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Beltline (automotive)

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1959 Buick LeSabre with characteristic beltline surrounding the exterior
Tesla Model 3 with front hood character line flowing into side beltline

The beltline is a line representing the bottom edge of a vehicle's glass panels (e.g. windscreen, side windows and rear window).[1][2][3] It also represents the bottom of a vehicle's greenhouse.

This definition is found on all cars, regardless of vehicle body style.[clarification needed]

References

  1. ^ "Starting Out: Car Design Glossary - Part 1". www.cardesignnews.com. Archived from the original on 11 April 2018. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
  2. ^ "Glossary of Terms". www.caranddriver.com. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
  3. ^ "Alphabetical Glossary of Automotive Terms". www.edmunds.com. Retrieved 11 April 2018.