Approach, departure and breakover angles

The approach angle is the steepest slope the front of the car can climb onto without the bumper hitting it; the departure angle is the same at the rear; the breakover angle is the sharpest crest the car can drive over without scraping its underside between the wheels. Bigger angles mean more off-road ability.

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