Lexus SC: Pebble Beach Edition

[Rex Raider]

Lexus Debuts Pebble Beach Edition SC Retractable Hardtop Convertible
Lexus Debuts Vintage-Inspired Pebble Beach Edition SC Retractable Hardtop Convertible Second annual limited-edition SC unveiled at "Lexus Style in the Fast Lane" fashion show at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance


August 13, 2004 -- Pebble Beach, CA -- To commemorate its four-year exclusive partnership with Pebble Beach Company, Lexus introduced its second annual 2005 Lexus SC Pebble Beach Edition retractable hardtop convertible. Unveiled at the "Lexus Style in the Fast Lane" fashion show on August 13 at the world-famous Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, this 2005 SC features stunning black and red vintage styling cues from automotive classics. While only 600 are slated for production, its dramatic design and numerous luxury features make the car even more alluring than its exclusivity.

As with any SC, the first thing to notice is its spectacular exterior styling. And that's especially true of this edition, considering the never-before-seen exclusive Black Diamond body color and chrome wheels with graphite accents. The Special Edition has specially-made Pebble Beach badging on the front fender and inside on the floor mats. Also inside, the SC reveals vintage colors while maintaining a modern design, with premium Pimento Red leather-trimmed seating surfaces and black bird's-eye maple trim. Even more unique are the subtle details such as a red and silver engine cover, black headlights and red scuff plate illumination. Additionally, each Lexus SC Pebble Beach Edition comes equipped with a complimentary black Lexus and Pebble Beach Company Tumi® tri-fold garment bag. Unlike most Tumi products, which are made of ballistic nylon, this customized bag is made crafted in full leather.

Of course, one of the most impressive features on the Lexus SC is its ability to hide the roof within the confines of its trunk in a mere 25 seconds, while still maintaining enough room for luggage. All without latches, catches, snaps or covers. And when the top is up, it defies traditional convertible logic by remaining solid, secure and weatherproof-sans flutters, drafts or leaks. Underneath its beautiful skin, the Lexus SC hosts a 300-horsepower, 4.3-liter V8 engine.

For ultimate listening pleasure, Lexus teamed up with Mark Levinson®-designers of the ultimate in custom home audio systems-to create a sound system available exclusively in Lexus vehicles. The SC features a nine-speaker, seven-channel, DSP-amplified system, complete with an in-dash, single-feed, six-disc CD auto-changer. What's truly amazing about this system is that it monitors whether you have the top up or down, and adjusts the frequency equalization, and volume and bass response accordingly. The end result is a quality of sound that truly mimics a live performance.

The 2005 Lexus SC Pebble Beach Edition will be available for purchase beginning in early September 2004.

[giagastormer]

The XLR interior is much better than that. Maybe not in materials, but in overall design the XLR kicks its a$$!!

[amark329]

Hideous interior but I love the SC430. I never liked it as much as the XLR but I like it better than the Benz. B)

[Rex Raider]

XLR's interior:



The XLR is $13000 MORE than the SC.

[Dumb_Ass_2003]

Is it just me or is that gear shifter straight out of the early 90s?

[gmwsag]

Lexus does the 'quality' job right, while Caddy does the 'innovation and breakout' styling good...that would be a good combination, don't you think?

[paul3230]

I just cannot get pass the SC's styling....and now I can't get pass that horrible interior combo. Although the red on the engine cover looks cool.

[mbukukanyau]

Originally posted by Dumb_Ass_2003@Aug 16 2004, 02:19 AM


Is it just me or is that gear shifter straight out of the early 90s?

Yes, My 1987 Supra had those switches

[giagastormer]

Originally posted by Rex Raider@Aug 16 2004, 02:17 AM
XLR's interior:



The XLR is $13000 MORE than the SC.

I dont really care for the lighter color interior, I go for the all black look of the first pic.

[MN12Fan]

Originally posted by amark329@Aug 15 2004, 07:17 PM
Hideous interior but I love the SC430. I never liked it as much as the XLR but I like it better than the Benz. B)

I wouldn't go as far as hideous but the XLR interior is clearly better.

[MCGARRETT]

I've driven a 1989 Toyota Camry that had a similar shifter, right down to the ECT "power and "economy" switches. The rest of the car is pure ZZZZZZZZZZ, black paint and red interior make a special edition?

[Rex Raider]

It's a nicer special "paint" edition than some of Chevy's Nascar themed Monte Carlos.

[cincygoblue]

Looks like a Buick Velite Grand National (Buick GN) competitor with its looks and its "Buick Style in the Fast Lane" theme. Hopefully, GM does the Velite the right way, and outperforms the SC in all areas, so that when the next-gen SC comes out, it doesn't kill it after it's only been on the market for a year or 2.

[Butta]

Who cares, that's a rich chick car.

[jro4566]

Well I have to say those new wheels really make the car look better. But what's the big deal about the interior? I don't like the color but other than that it seems fine.