New Lexus Coupe May Have Supra Roots
The A100 Supra could be co-developed with a Lexus sibling.
Dylan Foos · October 31st, 2024
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Should Lexus Resurrect the SC Coupe?
Speculation around a new midsize coupe feels like "SC" to us.
Michael · September 29th, 2024
Celebrating 25 Years of the Lexus SC Coupe
Getting nostalgic about the original Lexus coupe.
Kevin · January 5th, 2018
Throwback to 1993: SEMA Builds Modified Lexus SC 300 for Autoweek
The magazine's December 1993 cover story.
Kevin · November 2nd, 2017
Photo Gallery: The Lexus RC F and SC 400 in White
Photographer Ste Ho pulled together an Ultra White Lexus RC F with a first-generation Diamond White Pearl SC 400, and it makes for an interesting perspective.
Kevin · October 6th, 2015
Next-Generation Lexus SC Flagship Coupe to Debut Next Year?
The latest issue of Car & Driver has new information on the rumored Lexus SC coupe based on the LF-LC concept.
Kevin · April 7th, 2015
Photo Gallery: Lexus LFA, RC F, IS F, & First-Generation SC Together
Motor Trend brought the first-generation Lexus SC, IS F, LFA, & RC F together for a photoshoot: To see Motor Trend featuring the history of Lexus performance cars is a clear indication that the perception of the brand is truly changing — too bad so many of their commenters are stuck in the past. [Source: …
Kevin · September 1st, 2014
Updated Safety Recall Announced for 2002-2003 Lexus SC 430
Lexus USA has issued a voluntary safety recall for the 2002-2003 Lexus SC 430 due to an issue with the front passenger airbag — here’s a description of the problem: The involved vehicles are equipped with front passenger airbag inflators which could have been assembled with improperly manufactured propellant wafers. Improperly manufactured propellant wafers could …
Kevin · June 12th, 2014
Lexus SC to Return in 2017?
According to Peter Lyon of Japanese magazine Holiday Auto, the Lexus SC nameplate will return with the production model based on the LF-LC concept car: The new Lexus SC seems to have it all: Styling to take on Europe’s best, two powerful engine choices, the world’s first 10-speed automatic, and a price tag hovering around …
Kevin · June 11th, 2014
Petronas Lexus SC 430 Team Wins Super GT Round 7
The Petronas racing team of Kazuki Nakajima & James Rossiter have won the Super GT Round 6 GT500 class in the #36 Lexus SC 430, coming from behind to win the race in the final laps. The ZENT CERUMO #38 SC 430, winners of the Round 6 at the Fuji Speedway, finished second and are …
Kevin · October 7th, 2013
ZENT CERUMO Lexus SC 430 Team Wins Super GT Round 6
The ZENT CERUMO racing team of Yuji Tachikawa & Kohei Hirate won Super GT Round 6 yesterday in the #38 Lexus SC 430. It was the team’s first win of the season.
Kevin · September 8th, 2013
Lexus SC to Return in 2016?
In its latest issue, Japanese magazine Mag-X suggests Lexus will be resurrecting the SC nameplate in 2016 with a production model based on the LF-LC concept.
Kevin · August 2nd, 2013
Lexus to Bring Back the SC Nameplate?
In their latest issue, Japanese magazine BEST CAR suggests that Lexus may bring back the SC nameplate, and have created a new rendering to illustrate the possibilities.
Kevin · July 1st, 2013
Voluntary Safety Recall Announced for 2001-2003 Lexus SC 430
A voluntary safety recall of the 2001-2003 Lexus SC 430 was announced today due to an issue with the front passenger airbag.
Kevin · April 11th, 2013
Lexus LFA & SC 430 Featured in Top Gear’s Worst Car in the History of the World Special
Last week, Top Gear released their The Worst Car in the History of the World DVD special, and two Lexus cars were featured.
Kevin · November 25th, 2012
Video: Lexus SC Drifts in Front of an Explosion
Jalopnik has unearthed video of a first-generation Lexus SC drifting in front of an explosion at Palm Beach international Raceway — I figure, why not start off the week with a bang?
Kevin · November 19th, 2012
Canibeat Features Super-Modified 1993 Lexus SC 300
*Canibeat* has a nice photo feature on Andrey Sokolov & his 1993 Lexus SC 300, which has been completely done up with an air suspension, SSR SP3 wheels, and a pile of other impressive mods.
Kevin · July 2nd, 2012
2015 Lexus SC Convertible?
Just one day after posting a Best Car rendering of the rumored Lexus LFA II, we now have this Mag-X photochop of a possible SC convertible based on the LF-LC concept.
Kevin · May 12th, 2012
Psychedelic Lexus SC Commercial from 1997
I have absolutely no idea what's happening in this 1997 Lexus SC commercial.
Kevin · May 2nd, 2012
New Lexus GS Coupe Rumors
According to AutoGuide, Lexus is planning to replace the dearly departed SC 430 with a new GS coupe.
Kevin · November 14th, 2011
Lexus SC 430 Commercial: Perfect Day
Music notwithstanding, this Lexus SC 430 commercial sums up exactly what I'd love to be doing this weekend -- driving with the top down.
Kevin · June 3rd, 2011
Pistonheads Reviews the (Used) Lexus SC 430
Now that the second-generation Lexus SC 430 sales have finally stopped, buying used is the only way to get your hands on one -- which is something that British website Pistonheads strongly recommends with their hilarious review of the 2001-2010 model.
Kevin · May 11th, 2011
Classic Lexus SC 430 Commercial
In keeping with the spirit of this weekend’s Super Bowl and its commercial breaks, here’s a classic SC 430 commercial that’s always good for a laugh: (After a week of heavy snow here in the North East, I could really go for some summer with a convertible, even if it meant putting up with these …
Kevin · February 7th, 2011
Lexus LC 600h to Replace SC?
According to Motor Trend, Lexus is planning to replace the dearly-departed SC 430 with a brand new coupe based on the next-generation LS. Called the LC 600h, this flagship coupe would be AWD and powered by an updated version of the same 5.0L V8 Lexus Hybrid Drive found in the current LS 600hL, and is …
Kevin · October 11th, 2010
Lexus SC 430 Drift
Although it ends production this month, the Lexus SC 430 is the platform for a new Lexus-sponsored drifting program: Built by A’PEXi USA & VIP Auto Salon and driven by Ryuji Miki, the Lexus SC430 Drift debuted last month at a Formula D event in Wall, NJ, and will be competing throughout this racing season. …
Kevin · July 12th, 2010
Lexus Takes Top Three Spots in Super GT GT500 Class
Missed this story last week, but Lexus took the top three spots in Round 3 of the 2010 Super GT series — from Road & Track: The GT500 class winner was the pole-starting MJ Kraft SC430 driven by Hiroaki Ishiura and Kazuya Oshima, who never lost the lead throughout the race. Joining them on the podium …
Kevin · May 10th, 2010
More Lexus SC 600h Rumors
Included as part of Motor Trend‘s Lexus GS-F rumor coverage was this Holiday Auto Magazine rendering of a possible look for the next generation SC: This sketch manages borrows all the right elements from the existing lineup and puts together with some real potential, and the windshield-to-IS-F-air-vents is just brilliant, but I can’t imagine for …
Kevin · March 5th, 2010
Lexus GS-F in 2013?
Autocar is reporting that the Lexus GS-F is on deck for 2013 and will be powered by the LFA’s V10: Lexus engineers are working on reducing the engine’s capacity by around 200cc to 4.6 litres and power to 450bhp. The idea is to improve low-range torque, although even with the reduced power output the GS-F …
Kevin · February 24th, 2010
Next-Generation Lexus SC Rendering
With the Lexus SC 430 in its final months of production, our attention turns to what happens next—and Top Speed is more than happy to oblige with this rendering of the next-generation SC put together by photochopper Avarvarii: This rendering hits a lot of the right notes—the next generation SC has a lot of potential …
Kevin · February 1st, 2010
Ode to the Lexus SC 430
Here’s a fantastic article on Automobiles De Luxe praising the Lexus SC 430 and its “clean beauty”—author Gunnar Heinrich manages to capture the very thing that made the sports convertible special, no matter what its critics may say. Read this story
Kevin · January 25th, 2010
Lexus SC 430 to End Production, Japanese Special Edition Revealed
Lexus has announced that the SC 430 will cease production in July, ending the nine-year run of the second generation sports coupe. To mark the occasion, Lexus Japan will be offering a special, limited edition dubbed The Eternal Jewel, which will bring an extreme level of customization to both the interior & exterior color choices, …
Kevin · January 20th, 2010
1992 Lexus SC 400 Dealership Video
After look at the present & future of the Lexus SC, I thought it might be interesting to look back at the model’s history—the following video is a dealership introduction for the first-generation SC 400, and is an important look back at what Lexus was trying to achieve with their first sports coupe: Amazing when …
Kevin · August 20th, 2009
Next-Gen Lexus SC Photochop
With the release of the 2010 Lexus SC 430, we’ve likely seen the end of the second generation Sports Coupe—so what’s next? Could it look something like this? Found in a thread on Club Lexus, this unsourced Photochop shows the potential of the third-generation SC. Sure, there’s some awkward creases in the hood & side …
Kevin · August 18th, 2009
2010 Lexus SC 430 Changes
The second generation Lexus SC 430 will live for another year—Lexus USA has confirmed that the convertible coupe will be produced for a ninth year with some minor changes: New 18-Inch Six-Spoke Wheels (shown above) iPod/USB Connectivity 6th Generation HDD-based navigation with Voice Control, Lexus Enform and Bluetooth connectivity New side mirrors with integrated puddle …
Kevin · August 17th, 2009
Flickr Find: Soarer Rocket
Posting the Lexus SC 400 review from TTAC yesterday reminded me of a Flickr photo by Jon Sylvester (best viewed in original size): Love the panoramic feel and the lighting—great location as well. (This, of course, is the Japanese version of the SC 400, the Toyota Soarer, which uses a griffin as its logo.)
Kevin · April 3rd, 2009
TTAC Review of the 1992 Lexus SC 400
The Truth About Cars has posted a review of the 1992 Lexus SC 400, a car many consider Lexus’s most influential design and perhaps the greatest Lexus ever made—here’s an excerpt: Combined with the four-speed electronic automatic transmission, the engine is just plain unkillable. It can literally out-diesel a diesel when it comes to longevity, …
Kevin · April 2nd, 2009
Lexus Responds to Next-Gen SC Cancellation Story
Toyota has responded to an Edmunds article that suggested the Lexus SC will be discontinued: Mike Michels, the corporate manager of External Communications for Toyota Motor Sales USA, has told AutomotiveWorld.com that reports by a US-based automotive website which claim the Lexus SC and Toyota Avalon will not be replaced due to slow sales are …
Kevin · July 14th, 2008
Lexus Cancels Next-Generation SC?
According to Edmund’s Inside Line, the next generation Lexus SC has been cancelled: Toyota had been developing a successor to the SC, based on the same rear-wheel-drive platform as the LF-A. Originally slated for production in early 2009, the next-generation SC was pushed back to mid-2011 and now has been canceled, according to Toyota insiders. …
Kevin · July 12th, 2008
Flickr Find: Pink Lexus SC, San Fran Style
There must be something special about crazy Lexus SC’s in the Bay Area, because San Francisco resident Kristie Wells spotted another variation on what seems to be a local phenomenon: I don’t know what astonishes me more, that there would be three strikingly similar cars all within a 100 mile radius, or that a photo …
Kevin · June 25th, 2008
Feature: Is the Lexus LF-A really the new SC?
Last week, when Edmund’s Inside Line blog printed a rumor that the production version of the Lexus LF-A could cost upwards of $225,000 USD, the backlash was instant and ruthless. Auto enthusiasts everywhere bristled at the idea that Lexus would be pitting their new supercar against the likes of Ferrari and Lamborghini. To be quite …
Kevin · May 29th, 2008
Synchronized Lexus SC 430s
It’s with much amusement that I bring this video of a Lexus SC 430 fleet performing a synchronized convertible roof switch: Judging from the characters above the cars, I’d say this is from Japan, and it looks to be close to 20 SCs in the formation. Just remember, fanaticism has many faces. Update: Found another …
Kevin · May 15th, 2008
Lexus SC’s Gone Wild Video
A group of dedicated first-gen Lexus SC owners from Club Lexus have put together an extraordinary video tribute to their cars, complete with synchronized routines and even a touch of humor: Great job by everyone involved, it’s definitely “the passionate pursuit” in full effect.
Kevin · April 20th, 2008
Pebble Beach Editions for the Lexus ES, RX and LS Models
Once solely reserved for the SC 430, Lexus announced today at the Chicago Auto Show that three more models will be available in the Pebble Beach Edition. It starts with the release of a PBE RX 350 in mid-February, followed by an ES 350 in March and a LS 600hL sometime in the fall. Here’s …
Kevin · February 6th, 2008
Flickr Find: Lexus SC, Oakland Style
If these first-gen Lexus SC’s are any indication, Oakland rolls with a style all of its own: Both of these photos were captured by Oakland resident Kitty Holmes, who was lucky enough to glimpse these wonders in real life.
Kevin · December 19th, 2007
Flickr Find: Custom Lexus SC 430 with Sevas Wheels
William Stern, the in-house photographer for Sevas, has posted up some shots of a custom Lexus SC 430 on Flickr: The custom work, including some subtle fender vents and not-so-subtle LED side-step lighting, was done by Cartel Customs in Miami. There’s quite a collection of photos in William’s Flickr stream, be sure to check them …
Kevin · December 3rd, 2007
Jeff Chen’s Lexus SC 300 to JDM Soarer Conversion
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Kevin · September 29th, 2007
Two Tuned Lexus Models from the Upcoming SEMA 2007
As previously mentioned, this year’s SEMA event will showcase nine Lexus models tuned up by aftermarket companies. Most of these companies make little or no mention of this fact on their websites, but two of the tuners have put up some teaser images: Blitz Tuned Lexus GS 430 The Blitz GS hasn’t gone over the …
Kevin · September 25th, 2007
The Lexus Body Kit Series: SC 430
The next part of my Lexus Body Kit Series is up, this time for the SC 430. For a car closing in on seven years of production, and a purported sports coupe at that, there’s surprisingly few body kits to choose from, and the kits that are available are low in options, with most consisting …
Kevin · August 24th, 2007
Lexus SC 430 Commercial with Andy Roddick for the U.S. Open
This SC 430 commercial featuring Andy Roddick and Christopher Fairbanks defies the usual Lexus formula of heightened drama and takes an altogether different route: This went completely over my head, with such a strange combination of elements. A famous tennis player, a comedian, a tree frog story and a sixties era green-screen, how could these …
Kevin · August 16th, 2007
2008 Lexus SC 430 Special Editon to Debut at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
In what has now become an annual tradition, Lexus will be debuting a special 2008 SC 430 Pebble Beach Edition at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. With a limited run of only 360, the Pebble Beach SC 430 will have the exclusive color combination of a Smokey Granite Mica exterior and a two-tone Camel and …
Kevin · August 16th, 2007
SC400/Soarer Commercial from Japan
All in all, this Japanese SC400/Soarer is so dull it almost doesn’t bear mentioning, save for a tagline that could stand as one of the greatest ever: Seriously, “Mind Cruising” is something that could only come from the Land of the Rising Sun.
Kevin · July 12th, 2007
Classic Lexus SC 400 Commercial
Old Lexus commercials have been popping up on Youtube non-stop — First was the LS 400 double shot, and now we have the inaugural SC 400 ad: The snapshot camera effect has to be my favorite part, it just screams of the nineties.
Kevin · July 4th, 2007
Top Gear Comparison: Lexus SC 430 vs. Hyundai Tiburon
I can’t say that the SC 430 is my favorite car in Lexus’ lineup, but Top Gear took it one step further, declaring it “the worst car on sale today”. When comparing it to the Hyundai Tiburon, it was hardly even a contest: “Dreadful”. “Horrible”. “Charmless”. I’m honestly surprised the host didn’t drive the SC …
Kevin · June 23rd, 2007
Flickr Find: Lexus @ Salón del Automóvil de Barcelona 2007
Flickr user j0rdi has been taking some great shots at Salón del Automóvil happening right now in Barcelona. Not content to take photos of full cars, all the shots are beautifully cropped, leaving only the finer details. One of these photos was of a Lexus SC 430, and it takes headlights to an entirely abstract …
Kevin · June 10th, 2007