Ride height (also called ground clearance or simply clearance) is the amount of space between the base of an automobile tire and the underside of the chassis; or, more properly, to the shortest distance between a flat, level surface, and any part of a vehicle other than those parts designed to contact the ground (such as tires, tracks, skis, etc.)...
A measurement between the ground and some fixed reference point on a car's body (the reference point varies according to the whims of the particular automaker). This dimension can be used to measure the amount of suspension deflection or the height of the body from the ground.
Synonymous with ground clearance, the ride height can be taken as the size of the gap between a vehicle underside and the ground
This is the height above the road that the car sits.
The height between the track's surface and the floor of the car.
The height between the track's surface and the floor of the car.
The distance from the bottom of the chassis to the ground when a car is at speed. INDYCAR rules stipulate that the ride height of the sides of a car should be 2 inches off the ground for all tracks.
This is the static or dynamic measure of a car chassis in relation to the ground. It is usually measured from the lowest points on the car that will make contact with the ground first if the ride height is too low.
The distance from the bottom of the chassis to the ground when the car is at full speed. This is regulated at a distance of two inches off the ground. The lower the ride height, the lower the center of gravity which improves handling. Lower ride height may also mean less suspension travel which can cause loss of control when driving over bumps.