Glossary / General

center of gravity

25 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

The center of gravity is the spot in a car where all its weight balances. A lower CG makes the car feel more stable and handle better.

Technical Definition

The center of gravity (CG) is the point where a vehicle’s mass is evenly distributed in all directions, affecting handling and stability.

Hear It Discussed

"The center of gravity was much higher as a consequence."
Live: F1 and Group C racing legend John Watson #303 The Intercooler 16:21

"...did this thing where you are 100% unquestionably at the center of gravity of the car and the entire car just rotates perfectly around you..."
Ford Built A Cayman GT4…in 1985 — The Carmudgeon Show w/ Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep. 188 The Carmudgeon Show 10:46

"but it also improved the center of gravity for improved handling"
From Riverside Karting Legacy To French F4 Podium: A Young Driver’s Rise In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 25:11