wheelbase
noun
wheel·base
| \ ˈhwēl-ˌbās
, ˈwēl-\
, ˈwēl-\
Definition of wheelbase
: the distance between the front and rear axles of an automotive vehicle
Examples of wheelbase in a Sentence
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Solid rubber 36-by-2-inch tires supported the 1,500-pound right-hand-drive vehicle on a 100-inch wheelbase. — Vern Parker, Houston Chronicle, "1911 Chase a symbol of family history," 16 Aug. 2019 Called the Christopher, this 2018 four-wheel-drive Mercedes Sprinter van showcases the gorgeous design typical of Yama Nomad in a 170-inch wheelbase. — Megan Barber, Curbed, "Cool camper van is like a hip apartment on wheels," 18 June 2019 Compared to the current Flying Spur, the new generation looks longer both in length and in wheelbase. — Daniel Golson, Car and Driver, "2020 Bentley Flying Spur Teased Again with New 3D Quilted Leather Technique," 16 May 2019 Build-wise, the UX is a thimble-full of Lexus brand quintessence, with deep cabin-noise isolation, well damped ride quality (considering the eentsy wheelbase), and competent, confidence-inspiring control of body motions. — Dan Neil, WSJ, "The Lexus UX 250h: Perfect If You Have No Kids and Extra Cash," 20 June 2019 The problem was that my particular Jeep—long wheelbase, two doors—was made for only three years. — Kevin Dupzyk, Popular Mechanics, "How I Learned To Build With Metal," 24 May 2019 The Chinese version of the car, shown here, is essentially a longer-wheelbase version of the Fusion. — Joey Capparella, Car and Driver, "The Ford Taurus Still Exists in China—and It Looks Good," 22 May 2019 The A90 Supra is wider than its less-powerful little brother, the Toyota 86, but has a shorter wheelbase, 50/50 weight distribution, and lower center of gravity. — Matthew Jancer, Popular Mechanics, "What to Know About the 2020 Toyota Supra," 16 Jan. 2019 Meanwhile, Ford’s next Ranger pickup is expected to have a wheelbase about an inch longer than the previous U.S. market version, for instance. — Chester Dawson, WSJ, "Car Makers Get Their Wish on Fuel-Efficiency Standards," 3 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'wheelbase.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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