How High is the Engine from the Ground?
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The vehicle chassis should be no less than 140mm because urban traffic congestion is severe, and the engine cooling requires special design; otherwise, it may easily cause "boiling over." The minimum ground clearance value has certain limitations and is related to the vehicle's function and aerodynamics. For example, sports cars have a relatively small minimum ground clearance, while SUVs have a relatively large one. Arbitrarily increasing or decreasing the minimum ground clearance without considering the vehicle category will affect the car's performance. Below is relevant information: Ground Clearance: Ground clearance is a crucial parameter when selecting a car. Most European passenger cars have a ground clearance between 100 and 140mm, while most Japanese and Korean passenger cars range from 140 to 180mm. Generally, off-road vehicles have a ground clearance between 180 and 220mm. German Cars' Ground Clearance: After entering the Chinese market, German cars have made corresponding adjustments to their chassis height. For instance, Audi adjusted the original ground clearance from 115mm to 142mm to ensure better road passability in China. As for Japanese and Korean passenger cars, due to similar traffic conditions as in Asia, the design takes into account the complexity of urban traffic, such as frequent manhole covers and uneven road surfaces, resulting in a relatively higher ground clearance.
