SC
2010 lexus
There’s no shame in giving in. We
knew from the moment inspiration hit
on the beaches of the French Riviera
that the SC was destined to be far
more than mere transportation. A
sleek, hardtop coupe on one hand.
An exhilarating convertible on the
It offers the driver
everything but
the ability to resist.
other. And now, with state-of-the-art
innovations like a Navigation System 1
that uses the most tested automotive
voice-recognition technology ever
and offers available real-time traffic 1,2
and weather1,2—well, giving in isn’t
just understandable. It’s inevitable.
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The
2010 SC
Design The beaches of the Côte d’Azur
by day and five-star hotels by night. Sound
like a dream vacation? Try a typical workday.
For many weeks, our designers immersed
themselves in the lifestyle of the South of
France, finding inspiration for what would
later take the form of the SC.
CRAFTSMANSHIP Inspired partly by the
woodwork found in French yachts, the wood
trim in the SC is virtually seamless throughout
the cabin. Two separate wood-trimmed panels
were even crafted for the sole purpose of
concealing the audio controls and Navigation
System 1 when they’re not in use.
COMFORT The finest automotive design
begins with the finest materials. In this case,
soft semi-aniline leather and hand-selected
walnut or bird’s-eye maple trim. For added
comfort, Intuitive Climate Control with laplevel vents can sense and react to whether
the top is up or down and the amount of
sunlight entering the cabin.
An interior that
feels a world away.
Not surprising, considering that’s
where it was designed.
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So geared for performance, it offers
MULTIPLE ways to
Under normal circumstances, the SC is a vehicle that’s meant to be
4.3-liter V8, 0–60 in 5.8 seconds3,4
savored. But for those moments when time is of the essence (or if
288 horsepower,3 317 lb-ft of torque 3
your adrenals just need a kick start), it’s more than ready to deliver.
Variable Valve Timing with intelligence ( VVT-i)
Under its hood, a powerful V8 is paired with a six-speed transmission
Six-speed sequential-shift Electronically
Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i)
for virtually seamless shifting. And, inside the cabin, a new Navigation
System1 offers available real-time traffic updates1,2 that can help reroute
you around whatever it is that’s keeping you from arriving on time.
Lexus intuitive powertrain control
18-inch alloy wheels (available run-flat tires) 5,6
Mark Levinson ®
Highly regarded in audiophile circles for its six-figure
home systems, Mark Levinson’s7 engineers collaborated
with Lexus’ engineers throughout the development
of the SC. The resulting available nine-speaker Mark
Levinson Premium Audio System7 delivers sound quality
nearly unheard of in a vehicle, much less a convertible.
Learn more at lexus.com/SC/levinson.
get there faster.
VOICE COMMAND
The most tested automotive voice-recognition system
available, voice command is designed around the way
people naturally speak. Say, “Set temperature to
75 degrees,” and the system will do it. To make a call,
simply say, “Call Steve Jones at the office.” Learn
more at lexus.com/SC/voicecommand.
navigation System
With available XM NavWeather,TM1,2 the Navigation
System1 can provide you continually updated weather
conditions along your route. And, with available
XM NavTraffic,®1,2 it offers real-time traffic updates
and can automatically reroute you around road
closures, accidents and congestion. Learn more at
lexus.com/SC/navigation.
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equipment.
GENERAL
body and dimensions
TYPE
CONSTRUCTION
CURB WEIGHT
F our-passenger retractable hardtop
luxury convertible
Welded-steel unibody
headroom
front/rear
37.2/33.9 in (945/861 mm)
3,840 lb (1,742 kg)*
ENGINE
shoulder room
front/rear
53.8/46.6 in (1,367/1,184 mm)
TYPE
DISPLACEMENT
VALVETRAIN
hip room
front/rear
55.7/49.5 in (1,415/1,257 mm)
WHEELS
4.3 liters (262 cubic inches)
Four cam, four valves per cylinder, with continuously Variable Valve Timing with intelligence ( VVT-i)
COMPRESSION RATIO
10.5:1
HORSEPOWER AT RPM
288 hp @ 5,600 3
TORQUE AT RPM
317 lb-ft @ 3,400 3
EMISSION RATING
Certified Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV II)
PERFORMANCE
height
53.1 in (1,349 mm)
width
18-in six-spoke alloy wheels5
90° V8, aluminum block and heads
72.0 in (1,829 mm)
trunk capacity
8.8 cu ft (249 L)
9.4 cu ft (266 L) (with available run-flat tires;6 without spare)
0–60 MPH ACCELERATION
5.8 seconds3,4
1/4-MILE ACCELERATION
14.3 seconds3,4
TOP TRACK SPEED (electronically limited)
EPA FUEL ECONOMY ESTIMATES (city/highway)
STANDARD
AERODYNAMIC DRAG COEFFICIENT
fuel-tank capacity
19.8 gal (75 L)
TURNING CIRCLE
leg room
front/rear
43.6/27.1 in (1,107/688 mm)
DRIVE WHEELS
18-in G-Spider alloy wheels5
FINAL DRIVE RATIO
AVAILABLE
overall length
16/23 mpg 8
0.31
0.30 (with optional spoiler)
35.4 ft
DRIVETRAIN
TRANSMISSION
wheelbase
149 mph3,4
103.1 in (2,619 mm)
178.5 in (4,534 mm)
Six-speed sequential-shift automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i)
Rear-wheel drive
3.769:1
CHASSIS
VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL ( VSC) 9
SUSPENSION
Electronic system that monitors and helps control loss of traction in a turn using yaw-rate, deceleration, vehicle-speed
and steering-wheel-angle sensors. Modulates engine power and applies individual brakes as necessary. Integrates
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist 10 and Traction Control ( TRAC)
Front: Independent, double-wishbone with coil springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers with internal rebound
springs and stabilizer bar
Rear: Independent, double-wishbone with coil springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
18-in Machined Tourmaline alloy wheels5
AVAILABLE
STEERING
BRAKES
WHEELS AND TIRES
Vehicle-speed-sensing, progressive power-assisted rack-and-pinion, 3.3 turns, lock to lock
Four-wheel power-assisted discs, with four-sensor, four-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic
Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist.10 11.7-in ventilated front, 12.1-in solid rear discs
18 x 8.0-in six-spoke alloy wheels with 245/40ZR18 summer tires5
Temporary spare on steel wheel
Optional tires: 245/40ZR18 summer run-flat tires5,6 or all-season run-flat tires 6
*2009 SC curb weight.
STANDARD LUXURY FEATURES
STANDARD SAFETY AND
SECURITY FEATURES
LUXURY AND CONVENIENCE
ACTIVE SAFETY
Vehicle Stability Control ( VSC) 9
Intuitive Climate Control with lap-level vents, interior air filter, smog sensor and
automatic recirculation
Traction Control ( TRAC)
Power tilt-and-telescopic steering column with automatic tilt-away
Four-wheel power-assisted disc brakes
Lexus Memory System to control power driver’s and front passenger’s seats
(except lumbar), outside mirrors and steering wheel
Four-sensor, four-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Power windows with one-touch auto open/close feature
Cruise control
Remote-linked window opening
Retained accessory power for windows
Outside mirrors with integrated turn signals and puddle lamps
Electrochromic (auto-dimming) inside rearview mirror and outside mirrors
Power door locks
Multifunction in-key remote entry system with rolling-code technology 11
HomeLink® universal transceiver to operate compatible garage, gate, home
lighting and home security systems
Brake Assist 10
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Direct Tire Pressure Monitor System18
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps with dynamic auto leveling
Headlamp washers
Daytime running lights
Integrated foglamps
LED taillamps
Water-repellent door glass
Interior electronic trunk-lid and fuel-filler door releases
Variable intermittent windshield wipers with mist cycle
Lexus Personalized Settings (LPS) to customize select electronic functions
Rear-window defogger with auto-off timer
Power-retractable aluminum-alloy roof
Power-adjustable outside mirrors with defoggers and integrated turn signals
Dual-compartment center console with accessory power outlet
Illuminated entry system and scuff plates
Dual chrome exhaust tips
Rear wind deflector
SEATING AND TRIM
PASSIVE SAFETY
Highly rigid body structure with front and rear crumple zones
Heated front seats
Height-adjustable headrests for front seats
Reinforcements in pillars and door sills
Brown walnut or espresso bird’s-eye maple wood interior trim and shift knob
Impact-dissipating upper interior trim
Semi-aniline leather-trimmed interior
Three-point seatbelts for all seating positions, pre-tensioners with force limiters
for front seats
HDD Navigation System1 including voice command, color LCD display with
integrated backup camera12 and Enhanced Bluetooth® technology 13
wood trim
interior colors
Obsidian
n
n
n
Child Restraint Seat (CRS) tether anchor brackets for rear seating positions
Matador
Red Mica
n
n
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Smoky
Granite Mica
n
n
n
Mercury
Metallic
n
Black
Sapphire Pearl
n
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Golden Almond
Metallic
n
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Costa Azul
Mica
n
n
Brown Walnut
n
SECURITY
Emergency interior trunk release
Tool kit
Bluetooth technology 13
Bluetooth audio17 profile for wireless integration of compatible music players with
in-vehicle audio system controls
Power mast antenna with FM-diversity system
Automatic on/off projector-beam headlamps with 30-second delay
Outside temperature gauge
color availability
Automatic Locking Retractor/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) seatbelts
for all passenger seating positions. Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) only for
driver’s seat
complimentary 90-day trial subscription
Electroluminescent instrumentation
Costa Azul Mica
n
USB and auxiliary iPod®16/MP3/Windows Media® Audio ( WMA) port
Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
Golden Almond
Metallic
n
First aid kit
INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROLS
Black Sapphire
Pearl
Starfire Pearl
Mark Levinson nine-speaker 240-watt @ less than 0.01% THD, 20–20,000
Hz 14 Premium Audio System7 with Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL) and in-dash,
single-feed, six-disc DVD/CD auto-changer
XM Radio
Mercury Metallic
Camel
Leather
Vehicle theft-deterrent and engine-immobilizer system,11 with in-key transponder
1,2,15
Smoky Granite
Mica
Ecru
Leather
XM NavTraffic 1,2 and XM NavWeather 1,2 complimentary 90-day trial
subscription
®
Matador Red Mica
Driver’s and front passenger’s knee airbags (SRS) 19
Dual side-impact door beams
AUDIO AND NAVIGATION
Obsidian
Front seat-mounted side torso airbags (SRS) 19
Collapsible steering column
Carpeted floor mats
Starfire Pearl
Driver’s and front passenger’s airbag system (SRS) 19
10-way driver’s and front passenger’s (including lumbar) power seats
Wood- and leather-trimmed steering wheel
exterior colors
Ecru
Leather
Camel
Leather
Black
Leather
Brown Walnut
Espresso
Bird’s-Eye Maple
Espresso
Bird’s-Eye Maple
Black
Leather
n
n
n
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TH E PURSU IT O F PER FECTI ON .
Four-year/50,000-mile Lexus Limited Warranty. Six-year/70,000-mile Powertrain Warranty. Six-year/unlimited-mileage Corrosion Perforation
Warranty. All warranties with zero deductible. See the SC Warranty and Services Guide at your Lexus dealer for details.
1. The Navigation System is designed to assist in locating an address or point of interest. XM Radio, XM NavTraffic and XM NavWeather require a
monthly service fee and a no-cost, optional dealer-installed external antenna. XM NavTraffic is designed to provide real-time traffic or alternative routes
of travel; XM NavWeather is designed to provide real-time weather and forecasting information in your general vicinity and along your route of travel.
Discrepancies may be encountered between the system and your actual location. Road system and weather changes may affect the accuracy of the
information provided. Rely on your common sense to decide whether to follow a specified route. Detailed coverage not available in every city or
roadway. Periodic Navigation updates available at an additional cost. Please see your Navigation System Owner’s Manual for further details.
2. XM NavTraffic and XM NavWeather each require a separate XM subscription and a no-cost, optional dealer-installed external antenna. After a
90-day complimentary trial, you must set up the appropriate XM subscription(s) to continue receiving these services. The XM NavTraffic and
XM NavWeather services are available in the 48 contiguous United States and D.C. For details about the XM service coverage areas, visit
www.xmradio.com or call the XM Listener Care Center at 1-877-515-3987. To receive XM NavTraffic and XM NavWeather services, XM service
must be activated. To activate the service, call the XM Listener Care Center. Subscriptions are governed by the XM Customer Agreement available
at xmradio.com/serviceterms. XM Radio fees, services and programming are subject to change. 3. Ratings achieved using the required premium
unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 or higher. If premium fuel is not used, performance will decrease. 4. Performance figures are for
comparison only and were obtained with prototype vehicles by professional drivers using special safety equipment and procedures. Do not attempt.
5. 18-in performance tires are expected to experience greater tire wear than conventional tires. Tire life may be substantially less than 15,000 miles,
depending on driving conditions. 6. Run-flat tire technology is designed for limited emergency use only. If air pressure is lost, vehicle speed must remain
below 55 mph; cornering, braking and accelerating must be done with extreme caution; and the tire should be replaced within 100 miles. Temporary
spare is not provided with the run-flat tire option. Please see your Lexus dealer for details. 7. Mark Levinson is a registered trademark of Harman
International Industries, Inc. 8. 2010 EPA-estimated mileage. Actual mileage will vary. 9. Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) is an electronic system
designed to help the driver maintain vehicle control under adverse conditions. It is not a substitute for safe driving practices. Factors including speed,
road conditions and driver steering input can all affect whether VSC will be effective in preventing a loss of control. Please see your Owner’s Manual
for further details. 10. Brake Assist is designed to help the driver take full advantage of the benefits of ABS. It is not a substitute for safe driving practices.
Braking effectiveness also depends on proper brake-system maintenance and tire and road conditions. 11. The engine immobilizer is a state-of-the-art
anti-theft system. When you insert your key into the ignition switch, the key transmits an electronic code to the vehicle. The engine will only start if the
code in the transponder chip inside the key matches the code in the vehicle’s immobilizer. Because the transponder chip is embedded in the key, it can
be costly to replace. If you lose a key, your Lexus dealer can help. Alternatively, you can find a qualified independent locksmith to perform high-security
key services by consulting your local Yellow Pages or by contacting www.aloa.org. 12. The backup camera does not provide a comprehensive view of
the rear area of the vehicle. You should also look around outside your vehicle and use your mirrors to confirm rearward clearance. Cold weather will
limit effectiveness and view may become cloudy. 13. The Bluetooth technology phones listed on lexus.com have been tested for compatibility with Lexus
vehicles. Performance will vary based on phone software version, coverage and your wireless carrier. Phones are warranted by their manufacturer, not
Lexus. 14. Continuous average power, all channels driven, at less than 0.01% THD; 20–20,000 Hz. 15. Functioning XM services require a monthly
service fee and no-cost, optional dealer-installed external antenna. Please see your Lexus dealer for further details. Reception of the satellite signal may
vary depending on location. All fees and programming subject to change. Subscriptions governed by the XM Customer Agreement available at
xmradio.com/serviceterms. Available only in the 48 contiguous United States and D.C. 16. iPod is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. All rights
reserved. 17. Bluetooth audio device must be enabled with A2DP and AVRCP. 18. The Tire Pressure Monitor alerts the driver when tire pressure is
critically low. For optimal tire wear and performance, tire pressure should be checked regularly with a gauge; do not rely solely on the monitor system.
Please see your Owner’s Manual for details. 19. All the airbag (AB) systems are Supplemental Restraint Systems. All ABs (if installed) are designed to
inflate only under certain conditions and in certain types of severe collisions: frontal and knee ABs typically inflate in frontal collisions; side and side
curtain ABs in side collisions; Roll-Sensing Curtain ABs at a severe tilt degree, roll or lateral G-force. In all other accidents, the ABs will not inflate. To
decrease the risk of injury from an inflating AB, always wear seatbelts, sit upright in the middle of the seat as far back as possible and do not lean against
the door. Do not put objects in front of an AB or around the seatback. Do not use a rearward-facing child seat in any front passenger seat. The force of
an inflating AB may cause serious injury or death. Please see your Owner’s Manual for further information/warnings. 20. Currently available PPO. Ask
your Dealer Sales Consultant for vehicle application.
*Lexus strives to build vehicles to match customer interest, and thus they typically are built with popular options and option packages. Not all options/
packages are available separately, and some may not be available in all regions of the country. See lexus.com for information about options/packages
commonly available in your area. If you would prefer a vehicle without any or with different options, contact your dealer to check for current availability
or the possibility of placing a special order. Specifications, features, equipment, technical data, performance figures, options, and color and trim are
based upon information available at time of printing, are subject to change without notice, are for mainland U.S.A. vehicles only. Some vehicles
shown with available equipment. See your Lexus dealer for details. Lexus reminds you to wear seatbelts, secure children in rear seat, obey all traffic
laws and drive responsibly. For more information, call 800-USA-LEXUS (872-5398) or visit lexus.com. To learn more about your financing
options, contact your Lexus dealer or call Lexus Financial Services at 800-874-7050.
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