The white Soarer convertible
07-08-07, 07:43 PM
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Aren't Soarer's under the Toyota banner?
This is a Lexus sc500.
Is the soarer still in production over there, or is this what became of the soarer once the sc300/400 changed into the 430?
Other than the bad *** power plant, what's the difference between this and the US 430?
Regardless....very nice!
This is a Lexus sc500.
Is the soarer still in production over there, or is this what became of the soarer once the sc300/400 changed into the 430?
Other than the bad *** power plant, what's the difference between this and the US 430?
Regardless....very nice!
07-08-07, 08:17 PM
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Thanks, LiCelsior. I figured it was something along those lines.
Seriously though. Is this what became of the soarer when the sc's in the states went to 430's? They do still fly under the Toyota banner?
Feel free to answer, but I'll probably look it up once I post this.
Just because I was curious......
"In contrast to previous versions, the fourth generation Soarer and Lexus SC models were largely equivalent. In 2005, following the introduction of Lexus in Japan, sales of the 40 series Soarer were discontinued and the Lexus SC 430 became available in the Japanese market.
The coupe was equipped with the 3UZ-FE VVTi (variable valve timing) 4.3 litre V8 motor - as was available in the Lexus LS 430 luxury sedan. It produced a respectable 208kw (280HP) and 430Nm of torque. This enabled the coupe to accelerate from a standstill to 62mph in a reasonable 6 seconds. The shared body style of the 40 series Soarer/SC 430 was developed by Toyota designers at design studios in France and Japan. Compared with the 30 series, some observers generally considered the fourth generation a retreat in visual style due to its more compact and top heavy appearance. As a result it had lost the long sleek look previously seen and admired greatly in the 30 series models.
With the 40 series Soarer, design and production synergies culminated in the development of a single shared design configuration for both the Soarer and Lexus models, unlike the previous generations. The rise of Lexus as Toyota's premium worldwide marque also contributed to the design focus on the Lexus model configuration rather than a separate Toyota-branded series of Soarer coupes. On July 26, 2005, Lexus was introduced in Japan with the 2006 SC 430 in its lineup. The debut of Lexus and the SC 430 coincided with the conclusion of Toyota Soarer sales."
Sounds like the Japanese are being ripped off by Toyota on their own cars! First the Soarer has the same engine as the SC, then no Soarer at all!
Not that there is anything wrong with the 430, but I'd bet a lot of people had pride in the Japanese only Soarer. I know I would!
Seriously though. Is this what became of the soarer when the sc's in the states went to 430's? They do still fly under the Toyota banner?
Feel free to answer, but I'll probably look it up once I post this.
Just because I was curious......
"In contrast to previous versions, the fourth generation Soarer and Lexus SC models were largely equivalent. In 2005, following the introduction of Lexus in Japan, sales of the 40 series Soarer were discontinued and the Lexus SC 430 became available in the Japanese market.
The coupe was equipped with the 3UZ-FE VVTi (variable valve timing) 4.3 litre V8 motor - as was available in the Lexus LS 430 luxury sedan. It produced a respectable 208kw (280HP) and 430Nm of torque. This enabled the coupe to accelerate from a standstill to 62mph in a reasonable 6 seconds. The shared body style of the 40 series Soarer/SC 430 was developed by Toyota designers at design studios in France and Japan. Compared with the 30 series, some observers generally considered the fourth generation a retreat in visual style due to its more compact and top heavy appearance. As a result it had lost the long sleek look previously seen and admired greatly in the 30 series models.
With the 40 series Soarer, design and production synergies culminated in the development of a single shared design configuration for both the Soarer and Lexus models, unlike the previous generations. The rise of Lexus as Toyota's premium worldwide marque also contributed to the design focus on the Lexus model configuration rather than a separate Toyota-branded series of Soarer coupes. On July 26, 2005, Lexus was introduced in Japan with the 2006 SC 430 in its lineup. The debut of Lexus and the SC 430 coincided with the conclusion of Toyota Soarer sales."
Sounds like the Japanese are being ripped off by Toyota on their own cars! First the Soarer has the same engine as the SC, then no Soarer at all!
Not that there is anything wrong with the 430, but I'd bet a lot of people had pride in the Japanese only Soarer. I know I would!
Last edited by ProjectLex; 07-08-07 at 08:22 PM. Reason: answered my own question
07-10-07, 04:16 AM
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07-10-07, 05:54 AM
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i dont think it would be TOO difficult in terms of engine building goes, heck a 4.7L stroker is fairly doable, i dont see why an extra .3 can't be done with some minor work. just need a skilled engine builder.
but this white SC has a lot of quality work, looks all top notch.
but this white SC has a lot of quality work, looks all top notch.
07-11-07, 06:29 PM
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Does anyone happen to know what coachbuilder did the conversion, or was all of the work done in-house? As I remember, wasn't there a yellow version running around somewhere as well?
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