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Press Release :

Lexus will debut the 2008 Lexus SC 430 Pebble Beach Edition retractable hardtop convertible to commemorate its on-going partnership with Pebble Beach Company. With a limited production of 360 vehicles, the fifth special-edition Lexus SC will be unveiled at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Lexus Fashion Preview on Aug. 17.

The unique exterior design of the SC 430 is complemented by an elegant exterior/interior color combination that will be exclusive to the Pebble Beach edition SC. This special SC will feature a Smoky Granite Mica exterior paint combined with an exclusive two-tone Camel and Ecru leather trim interior and Espresso Bird-eye maple wood trim. Additional styling cues unique to the Pebble Beach SC include special-edition brushed chrome badging on the front fenders and center console and an Ecru Pebble Beach logo embroidered on Camel carpeted floor mats. The Pebble Beach SC will also feature White illuminated scuff plates, a sleek rear spoiler and aggressive 18-inch six-spoke chrome wheels equipped on all-season or summer run-flat tires.

In addition to its elegant styling, the Lexus SC 430 hardtop convertible benefits from its ability to hide the roof within the confines of its trunk in a mere 25 seconds, while still maintaining enough room for luggage. All without latches, catches, snaps or covers. And when the top is up, it defies traditional convertible logic by remaining solid, secure and weatherproof.

The rear-wheel drive SC 430 is powered by a 288-horsepower, DOHC, 4.3-liter V8 engine with Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i). The aggressive V8 is mated to a six-speed sequential-shift ECT-i transmission to achieve a 0-60 time of 5.8 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 149 mph. In addition to its impressive performance, the SC is certified as an Ultra-Low Emissions Vehicle II.

The SC features a number of technologies designed to enhance driver visibility including an Adaptive Front lighting System headlights, which help better illuminate a turn as the driver steers into it. The SC also includes daytime running lights, fog lamps and projector High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights.

Dynamic handling is accomplished with standard features that include an Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist, traction control (TRAC) and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC).

Every SC 430 comes standard-quipped with a Mark Levinson® Premium Sound System. This extraordinary system has been configured to self-optimize performance for top-up or top-down driving. Designed by one of the audio field's legendary innovative brands, the SC 430's system uses a seven-channel DSP 240-watt amplifier and nine strategically located speakers to turn the SCs interior into a private concert hall. System equalization automatically adjusts when the roof is lowered to compensate for the changed acoustics and ambient noise levels, and it returns to its original levels when the roof is raised.

The 2008 Lexus SC Pebble Beach Edition will be available for purchase in late August.


Source:Toyota Motor Corporation

MSMLexIS

Nice i really like the wheels want to see the interior though.

rominl

iTrader: (4)

want more pics of the interior

and to be honest, not a very sharp color

Yes

not a fan of the wheels

paul_k

I would prefer to see real engineering updates such as active suspension, rear camera, key operated memory settings, air con seats, keyless start, airscarf,self parking and even the 4.6L engine....

Changing the colours, wheels and badges is just marketing fluff...

Gojirra99

I agree except the self-park(a total waste, except for marketing), but you won't see those updates until the next generation, they are saving them for the next one, doesn't make much sense to make those upgrades this late for the current model ...

PhilipMSPT

iTrader: (5)

I like the wheels.

I wanna see that two-tone interior...

KSUFlasher

I give the wheels thow thumbs up

rominl

iTrader: (4)

next generation, yes. current, doesn't make any sense at all to put in that kind of R&D.

and the wheels, so-so...

jjbenzo

Im not a fan of the wheels at all. They are not going to be puting these on the regular SC's will they? Hope not. I stil think a brand new SC in Matador Red is the sexiest color on these cars.

Lexobenz

The 1st pic reminds me of a dune buggy...

GammaLex

Those wheels belong on the LX or Gx. They should have put a 19" split 5 spoke with a tad more agressive offsets. I like the grey color.

dseag2

Don't care for the wheels at all. I think they look small, even compared to the standard wheels. But it's nice to know the only difference between this car and mine is the wheels, some ecru inserts in the seats and self-parking. I'll keep the extra $$$.

dld542004

Like the wheels

balutsc300

iTrader: (1)

those wheels look like it should be on a 2nd gen gs