The 2009 Lexus SC 430 is powered by an aluminum 4.3L DOHC 32-valve V8 engine producing 288 horsepower and 325 pound/feet of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a 6-speed automatic transmission with manual shift control and continuously Variable Valve Timing with Intelligence (VVT-i). The Intuitive Powertrain Control works with the Electronic Throttle Control to help smooth out acceleration. The SC 430 meets Ultra-Low Emissions Vehicle II (ULEV II) certification.
Standard safety features on the rear-wheel-drive SC 430 include traction and stability controls, ABS with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist, high-intensity discharge headlamps with washers, tire pressure monitor, front seat-mounted air bags, and front knee air bags. An Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) allows the headlights to follow the road or whatever is in front of the car, enhancing nighttime visibility in turns and curves
Also standard are 18-inch alloy wheels, adaptive headlights, navigation system with a tilt display and voice activation, leather upholstery, power/heated front seats with memory for the driver, 10-speaker Mark Levinson sound system, in-dash six-CD changer, Bluetooth, dual-zone climate control and genuine wood trim.
With so much being standard, the options list is quite short. These include run-flat tires, rear spoiler, wheel locks, cargo net, car cover and additional wheel choices. Returning for a sixth year is the Pebble Beach Edition, which comes with signature seats, doors, wheels and other unique details.
Variable intermittent uniblade front wiper w/mist cycle
No key cylinder for the passenger side door or trunk
Color-keyed door handles w/chrome accents
ENTERTAINMENT
Mark Levinson AM/FM stereo w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer -inc: auto-reverse cassette, 240-watt amplifier, MP3, (9) speakers w/subwoofer, radio data system (RDS), digital signal processor (DSP), automatic sound levelizer (ASL), separate EQ settings for top up/down, aux audio input
Auto 3-position pwr mast antenna & FM diversity RDS antenna
FM sub-antenna imprinted in windshield glass
INTERIOR
Semi-aniline leather-trimmed interior -inc: seats, door armrests, console cover, seat belt presenters