Picture Car Glossary

Picture Car Glossary

ramp vehicle

What is a ramp vehicle?

Updated June 2026 · Revolution Picture Cars

A ramp vehicle is a purpose-built or specially modified picture car used as a launching platform for another vehicle during a jump, launch, or airborne stunt.

Ramp vehicles are typically low-profile, with a ramped front end or modular ramp apparatus attached to their body. The geometry and angle of the ramp directly determines the height and distance of the launched vehicle, so precise engineering calculations and pre-shoot testing are essential. Both the ramp vehicle and the launching vehicle require safety modifications and qualified stunt drivers at the controls.

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