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End Of The Road, Lexus SC430

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It is no secret that the Lexus SC430 increasingly losing traction in the world car market. That's why the possibility of Lexus luxury cars will halt production Hardtop convertibles coming in July.

This possibility is not surprising, because luxury cars from Japanese manufacturers are indeed becoming increasingly decreasing demand.

When in 2002 this car could last up to 14 462 units sold, in the year 2009 the Lexus SC430 is only sold less than 1000 units and 720 units have been sold in the United States.

Armed with power up to 288 hp with torque reaching to 317 lb-ft that erupted from a 4300 cc V8 engine, Lexus SC430 actually become an exotic luxury car.

Moreover, with such power that, Lexus SC430 able to accelerate from 0-100 km / h in just 5.8 seconds with a speed that is limited to 239.79 km / hr.

Motortrend quoted as saying on Friday (11/06/2010) is said to stop production of the Lexus SC430, Lexus SC series is intended to develop other ie 600h SC which is likely to be released in the year 2014 with a capacity of 5000 cc V8 engine with a hybrid engine.