Glossary entry

English term or phrase:

ground clearance

Portuguese translation:

distância ao solo

May 28, 2009 15:41
15 yrs ago
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English term

ground clearance

GBK English to Portuguese Tech/Engineering Automotive / Cars & Trucks
Definition from autoevolution:
Ground clearance is the measurement from the lowest-hanging point under a vehicle (usually a differential, part of the suspension or the exhaust system) towards the ground. A high ground clearance allows a vehicle to drive more easily off-road or through heavy snow without damaging the underbody.
Example sentences:
The decks are also designed with a shallow breakover angle. This allows us to load cars with low ground clearance such as race or rally cars. (Locargo)
It is important for 4x4s and other off-road vehicles to have sufficient ground clearance when being driven off the beaten track. Irregular or unpredictable terrain can damage the underside of the car if the ground clearance is too low. Many off-roaders are fitted with underbody protection as a result. (Parker's)
Aside from the high approach and departure angles and ground clearance, the H2 was an early showcase of brake-based four-wheel traction control and variable throttle progression, in addition to the more common locking center and rear differentials. (cars.com)
Proposed translations (Portuguese)
5 +5 distância ao solo
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distância ao solo

Definition from Modelcar:
A distância ao solo corresponde à altura do chassis em relação ao solo
Example sentences:
Por exemplo, tem uma distância ao solo superior em 17mm face à versão 4x4 standard (Skoda Portugal)
Peer comment(s):

agree Ana Luísa
1 hr
Obrigado.
agree Perfect Stranger : Concordo; também se usa "altura ao solo"
3 hrs
Obrigado.
agree Hugo Lopes (X)
3 hrs
Agradecido.
agree Jose Pereira : concordo plenamente
4 hrs
Muito obrigado.
agree Andrea Maia do Prado
7 hrs
Grato.
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