Outside, the vehicle’s curves are sexier than most foreign sportscars. Inside, stained wood and tight grips mesh well with a futuristic instrument panel and a wheel people can’t keep their hands off of.

The Lexus SC430 takes power from a 4.3 liter V8, with 288 horse power at 5600 rpm, and 317 lb-ft of torque at 3400 rpm. Your typical model is mated exclusively to a six-speed automatic with sequential shift rear wheel drive. SC430 hits 0-60 in 5.8 secs. EPA estimates the SC430 receives about 16 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway. Oh, and the hard-top convertible can be retracted in just under 25 seconds.

This Lexus may be one of the safest luxury autos on the road today. According to specs via LeftLaneNews: Standard safety features on the SC include six airbags, including knee bags, traction and stability control, a tire pressure monitoring system, and anti-lock brakes, brake assist and electronic brakeforce distribution. HID headlights, LED taillights and a Mark Levinson sound system with 9 speakers and a six disc CD changer are also included.

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