430 IN THE Lexus SC430-name relates to the volume of the V8-eninge - 4,3-litre. But the latest special edition of the SC430 might be renamed Lexus TS350 – Top Speed 350.

The “ST350” is only build in this very copy as the CART series pacecar. Looks are typically American Tuner Style – absolutely hype in the US – in Europe it might not find as many fans among drivers calling themselves “serious” tuners.

Under the bonnet is still the 4,3-litre V8 power plant, now developing 312 bhp. Torque is now 450. In other words: The key figures:
· 4,3-litre
· 312 bhp
· 450 Nm
· 350 km/h

From European tuners come the faster suspension; Eibach delivers the new and lower springs, Bilstein the new much harder shocks.

Even wheels are “big” reading: 265/35 18 and 275/35 19.

FACTS
· Lexus SC430 Special Edition
· Pacecar, CART-series
· 350 km/h
· Not for sale

Images:
CART car for pace: Lexus for CAR - silver, purple and even stronger colours.
265/35 18 and 275/35 19.
We someone who would love this cabin: Rock star Prince! (Remember “Purple Rain?”)
CART cars for racing.