Pick a year below to open the full Lexus SC page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.

Lexus SC max tow rating, last 5 model years

Year-over-year max tow rating for the Lexus SC, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.

Recent Lexus SC years (1994–1998)

Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.

Year Trims on file Max tow (lb)
1998 Lexus SC 2 2,000
1997 Lexus SC 2 2,000
1996 Lexus SC 2 2,000
1995 Lexus SC 2 2,000
1994 Lexus SC 2 1,600

Older Lexus SC years (1992–1993)

Earlier model years for the Lexus SC, going back to 1992. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.

Year Trims on file Max tow (lb)
1993 Lexus SC 2 1,600
1992 Lexus SC 2 1,600

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.