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scionlife
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| Posted: 8/15/06 11:11AM Post subject: 2007 Lexus SC430 Pebble Beach Edition Announced |
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Quote: August 15, 2006 - Pebble Beach, CA - In celebration of its exclusive partnership with the Pebble Beach Company, Lexus will introduce the fourth annual Lexus SC Pebble Beach Edition retractable hardtop convertible at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Lexus Fashion Preview on Aug. 18.
Evoking a color combination reminiscent of history's classic convertibles, the 2007 SC Pebble Beach Edition features a cream pearlescent exterior paint called Starfire Pearl, with a passionate Pimento Red leather interior and black birds-eye maple wood trim. With only 400 slated for production, this new Pebble Beach Edition SC will be in limited supply.
While sharing the unique styling cues and refined interior trim found in all Lexus models, the new Pebble Beach SC includes special-edition brushed-chrome badging on the front fenders and center console; a Pimento red Pebble Beach logo is embroidered on black carpeted floor mats to complement the interior. The hardtop convertible also features aggressive 18-inch G-Spider alloy wheels, a sleek rear spoiler, and either run-flat summer or run-flat all-season tires.
Since its debut as the first retractable hardtop in the premium luxury segment, one of the SC 430's most notable features has been its ability to stow the roof within the confines of its trunk in a meager 25 seconds, while still maintaining enough room for luggage. This is accomplished without latches, catches, snaps or covers. When the top is up, it defies traditional convertible logic by remaining solid, secure and weatherproof.
Beneath its striking exterior, the rear-wheel-drive SC 430 is propelled by a 288-horsepower, DOHC, 4.3-liter V8 engine with Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i), while still achieving 19 mpg city/25 mpg highway and ULEV II emissions certification. The powerful V8 is mated to a six-speed sequential-shift ECT-i transmission to attain a 0-60 time of 5.8 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 149 mph.
A number of new features are present on all 2007 SC 430s, including driver and front passenger knee airbags, which complement the standard dual front airbags and front-seat-mounted side airbags. The knee airbags are in addition to a new front-passenger occupant-detection sensor and a fully concealed uniblade front windshield wiper.
Daytime running lights, fog lamps and projector High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights are among the illumination features highlighted by Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) headlights, which help better illuminate a turn as the driver steers into it. The SC 430 also includes an Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist, traction control (TRAC) and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC).
For a truly extraordinary auditory experience, Lexus has partnered with Mark Levinsonâ – designers of the ultimate in custom home audio systems – to create a sound system available exclusively in Lexus vehicles. The SC 430 contains a Mark Levinson® Premium Sound System with a seven-channel DSP 240-watt amplifier, nine strategically placed speakers and a six-disc in-dash CD changer. An Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL) system automatically adjusts when the top is lowered to compensate for the change in acoustics and ambient noise levels and returns to its original levels when the top is raised. This lends to a sound quality that truly mimics a live performance. The sound system is integrated with a DVD-based Lexus Navigation System with voice command that allows hands-free use.
The 2007 Lexus SC Pebble Beach Edition will be available for purchase in September 2006.
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lexusfanboy_canada
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| Posted: 8/15/06 11:58AM Post subject: |
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| Should sell like hot cakes. |
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R2D2
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| Posted: 8/15/06 1:02PM Post subject: |
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:ponder: Special edition iC.. Looks interesting.. Needs some visuals.. :eyes:
It might be just me, but what is it with those damn daytime running lights :doh: .. hideous looking on any car (IMO)... |
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lexusfanboy_canada
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| Posted: 8/15/06 1:31PM Post subject: |
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| One thing the SC should only be sold in limited quantity, IMO. 500 of the Pebble and like 500 - 750 normal SC. Not sure how many SC Lexus has sold since the SC430 was introduced. |
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YourNameHere
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| Posted: 8/15/06 1:35PM Post subject: |
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| Not sure how many SC Lexus has sold since the SC430 was introduced. <<< to many |
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lexusfanboy_canada
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| Posted: 8/15/06 1:41PM Post subject: |
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YourNameHere wrote: Not sure how many SC Lexus has sold since the SC430 was introduced. <<< to many
If they sold many, thats good. So no real use to limit the whole SC line then :relief: |
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YourNameHere
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| Posted: 8/15/06 1:47PM Post subject: |
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| nono i mean more then 1 sold is to many...its horrid to look at |
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lexusfanboy_canada
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| Posted: 8/15/06 3:15PM Post subject: |
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YourNameHere wrote: nono i mean more then 1 sold is to many...its horrid to look at
ahh ok.
Guess you like the SC300/400 more.
Just wait and see you might enjoy the new 2008 SC. Might look similar to the GS, seeing it will probably be on the same platform. |
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YourNameHere
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| Posted: 8/15/06 7:02PM Post subject: |
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| http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/lexus-sc-pebble-beach-edition/ pics of the Pebble beach edition |
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bBlover
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| Posted: 8/15/06 8:14PM Post subject: |
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| Another one?? Dangg. They should make one in blue. |
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scionlife
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| Posted: 8/15/06 9:08PM Post subject: |
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atodak
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| Posted: 8/16/06 3:33AM Post subject: |
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| It pretty much looks the same. The wheels look waayyy too small and the front fascia looks like it missing something. |
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WagenMaster
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| Posted: 8/16/06 5:03AM Post subject: |
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| My wife's boss has the 2nd PB Ed. SC430, black exterior with that same red interior. I don't like how they used the red interior again. After driving it several times, I am over the SC. I prefer his IS350 :love: |
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krdshrk
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| Posted: 8/16/06 12:36PM Post subject: |
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| I like the look..... never'd buy it but i like it! |
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lexusfanboy_canada
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| Posted: 8/16/06 3:31PM Post subject: |
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| I like last years, I know its the same but not a fan of the white. |
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Boxer_Rebellion
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| Posted: 8/16/06 3:43PM Post subject: |
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| That needs the VIP treatment BAD. |
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io333
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| Posted: 8/18/06 1:35AM Post subject: |
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| never liked the "spoiler" thingy bumping off the trunk |
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