ride height
Chassis-to-pavement distance
Ride height is the distance between a vehicle's underside and the ground.
In automotive contexts, it affects handling, aerodynamics, and clearance over obstacles: The sports car's low ride height improves cornering but scrapes on speed bumps.
Trucks and SUVs have higher ride height for off-road capability.
Adjustable suspension systems let drivers modify ride height for different conditions.
- dampingDissipation of vibrational energy
- suspensionTemporary halt or exclusion
- springsCoils, sources, or leaps
- air suspensionGas-filled vehicle support system
- lifted truckVehicle raised above stock height
chassis · off-road capability · alignment · struts · center of gravity · stability · speed bump · weight distribution · shock absorbers · anti-roll bars · SUVs · off-roading · coil springs · lowrider · drag racing · body roll · downforce · elevation
- vehicle specstowing, wheelbase, hauling, fuel economy, acceleration
- racing rulesdisqualification, false start, eligibility, penalty points, interference
- racing equipmenthelmet, racing suit, racing gloves, racing shoes, roll cage
- aerodynamicsairflow, lift, drag, drag coefficient, turbulence
- air suspension partsair spring, air bag, compressor, air line, air tank
- holstersshoulder holster, leather holster, concealed holster, ankle holster, belly band
ride heightground clearance
Vehicle's underbody elevation
wheelbase · slammed · lift kit · curb weight
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