Glossary / General

unsprung mass

8 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Unsprung mass is the weight that sits on the wheels and tires. Less of it makes the car handle better.

Technical Definition

The portion of a vehicle’s weight that is not supported by the suspension, such as wheels and tires; lower unsprung mass improves handling and ride quality.

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