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LEXUS SC II Convertible (Z40) cars: technical specifications, versions and trim levels

Lexus SC (Z40) 4-seat cabrios were produced by the Japanese car manufacturing company Toyota Motor Corporation from 2001 to 2010. A concept car was demonstrated at the 1999 Tokyo Motor Show. A production model was presented a year later at the New York International Motor Show. Employees of the American market research company JD Power and Associates proclaimed these vehicles the best in their class in 2004 and 2005. The cars were facelifted in 2005. Visit onlinecarparts.co.uk to buy spare parts for Lexus SC cabrio (Z40) quickly. We offer a wide range of high-quality spark plugs, windscreen wiper blades, air filters and other parts at affordable prices. Our online shop catalogue is simple and user-friendly, so it will take a few minutes to search for required parts and order them. Choose onlinecarparts.co.uk to buy first-grade but inexpensive spare parts at any time convenient.

Technical specifications of Lexus SC cabrio (Z40)

Car dimensions didn’t change during the whole manufacturing period. Length, width and height of the body were 4535 mm, 1835 mm and 1370 mm respectively. Road clearance was 135 mm. Volume of the luggage compartment was 135 litres. It increased to 368 litres with the rear seats folded. Maximum payload capacity reached 370 kg.

The front vehicle axle was equipped with ventilated brake discs, the rear one – with non-ventilated components. The front and rear suspensions were independent, of multi-link type.

Main versions

Lexus SC (Z40) cabrios were available in 5 petrol versions. All of them had rear-wheel drive.

430 AT version with V8 32-valve engine and port fuel injection system was rather popular. Engine output was 304 hp, maximum torque – 441 N·m at 3400 rpm. Fuel consumption per 100 km was 13 litres in the urban cycle, 9 litres in the extra-urban cycle. The top speed of the car was 250 km/h. It accelerated to 100 km/h in 6 seconds.

Trim levels of SC (Z40) cabrio

The base and several extended trim levels including the Platinum one were in the market. All SC Z40 cabrios (2001–2010) had factory-installed ABS, traction control system, alloy wheel rims, audio system with CD support, cruise control, front and side airbags. Moreover, the base trim included front power seats, headlight washers, front fog lights, satellite navigation system. There were heated power side mirrors, power windows and adjustable steering wheel. The seats were trimmed with leather.

Platinum trim also included air-conditioning, brake force distribution and emergency brake assist systems. Moreover, the cars were equipped with stability control system and tyre pressure monitoring system.