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2020 Lincoln Continental towing capacity

Max tow rating

1,000lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 800 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
1,000 lb
80% rule
Up to 800 lb
Margin
200 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
I, up to 2,000 lb
Share of curb weight
19% of 4,224 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 12-16 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 800 lbRating: 1,000 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 800 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.

Max tow rating
1,000 lb
80% of the rating
800 lb
Hitch class at max
I, up to 2,000 lb
What it can pull at 800 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbNo
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbNo
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbNo
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbNo
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbNo
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbNo
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbNo
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 1,000 lb: FWD, $46,305.

2020 Lincoln Continental tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
FWD3.7L 6cylFWD1,000 lb4,224 lb$46,305
Standard FWD3.7LFWD1,000 lb4,224 lb$46,305
AWD3.7L 6cylAWD1,000 lbN/A$48,305
Standard AWD3.7LAWD1,000 lb4,224 lb to 4,396 lb$48,305
Livery FWDN/AFWD1,000 lb4,224 lb$48,355
Livery AWDN/AAWD1,000 lbN/A$50,355
Reserve FWD2.7L 6cylFWD1,000 lb4,224 lb$59,870
Reserve AWD2.7LAWD1,000 lb4,224 lb to 4,523 lb$61,870
Black Label FWD2.7L 6cylFWD1,000 lb4,224 lb$70,205
Black Label AWD3.0LAWD1,000 lb4,224 lb to 4,523 lb$75,470

Max rating by year

02004006008001,00020192020
Highest rating each year, 2019 to 2020. Pounds.

Same max rating from 2019 to 2020: 1,000 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2020 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Volvo S901,650 lbT6 Momentum AWD$50,550
Lincoln Continental (this car)1,000 lbFWD$46,305

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked