Lexus SC 430 to End Production, Japanese Special Edition Revealed
01-20-10, 08:31 PM
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I too wasn't a fan of the 2SC when it first came out. Overtime, I have come to appreciate it's style and design, but it was stretched out WAY too long.
01-20-10, 09:16 PM
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Lexus Marks End Of SC430 With 'Eternal Jewel' Special Edition For Japan
By Nelson Ireson
January 20th, 2010
http://www.motorauthority.com/blog/1...tion-for-japan
January 20th, 2010
The Lexus SC has had a long run since hitting the market in 1991, but it's coming to an end this July. To mark the occasion, Lexus has unveiled a special-edition SC430 dubbed "The Eternal Jewel".
Spawned from the minds at Toyota's Calty Design Research Center based in Newport Beach, California, the Lexus SC has seen only two major revisions, and the latest is expected to be the last, according to the latest reports. The Eternal Jewel edition released for Japan appears to confirm the end is near.
Produced in a limited run of 200 units, the car features a choice of interior and exterior color schemes with contrast roof colors, leather upholstery and wood-grain trim. Unique badging and a serial number plate in the center console also mark The Eternal Jewel as unique.
The question of what will replace the SC coupe is the obvious next question. Slow sales and stagnant design have plagued the current model, so the question of whether it will be replaced at all remains open. None of Lexus's recent concepts can be considered true replacements. The development of the Lexus LF-Ch Concept does presage a performance-oriented two-door hatchback that might find a home within the brand's production lineup, but it hardly seems targeted at the same buyer as the hard-top convertible SC coupe. Perhaps that's the point.
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Spawned from the minds at Toyota's Calty Design Research Center based in Newport Beach, California, the Lexus SC has seen only two major revisions, and the latest is expected to be the last, according to the latest reports. The Eternal Jewel edition released for Japan appears to confirm the end is near.
Produced in a limited run of 200 units, the car features a choice of interior and exterior color schemes with contrast roof colors, leather upholstery and wood-grain trim. Unique badging and a serial number plate in the center console also mark The Eternal Jewel as unique.
The question of what will replace the SC coupe is the obvious next question. Slow sales and stagnant design have plagued the current model, so the question of whether it will be replaced at all remains open. None of Lexus's recent concepts can be considered true replacements. The development of the Lexus LF-Ch Concept does presage a performance-oriented two-door hatchback that might find a home within the brand's production lineup, but it hardly seems targeted at the same buyer as the hard-top convertible SC coupe. Perhaps that's the point.
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01-20-10, 09:55 PM
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I never did warm up to this SC, although I agree the interior design is splendid.
01-20-10, 11:48 PM
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It appears this is the beginning of the end for the SC430. It was a good ride for the car and it was out there for long while. 9 model years is a long time. There won't be a next gen SC but that doesn't mean that one day the SC can't be revivied.
RIP-SC430
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01-21-10, 05:07 AM
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You know with the IS-C here now and surely a future IS convertible coming, this will allow Lexus to really do something different with the SC. Maybe a bigger SC? A real sporty SC?
Will the SC remain V-8 only or offer a 6 cylinder again? Hybrid? So many questions!
Like the last model seems there will be a 1 year hiatus and then the SC comes back.
Will the SC remain V-8 only or offer a 6 cylinder again? Hybrid? So many questions!
Like the last model seems there will be a 1 year hiatus and then the SC comes back.
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01-21-10, 07:59 AM
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What if there was an F convertible? ISF perhaps?
01-21-10, 08:13 AM
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01-21-10, 08:46 AM
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i think it all depends on the design. if lexus did a good job and actually planned things out before they designed it, convertible is ok (though not ideal)
9 yrs is a long run for the sc, too long imho as well (as much as i love it in a modified form). i hope the new sc will come soon. the isc isn't barely enough
01-21-10, 11:00 AM
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ISC already weighs as much as an IS-F. An IS-Fc would be quite the porker.
C'mon Lexus, give us an SC460 Coupe & Convertible and a cracking SC F for those of us that can't get the opportunity to buy an LFA. The ball is in your court, please don't let us down.
C'mon Lexus, give us an SC460 Coupe & Convertible and a cracking SC F for those of us that can't get the opportunity to buy an LFA. The ball is in your court, please don't let us down.