Lexus SC Chronology






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May 1991 - Lexus expands its product line to three models with the addition of the SC 400 sport coupe. Designed at Calty Design in Newport Beach, Calif., the stunning coupe shares the tradition of Lexus luxury and adds a healthy dose of sport.

June 1991 - The SC 400 goes on sale.

August 1991 - Lexus SC 300 sport coupe, which features a 3.0-liter inline-six engine, joins the Lexus family.

September 1997 - The classic SC 400/300 sport coupes receive improved performance for the 1998 model year with the addition of Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) in both six and eight-cylinder engines and a 5-speed automatic transmission in the SC 400.

October 1999 - Lexus unveils the Lexus Sport Coupe concept vehicle at the Tokyo International Motor Show.

April 2000 - Lexus announces plans for the SC 430 convertible at the New York Auto Show.

January 2001 - Lexus unveils the second-generation SC, the SC 430, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
March 2001 - The all-new SC 430 hard-top convertible goes on sale with a bank of sold orders through the end of the year.

October 2001- A special edition SC 430 "Silver Belle" is offered through the 2001 Neiman Marcus Christmas Book. All 99 vehicles are sold within 14 hours. One vehicle is auctioned via the Internet with the proceeds going to the American Red Cross in honor of the September 11 terrorist attack victims.

October 2001 - Lexus SC 430 CART/FedEx Championship Series Pace Car debuts at the Texaco/Havoline Grand Prix in Houston.

June 2003 - "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines" opens in movie theaters and the SC 430 hardtop convertible is driven by the villainous "Terminatrix," played by Kristanna Loken.

August 2003 - To commemorate Lexus' partnership with the Pebble Beach Resorts, a Pebble Beach Special Edition of the retractable hard-top convertible is introduced with a limited run of 400 units. The special edition SC features exclusive Azure Metallic paint, Azure painted aluminum wheels, Ecru leather interior with black walnut wood trim, special badging and blue illuminated door sill scuff plates.

August 2004 - The second Lexus SC 430 Pebble Beach Special Edition goes on sale featuring Black Diamond exterior with red leather interior.

August 2005 - Lexus SC 430 for 2006 goes on sale with minor changes.

August 2005 - The third Lexus SC 430 Pebble Beach Edition goes on sale featuring Tigereye Mica exterior and camel interior.

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