NEW 2006 Lexus SC 430 (Confirmed Data)
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People people people SAE numbers usually don't match Manufacturer numbers, plus this engine <and upcoming transm.> is built in the same plant with the GS and LS ones, exactly same assembly line, what ultimately determines HP in these models is the intake/exhaust configuration and destination... In europe for instance, all 3 models have different hp, with the SC having the highest, the the LS with a little less and GS last, meanwhile here the SC and GS have the highest, then comes the LS ... plus it wouldn't make sense for lexus to out of the blue lower hp and also to such a number , 288?? why not 290 ? <they've always, as far as i remember, made them even either to 5 or 0>
Last edited by Skulinex; Jul 8, 2005 at 02:59 PM.
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will any of the changes be adaptable to old sc
will any of the new parts be adaptable to the old sc models? Can the new headlamps be put on the old cars. Obviously the tranny and surround can't be interchanged but wonder if the headlamps could be changed. The grill I guess could be changed.
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Originally Posted by PBEchicago
Barring a misprint in official and internal literature by Lexus, I stand by the original post to this thread. I can NOT speak for specifications and/or errors, if any, in Canada.
I triple-checked my original DOCUMENTED source regarding both horsepower (288 ), torque (317 ) and "New LED Headlamps".
I triple-checked my original DOCUMENTED source regarding both horsepower (288 ), torque (317 ) and "New LED Headlamps".
Sweet, thanks for clearing that up. I thought it was a typo. But if thats what the document says, then it is what it is.
detuned the engine!!!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by PBEchicago
Barring a misprint in official and internal literature by Lexus, I stand by the original post to this thread. I can NOT speak for specifications and/or errors, if any, in Canada.
I triple-checked my original DOCUMENTED source regarding both horsepower (288 ), torque (317 ) and "New LED Headlamps".
I triple-checked my original DOCUMENTED source regarding both horsepower (288 ), torque (317 ) and "New LED Headlamps".
thanxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ... kisses
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can't the documents before a differnet country that has slightly different specs than the US???
could the lowering in horsepower be in order to advertise the GS 430 or GS hybrid as the fastest Lexus since people know the SC is a sports car and pretty fast???? because a 6 speed would probably make the SC faster than the GS
could the lowering in horsepower be in order to advertise the GS 430 or GS hybrid as the fastest Lexus since people know the SC is a sports car and pretty fast???? because a 6 speed would probably make the SC faster than the GS
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Originally Posted by AmethySC
We'll soon find out. I still tend to believe they ' ll stay the same as before, I hope . . .
i hope the same too ,, and what we both hope for better be right or that sales woman is going down LoooooL ,, just J/K
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Originally Posted by genearch
The understanding on the BMW front is that the 645 will become a 650, getting another 30+ HP
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Originally Posted by Racerhoze
That sounds about right... im guessing there are no spy pictures of the new sc out yet?
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Anyone who would like to view the four new colors for the 2006 Lexus SC 430 for "Tigereye Pearl" (4T2)(PBE only) "Matador Red Mica"(3R1), "Chardonnay Pearl"(4S7) and "Mercury Metallic"(1F2) at:
http://www.lexus.com/models/sc
http://www.lexus.com/models/sc
Last edited by PBEchicago; Sep 24, 2005 at 10:08 AM. Reason: Update
if anything i definitely wouldn't understand the power rating. that's quite a bit of drop from teh current spec! even with the 6 speed it's not going to make the car more attractive
and btw, did you mean the say led TAILlights?
and btw, did you mean the say led TAILlights?
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Henry, TAILlights is correct
To otherwise respond to your logical comments, I can only refer you to (my) above Post #16.
To otherwise respond to your logical comments, I can only refer you to (my) above Post #16.
Last edited by PBEchicago; Sep 24, 2005 at 10:12 AM. Reason: Update
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Originally Posted by LEXUS FAN!
can't the documents before a differnet country that has slightly different specs than the US???
Could be, look at the UK specs, the SC is rated at "282hp"
SC UK specs
Compare to the GS "279hp" <new one>
GS UK specs
Interestingly enough, if you select the GS 300 on the drop down menu, it shows 245hp rate just like here, so....
Last edited by Skulinex; Jul 13, 2005 at 07:26 AM.
Originally Posted by PBEchicago
Where have you been hiding, Henry?
To respond to your logical comments, I can only refer you to (my) above Post #16.
Any update and/or comments on the yet to be seen new 2006 PBE color "TIGEREYE MICA"?
To respond to your logical comments, I can only refer you to (my) above Post #16.
Any update and/or comments on the yet to be seen new 2006 PBE color "TIGEREYE MICA"?
regarding the engine, maybe lexus has their reasons, but i will wait for the final car to come out first and see. even when the ls430 went from 5 speed to 6 speed we didn't see the hp rating changed from 290hp to lower. so there gotta be some reason for lexus to do so
btw, i was in nyc and boston for a week