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belt line

8 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

The belt line is the straight line you see on a car where the top of the doors meets the bottom of the roof, used to describe styling.

Technical Definition

The belt line refers to the horizontal line on a vehicle’s body where the upper edge of the doors meets the lower edge of the roof, often used as a design reference point.

Hear It Discussed

"Just under the belt line here that makes a nice S reflection that makes that rear fender swell out a little bit."
The New Season Of Cars, Young & Rich, Obsession Paralysis | Episode 1,022 Everyday Driver Car Debate 01:53

"[689.0s] [SPEAKER_00]: So it's got a really high belt line and relatively small windows, but in the Land Cruiser you get..."
Is The New Land Cruiser A Dud? | Ep. 325 TFL Car Chat 11:25

"Whereas this being a very boxy car and every, like it has a very clearly defined belt line, a horizontal line, it needs to be level."
Benzes, Boats, Trucks, and Jake Has Something to Tell You... Overcrest 44:21