Let's talk about why supercars have low-lying shapes. When supercars that hug the ground encounter speed bumps, you often see in the news that some supercar hits its front bumper on a speed bump, or can't get down into a parking garage or on a road with a slight incline. They need a flatbed truck to take them where they want to go. Some top race cars have a minimum ground clearance of around 60mm, while speed bumps usually stand about 50mm high. With only a 10mm difference, supercars are truly "willing but powerless" against speed bumps.

Why do supercars have to be so low-lying? The world's top racing event, F1, has cars with an average ground clearance of 50mm, some even as low as 40mm, barely enough to fit two fingers. But that's exactly what F1 cars need in their constant pursuit of limits. The super-low chassis and ground clearance offer many benefits to F1 cars, such as:

Stability

The ultra-low chassis brings an ultra-low center of gravity, significantly reducing the vehicle's center of mass. We all know that the lower the center of mass, the more stable an object is and the less likely it is to tilt. This ensures better stability for F1 cars when driving and cornering at high speeds.

Low drag coefficient

The ultra-low chassis height reduces the frontal projected area of the vehicle, further lowering the overall drag coefficient. This ensures the aerodynamic performance of F1 cars and improves the vehicle's power performance.

Increased downforce

Fast airflows have lower pressure, slow airflows have higher pressure, creating a pressure difference that results in downforce or lift. This is the principle of flight for airplanes. The ultra-low chassis height makes the airflow under F1 cars faster, increasing the pressure difference and creating greater downforce for a smoother high-speed drive.

Human Horizons' HiPhi Z has a center of gravity height of 497mm, giving it a supercar-like ground-hugging "flight" position. With the reasons understood, it's the ultra-low chassis and center of gravity that further enhances vehicle stability. As electric vehicles penetrate the Chinese market at record rates, their battery layout gives them a natural advantage of lower centers of gravity.

Most electric vehicles on the market have batteries located at the bottom of the vehicle, effectively lowering the vehicle's center of gravity. The HiPhi Z, a large luxury all-electric four-door GT, has a center of gravity height of 497mm, significantly lower than its gasoline counterparts. With a center of gravity-to-height ratio of only 0.34, almost on par with sports cars, the lower center of gravity and ratio give the HiPhi Z a lower body stance and stronger lateral stability. Drivers can enjoy better handling and driving confidence at high speeds.

With its lower body stance, the HiPhi Z doesn't compromise on overall passability. It comes with intelligent air suspension, four body height levels, and a chassis lift mode, which can raise the chassis height by 11mm. This improves vehicle passability on rough, gravelly roads, and under other scenarios, ensuring both stability and passability for various driving situations.

As the wave of electrification and intelligence sweeps through the Chinese automotive market, HiPhi Luxury Electric car brand will continue to refine product details, striving to bring users the ultimate product experience.