Greenhouse (car)
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The greenhouse of a vehicle is the “glassed” area above the fender line. This comprises the windshield, rear and side windows, and, incidentally, any pillars separating them.[1][2]
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The shape and position of the greenhouse have a defining influence on the looks and functionality of the car, and are a prime factor in differentiating between body styles such as saloon/sedan, coupé, estate/wagon and hatchback. A greenhouse with noticeably inward side slopes is also referred to as the tumblehome.
In the 2000s and 2010s greenhouses became narrower because of design trends and crash regulations.[citation needed]
References
- ^ cardesignonline.com Archived 2007-02-03 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Gustavson, Mark (1999), Custom Car, Kalmbach Publishing Company, ISBN 978-0-89024-342-8, p. 7
Further reading
- Eckermann, Erik (2001). World history of the automobile, SAE, ISBN 978-0-7680-0800-5
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