LEXUS SHOWCAR AT MELBOURNE MOTOR SHOW

Lexus will display a specially modified SC430 hardtop convertible sports coupe at the Melbourne Motor Show on February 27.

The customised SC430 features lowered suspension and imported Italian wheels from OZ, who supply equipment to both Formula One and Indy race teams.

The OZ wheels on the modified SC430 are 18’’x 8’’ on the front and 18’x’9’’ on the rear. The vehicle is shod with Michelin Pilot sports tyres - 245 .40 x18 at the front and 265 .35 x18 at the rear - to give the modified SC430 a wide footprint.

A sports body kit includes a carbon fibre bonnet with air dam, stainless steel sports exhaust, side skirts and a modified front bumper bar with deep contours.

While the customised SC430 is not immediately planned for Australian availability, John Roca, Senior Manager Lexus Australia said, “We will gauge market response and act accordingly.”

The customised Lexus SC430 features the hallmark hardtop, which folds into the boot in 25 seconds.

Its interior is untouched, with Lexus polished woodgrain and leather trim, and a nine-speaker Mark Levinson premium stereo system.

The show SC430 will be joined by the complete Lexus line-up.