low center of gravity
When a car has its weight low, it doesn’t tip over easily and handles better when turning.
A low center of gravity means the vehicle’s mass is positioned close to the ground, which improves stability and handling during cornering.
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"That boxer engine and very low center of gravity [1676.1s] and the layout of the regulations"
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"Happy engine, that marries well to the CVT. What could use improvement? Nothing actually, it works really well together. Low center of gravity helps the ascent have some very good handling."
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