What are the advantages and disadvantages of a low car chassis?
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The advantages and disadvantages of a low car chassis are as follows: 1. Advantages: (1) Lowering the car chassis can increase the downward pressure on the vehicle body, thereby improving traction performance. When the chassis is lower, it can provide downward aerodynamic pressure to the body at high speeds. According to Bernoulli's principle, a narrow channel increases the speed of airflow, and as the airflow speed increases, the air pressure decreases, creating a pressure difference between the upper and lower surfaces of the vehicle body. The pressure on the upper surface of the body will be greater than that on the lower surface. As a result, the air pushes the vehicle body downward, increasing the pressure of the tires on the ground, thereby enhancing tire friction and improving the traction performance of the sports car. (2) Reducing the impact of speed changes on traction performance. A low center of gravity improves body stability, making it less prone to rollover during high-speed turns. The effect of lowering the center of gravity during turns, acceleration, and deceleration is to minimize weight transfer, thereby reducing the impact of inertia on tire traction. 2. Disadvantages: (1) When passing through areas with significant elevation changes, the chassis may scrape the ground when driving straight. (2) When driving through deep water, there may be serious consequences such as engine water ingress.
