Glossary / Body

C pillar

10 Episode Mentions
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It’s the side wall at the back of the car that holds up the roof behind the rear doors. Together with the A and B pillars, it forms the car’s frame.

Technical Definition

The C‑pillar is the rear vertical support that runs from the roof to the floor behind the rear doors, completing the three‑pillar structure of most cars.

Hear It Discussed

"I would, playing devil's advocate, of course, [3559.3s] I would say there is that vent in the C-pillar [3561.7s] that was highly unusual."

Is The Ferrari Luce The Most Misunderstood Ferrari Ever? — Carmudgeon w/ Cammisa & DTS — Ep 239 The Carmudgeon Show 59:15

"ThereardoorhandleisdisguisedintheCpillar. WhatIliked,justtherightproportionsofcurvesthatwillgiveitextraappeal,inmyopinion."

Model T Secrets In Plain Sight; Bring Cash or Go Home; Uncharted Subaru In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 11:15

"Or on top three and then kicks around and goes up the the C pillar. [906.0s] I believe that it does."

Wastress Smith and Sniff 15:00

Cars Known For This

Ferrari 308 GTS Hyundai Ioniq 5 Mercedes-Benz CLA (C117) Tesla Model Y Toyota Tundra Chevrolet Impala

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