wheelbase
noun
wheel·base
ˈ(h)wēl-ˌbās 
: the distance between the front and rear axles of an automotive vehicle
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On a wheelbase of 139 inches (3,530 mm), the van measures 18 feet long by 82.7 inches wide and 74.5 inches tall (5,486×2,100×1,892 mm).
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Michael Teo Van Runkle, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2025
Flexing on a 119-inch wheelbase, the 7-passenger Aviator has a fantastic curb appeal.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2025
All-wheel drive comes standard, and the wheelbase is extended to create what Faraday calls Magic Space, a spacious interior that adapts to various needs.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 July 2025
Get closer, and the sheer scale becomes apparent, including a front end that soars like El Capitan, and a 136-inch wheelbase.
—Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 16 July 2025
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Michael Teo Van Runkle, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2025
Flexing on a 119-inch wheelbase, the 7-passenger Aviator has a fantastic curb appeal.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2025
All-wheel drive comes standard, and the wheelbase is extended to create what Faraday calls Magic Space, a spacious interior that adapts to various needs.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 July 2025
Get closer, and the sheer scale becomes apparent, including a front end that soars like El Capitan, and a 136-inch wheelbase.
—Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 16 July 2025
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“Wheelbase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wheelbase. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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wheelbase
noun
wheel·base
-ˌbās
: the distance between the front and rear axles of a motor vehicle
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