Why do sports cars sit so close to the ground?
28 Aug 2009
Amber asked:
I have noticed that sports cars sit really close to the ground. I know very little about aerodynamics / cars in general … does being closer to the ground make them drive faster? Thanks!
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3 Responses
2009 Sep 01
It does little to make them faster, but it helps them turn better without having to slow down as much.
2009 Sep 02
The lower the car, the lower it’s centre of gravity becomes.
This obviously reduces the chance of tipping over on corners, but more importantly it reduces body roll and minimises unwanted weight transfer between wheels, thus improving the handling and roadholding.
2009 Sep 03
mr. roland de haye answered your question perfectly so im not going to repeat it. i will ad this though, it also looks better