wheelbase

noun

wheel·base ˈ(h)wēl-ˌbās

: the distance between the front and rear axles of an automotive vehicle

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The wheelbase is generous, providing respectable leg room front and rear. —

Mark Ewing, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 Note that the seats are integrated into the monocoque, which helps reduce the wheelbase by 70 millimeters, and further trims the weight. —

Jason Barlow, WIRED, 6 Oct. 2024 Due to the thousand-pound battery pack and vastly different packaging requirements, the Roadster’s wheelbase is about two inches longer than the Elise. —

Jeremy Korzeniewski, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2024 But the long wheelbase of the X5 kept things calm at speed, and the thumb roller on the remote is large and very progressive, allowing for excellent speed control. —

William Roberson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wheelbase