - lbs
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: - TBD - lbs
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: - TBD - lbs
- Weight Information
- Base Curb Weight: 3840 lbs
- Tires
- Vehicle
- Vehicle
- EPA Classification: Sub-Compact
- Country of Origin: Japan Reserved
- Vehicle
- Dimensions
- Exterior Dimensions
- Wheelbase: 103.1 in
- Length, Overall: 177.8 in
- Width, Max w/o mirrors: 72.0 in
- Height, Overall: 53.1 in
- Track Width, Front: 61.0 in
- Track Width, Rear: 60.4 in
- Min Ground Clearance: 5.6 in
- Liftover Height: - TBD - in
- Interior Dimensions
- Passenger Capacity: 4
- Passenger Volume: 75.0 ft³
- Front Head Room: 37.2 in
- Front Leg Room: 43.6 in
- Front Shoulder Room: 53.8 in
- Front Hip Room: 55.7 in
- Second Head Room: 33.9 in
- Second Leg Room: 27.1 in
- Second Shoulder Room: 46.6 in
- Second Hip Room: 49.5 in
- Cargo Area Dimensions
- Trunk Volume: 8.8 ft³
- Exterior Dimensions
- Powertrain
- Engine
- Engine Type: Gas V8
- Displacement: 4.3L/261
- Fuel System: SFI
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 300 @ 5600
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 325 @ 3400
- Electrical
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): - TBD -
- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 100
- Transmission
- Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive
- Trans Type: 5
- Trans Description Cont.: Automatic w/OD
- First Gear Ratio (:1): 3.36
- Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.18
- Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.42
- Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.00
- Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.75
- Reverse Ratio (:1): 3.43
- Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 3.27
- Cooling System
- Total Cooling System Capacity: 10.5 qts
- Engine
- Safety
- Air bag - side
- Front Side Air Bag
- Safety features
- Daytime Running Lights
- Traction Control
- Brake Assist
- Air bag - frontal
- Driver Air Bag
- Passenger Air Bag
- Air bag - side
- Chassis
- Tires
- Tire Pressure Monitor
- Brakes
- ABS
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- Wheels
- Aluminum Wheels
- Steering
- Power Steering
- Tires
- Seating
- Seats
- Power Driver Seat
- Power Passenger Seat
- Bucket Seats
- Heated Front Seat(s)
- Driver Adjustable Lumbar
- Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
- Seat Memory
- Seat trim
- Leather Seats
- Seats
- Exterior
- Roof
- Convertible Hardtop
- Tire - rear
- Tires - Rear Performance
- Tire - front
- Tires - Front Performance
- Tire - spare
- Temporary Spare Tire
- Roof
- Powertrain
- Fuel
- Gasoline Fuel
- Engine
- 8 Cylinder Engine
- Drivetrain
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Transmission
- 5-Speed A/T
- A/T
- Fuel
- Accessories
- Audio
- Cassette
- CD Changer
- CD Player
- Premium Sound System
- Locks
- Keyless Entry
- Power Door Locks
- Décor
- Woodgrain Interior Trim
- Window
- Rear Defrost
- Power Windows
- Mirrors
- Heated Mirrors
- Power Mirror(s)
- Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- Driver Vanity Mirror
- Passenger Vanity Mirror
- Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror
- Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror
- Mirror Memory
- Telephone
- Cell Phone Hookup
- Floor mats
- Floor Mats
- Convenience
- Security System
- Cruise Control
- Navigation System
- Adjustable Steering Wheel
- Intermittent Wipers
- Fog Lamps
- Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
- Steering Wheel Audio Controls
- Immobilizer
- HID headlights
- Front Reading Lamps
- Leather Steering Wheel
- Remote Trunk Release
- Trip Computer
- Universal Garage Door Opener
- Air conditioning
- Climate Control
- A/C
- Audio
- Factory Warranty
- Basic Years: 4
- Basic Miles/km: 50,000
- Drivetrain Years: 6
- Drivetrain Miles/km: 70,000
- Corrosion Years: 6
- Corrosion Miles/km: Unlimited
- Roadside Assistance Years: 4
- Roadside Assistance Miles/km: Unlimited




