From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishwheelbasewheel‧base /ˈwiːlbeɪs/ noun [countable] technicalTTC the distance between the front and back axles of a vehicle
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wheelbase• Your vehicle is a 1955 Series I 86n wheelbase right hand drive home market model.• It rides on a wheelbase 8. 5 inches longer than last year.• The traditional 100-inch wheelbase has been extended to 108 inches, the extra length being donated to the rear seat passengers.• On the downside, the long wheelbase means the bike will be slow-steering.• They were long wheelbase four wheeled cars in a dark green and ivory livery.• Undoubtedly a major factor here is the 5ins longer wheelbase and wider front and rear tracks.• In particular, it boasts a longer wheelbase and new twist-beam suspension which produces a smoother ride and better handling.• The Metro set the class standard in this area; the Clio narrowly surpasses it, thanks to its longer wheelbase. 