How much lower is the Panamera chassis compared to a regular sedan?
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The Panamera chassis is approximately 80mm lower than that of a regular sedan. The Panamera's chassis has a minimum ground clearance of 60mm and a maximum ground clearance of 180mm, and it also features adjustable ride height. In contrast, regular cars typically have a ground clearance of 140mm or more. Concept of Ground Clearance: Ground clearance refers to the distance between the ground and the lowest rigid part of the vehicle's underside. The ground clearance of a vehicle varies depending on whether it is unloaded or loaded. Ground clearance is categorized into unloaded and loaded conditions. The ground clearance under loaded conditions is also known as the minimum ground clearance, which refers to the shortest distance between the lowest protruding part of the vehicle's chassis and the ground when the vehicle is parked on a level surface under its rated full load. Characteristics of Ground Clearance: Ground clearance is related to the vehicle's load; the heavier the load, the smaller the ground clearance. Vehicles with lower ground clearance have a lower center of gravity but poorer off-road capability. Vehicles with higher ground clearance have better off-road capability. Higher ground clearance not only improves performance on gravel or mountainous roads but also helps prevent water from entering the exhaust pipe when driving through flooded areas and makes it easier to park on curbs or other parking spaces with height differences.
