wheelbase
noun
wheel·base
ˈ(h)wēl-ˌbās 
: the distance between the front and rear axles of an automotive vehicle
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At nearly five meters in length with a long wheelbase, the car also ensures a spacious interior, aligning with its role as a practical touring vehicle, reported CarsNewsChina.
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Those changes include an extended wheelbase, a wider track, and a shorter rear overhang.
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The wheelbase is longer and the overhangs shorter on the new i3.
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It’s grown a larger wheelbase and slightly wider dimensions, showcasing a sharper, boxier exterior with vertical LED headlamps that dominate the SUV’s fascia, separated by a slotted grille.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
Those changes include an extended wheelbase, a wider track, and a shorter rear overhang.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026
The wheelbase is longer and the overhangs shorter on the new i3.
—Jeremy White, Wired News, 18 Mar. 2026
It’s grown a larger wheelbase and slightly wider dimensions, showcasing a sharper, boxier exterior with vertical LED headlamps that dominate the SUV’s fascia, separated by a slotted grille.
—Jesus R. Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 8 Mar. 2026
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“Wheelbase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wheelbase. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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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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