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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). It also represents the bottom of a vehicle's greenhouse.

This definition is found on all cars, regardless of vehicle body style.

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.
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