Lexus 430 SC Convertible
Viewable @ H&H Motors Kilcullen Co. Kildare
Godfrey Hegarty
Two owners since 2008. Current owner 2018. Clean. No accidents. Full history and viewing at Garage that serviced since 2018 . A refined, quiet luxury grand-tourer convertible. It is highly regarded for build quality, reliability of the understressed V8 and automatic gearing.
Engine: 4.3-litre (4,293 cc) all-aluminium 3UZ-FE V8 with VVT-i. Approximately 282–288 bhp (210–215 kW) @ 5,600 rpm and ~419 Nm (309–317 lb-ft) torque @ ~3,400–3,500 rpm.
• Transmission: 6-speed sequential-shift automatic (ECT-i), rear-wheel drive.
• Performance: 0–62 mph in around 6.2 seconds; top speed electronically limited to ~155 mph.
• Economy & emissions: Combined ~24.8 mpg (approx. 11.4 L/100 km); CO₂ ~269 g/km (Euro 4).
• Body: Power-operated aluminium-alloy retractable hardtop (raises/lowers in ~25 seconds). 2+2 seating (rear seats are small/occasional). Dimensions roughly: length 4,535 mm, width 1,825 mm, height 1,370 mm, wheelbase 2,620 mm. Kerb weight ~1,740–1,815 kg. Boot ~135–368 litres depending on roof position.
• Chassis: Double-wishbone suspension, stability/traction control (VSC/TRAC), ABS.
Full leather interior (often Helmsdale or similar) with heated electric memory front seats, wood trim.
• Dual-zone automatic climate control.
• Mark Levinson premium audio (multi-speaker, often with CD/cassette).
• Satellite navigation (touchscreen).
• Cruise control, parking sensors (common), power windows/mirrors, multi-function steering wheel.
• HID/projector headlights with Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS), fog lights, 18-inch alloys.
• Full airbag suite, alarm/immobiliser, and other Lexus convenience/safety features.