Sentences with phrase «short wheelbase»

In some markets (depending on the manufacturer), short wheelbase models are excluded completely, and only long wheelbase variants are sold.

The chassis by itself is 150 pounds lighter and has a 5.2 inch shorter wheelbase too.

Well, with that big V6 sat pretty high in the chassis and a relatively short wheelbase, the transition from grip to slip was sudden and unpredictable.

Meanwhile, the width is 15 mm less and has a 12 mm shorter wheelbase.

With such short wheelbase, motorcycles can generate enough torque at the rear wheel, and enough stopping force at the front wheel, to lift the opposite wheel off the road.

It's actually a couple inches longer and a fraction wider than the C - class sedan on a slightly shorter wheelbase.

The reason for that is that it only packs 365 hp and it's on a rather short wheelbase.

I drive on not the best secondary roads most the time so other than short wheelbase issues no real complaints.

Its fairly short wheelbase also helps it pivot in a turn.

It actually has a 4.5 inch shorter wheelbase than the outgoing model, but is more than 2 inches wider.

The three - door hatch rides on a slightly shorter wheelbase than the five - door.

Though the relatively shorter wheelbase of the M - Class enhances nimble handling in parking lots and on tight city streets, the vehicle's tall ride height makes for difficulty reaching cargo stashed on the roof rails.

This model sets itself apart with short wheelbase for easy parking, available 4 - wheel drive, low base price, Compact dimensions, good fuel economy, and lots of optional equipment Contact Martin for details!

Its relatively small size and short wheelbase made for perfect slotting through the tight, narrow corners through which I drove it, threading every curve with plenty in reserve to react when an out - of - control tourist wailed around the oncoming corner over the double yellow line.

The Fiesta's short wheelbase means it's easy to maneuver around towns or cities and also very easy to park.

Jeep hasn't messed with this Wrangler - based concept's off - road capability — in fact, they've only enhanced it with selectable differential lockers, a 2 - inch lift and a slightly shorter wheelbase for better maneuverability on trails.

The range will be consolidated slightly but there's still plenty of models to get your head around when you factor in long and short wheelbase versions of each model.

ft. of storage space in short wheelbase model; 104.2 cu.

Known as Virtual Short Wheelbase 2.0, Ferrari claims that the revised system improves the agility of the handling in corners without sacrificing high - speed stability.

Rear space in the back is a little tight on short wheelbase models — kneeroom isn't the best and the sloping roofline eats into headroom.

A concern with cars that have as short a wheelbase as a Buick Encore is that the ride can get a bit bumpy over rougher surfaces.

The C&D article said the 911's short wheelbase gave it «ride jitteriness» - so neither car apparently provides reviewers with a reasonable ride.

The Q7 is the first vehicle to utilise the PL71 derivative of the MLB 2 architecture, which in shorter wheelbase form will go on to also support the next Volkswagen Touareg, Porsche Cayenne and, in a slightly different format again, Bentley's Continental.

Examples include long wheelbase vehicles like trucks and vans, short wheelbase vehicles with tall lift kits like Jeeps, Broncos, etc., or vehicles like the newer GTO or Mustang where packaging space does not allow for a large enough shaft diameter to satisfy critical speed and noise, vibration, harshness (NVH) requirements.

The Mirage's short wheelbase doesn't deliver much straightline stability on the road, and the weak suspension damping doesn't provide much body control in corners.

The two - door short wheelbase Wrangler might be the most capable off - road SUV on the market (depending on who's driving,) and the four - door long wheelbase Wrangler Unlimited isn't far behind.

These have a very short wheelbase so there's a foreshortening effect going on when they drive by.

The new Mercedes S - Class Cabrio is the sixth and the last variant of the S - Class range after S - Class long and short wheelbase saloon, Maybach, S - Coupe and Pullman.

Also new was the 40 - A series (the regular Special now being the 40 - B), a version on a three inches shorter wheelbase which shared its body with the 1941 Chevrolet.

Ride quality was very good, given the Swift's cornering prowess; although the car's short wheelbase led to occasional pitching.

Taking full advantage of the firm's XX programs where owners aren't typically pros, Ferrari developed a new Virtual Short Wheelbase system.

«The ride is firmer — perhaps even jittery by Range Rover standards on some difficult UK back - roads» «it is also noticeably less supple and somewhat noisier on coarse surfaces than a standard short wheelbase Range Rover»

Yukon's 8,500 - lb rating requires short wheelbase 2wd with 5.3 L EcoTec3 V8 engine and HD Trailering Package.

It is very close to the size of my first generation, short wheelbase Dodge Caravan.

It has much of the Sport SVR's sense of purpose without that model's sometimes - uncomfortable ride, but it is also noticeably less supple and somewhat noisier on coarse surfaces than a standard short wheelbase Range Rover, whose serenity and refinement are the characteristics many serial Range Rover owners value most.

The four - door hatchback has the goofy proportions of a tween halfway through puberty, with a higher roof but a much shorter wheelbase than the pricier Sonic, and huge headlamps span the length of a stubby hood.

And yet this Miata is slightly shorter, roughly 150 pounds lighter depending on spec, and has a 0.6 - inch shorter wheelbase compared with its predecessors.

Yukon's 8,500 - lb rating requires short wheelbase 2wd with 5.3 L EcoTec3 V - 8 engine and HD Trailering Package.

The only short wheelbase sedans will be the base XJ6 and supercharged XJR.

Subcompact cars are nobody's first choice for long highway drives, since short wheelbases make small cars a little bouncy on expansion strips and other artifacts from imperfect roads.

Think short wheelbase, 2 seats «Cadillac BLS mk2»... - Sorry for the Saturn Astra but a «semi premium» compact hatchback from a US brand will probably never have some kind of success.

The 2017 TITAN Single Cab, with about a foot shorter wheelbase than TITAN XD, will be offered initially with the new 5.6 - liter Endurance V8 (a V6 engine will be available at a later date).

I also expect they would gear up for the new short wheelbase Chevy C1XX model for TN as it is the same size platform as the other two models.

The M2's shorter wheelbase endows it with a natural nimbleness though, so you don't feel you need the same determinedly direct front - end.

Short wheelbase 911s have gone the route of the 911R, or towards original rally cars driven at Monte Carlo by heroes like Björn Waldegård.

Only over larger bumps does the iQ's super short wheelbase seriously affect ride quality.