Lexus
SC
Lexus SC: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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ClassMinicompact car
Model years (US)2000–2026
New registrations (EU)2001–2011
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Lexus SC – Second generation (Z40)2001–2010
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | January 2001 – July 2010 |
| Model years | 2001–2010 |
| Body styles | 2-door coupé convertible |
| Engines | 4.3 L 3UZ-FE V8 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed A650E automatic (2002–05) 6-speed A761E automatic (2006–10) |
| Wheelbase | 2,619 mm |
| Length | 4,516 mm (2002–05) 4,534 mm (2006–10) |
| Width | 1,829 mm |
| Height | 1,349 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,742 kg |
| Assembly | Japan: Susono, Shizuoka (Higashi Fuji plant) |
| Designer | Sotiris Kovos (1997–1998) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2010 | 4.3 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2002–2005 | 4.3 L, 8 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2000 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2000 | 4.0 L, 8 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2010 | 4.3 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.8–14.7 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| 2002–2005 | 4.3 L, 8 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 13.1 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 10.7–11.2 L/100 km |
| 2000 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| 2000 | 4.0 L, 8 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 12.4 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Petrol | 4293 cm³ | 1825–1850 kg | 264–269 g/km (NEDC) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Minicompact car, Subcompact car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000, 2002–2010 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 3.0–4.3 L |
| Cylinders | 6, 8 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 11 |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 255 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,124–2,407 L |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 4,293 cm³ |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,825–1,850 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,620 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2026 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2001–2011 |