In some markets (depending on the manufacturer),
short wheelbase models are excluded completely, and only long wheelbase variants are sold.
One of their advantages is wide variety - a have - it - your - way array of long and
short wheelbase models, engine choices, seating configurations and convenience and aesthetic options.
Expected to debut later this year as part of the marque's 70th anniversary celebrations, the new generation Land Rover Defender is expected to arrive in a number of configurations including long and
short wheelbase models.
Launched in 1963 at the Frankfurt motor show, the Mercedes 600 W100's production run ended in 1981, after 2.677 examples built, 428 of which were Pullmans, 2,190
short wheelbase models and 59, Landaulets.
Summon its power reserves and the fully revamped twin - turbo V - 12 with 563 horsepower and 664 lb - ft that comes on full at 1,700 rpm emits a satisfying, muted roar and hustles the car from 0 - 60 mph in around 5 ticks for
the short wheelbase model.
The starlight headliner now has more than 1,110 lights in
the short wheelbase model (you can even get a shooting star option if you like) and extends further front to back.
Short wheelbase model of the 2018 Land Rover Defender Works V8 will cost 150,000 pounds.
Realistically
the short wheelbase model will probably sufice, although the cabin trim could hardly be viewed as suitable of even durable enough for the rigours of family life.
Cadillac's single - cylinder lineup was consolidated into two models for 1906,
the short wheelbase Model K and long wheelbase Model M. Priced at $ 750 for the Model K or $ 950 for the Model M, 3,650 units were sold that year.
Short wheelbase model has 103.9 cu.
As a bonus, you can now recline a Range Rover L rear seat twice as far as in
the short wheelbase model.
Two body variants will be offered with a smaller 5 - seater and 120 mm
shorter wheelbase model expected to join the 7 - seat GLB in the near future.
The short wheelbase model, called Santa Fe Sport, directly replaces the current model and will seat five.
Not exact matches
Its aluminum architecture, which will be used for both
short - and long -
wheelbase models, will feature adaptive air suspension and will be able to accommodate both rear - and all - wheel drive.
Because the S - class is essentially a chauffeur - driven car in the all - important Chinese market, Mercedes designed the new luxury sedan first as a long -
wheelbase model (W222) and then worked on the
short -
wheelbase (V222) variant.
We expect at least five body styles, ranging from a two - door
short -
wheelbase model to a four - door long -
wheelbase pickup, with both hardtop and convertibles available.
The long -
wheelbase 2014 A8 TDI costs $ 83,395 and you'll pay $ 1400 more for the regular V - 8
model in
short -
wheelbase form.
The 2.0 - liter four - cylinder, on the other hand, was a bit of a letdown, especially considering that its 146 hp and 146 lb - ft of torque has such a small car to move — the CX - 3 is nearly a foot
shorter than the CX - 5 and has a 5 - inch
shorter wheelbase than the Mazda3 hatchback, and it's lighter than both of those
models.
A
short 118 - inch
wheelbase is available only on the ProMaster 1500
model, and only with the «low» roof height, which measures 90 inches tall.
(The slow - selling
short -
wheelbase model disappears in the United States.)
The new GMC Acadia is on the small - Chi platform, and while it's still a three - row SUV, is 10.7 - inches
shorter in overall length than the new Enclave, and rides on a 112.6 - inch
wheelbase, compared with the Buick's 120.9 - inch
wheelbase, which itself is two - inches longer than the old
model's.
Smart still runs a staggered tyre setup to mitigate its
short wheelbase and rear - engined layout - the front tyres are 185 - section to the rears» 205 — but there's more front grip than in the old
model and indeed more than most traditional city cars.
With a 129.9»
wheelbase and a 219.9» overall length, the so - called «medium»
wheelbase model is the
shortest Transit available in North America.
Together we looked at both a standard
wheelbase Phantom and the now -
shorter - than - before extended
model, which had to be brought under 19 feet, 8.2 inches long to suit a Chinese registration requirement.
In Europe, a
short -
wheelbase, raked - roof Tiguan Coupe is being developed with a possible R performance
model to follow, but we're unlikely to see either one in the States.
Brigitte Bardot purchased a long -
wheelbase model, and James Coburn topped the list of swells who loved driving one of the
short -
wheelbase Spiders.
When the American
model debuted for 1976, the so - called 930 packed more power than a contemporary Corvette in a rear - engine chassis with a
shorter wheelbase than a modern Fiat 500.
The
short wheelbase — and relatively stiff suspension of our SE
model — makes the car crash over highway irregularities and skip like a stone on a lake over expansion joints.
The car is 123 mm longer than before (143 mm with the more pronounced bumpers of the AMG Line
models), 74 mm wider, and has both a wider track (wider even than the E-class saloon and estate) and a longer
wheelbase (albeit
shorter than the saloon / estate, at 2873 mm to 2939 mm).
Meanwhile, Jeep purists can still buy a
shorter -
wheelbase, two - door
model for less money.
From the very first glance, it shows that it is an X
model through and through: the
short overhangs and long
wheelbase typical of an SAV (Sports Activity Vehicle) define its exterior.
Along with the sedan, the S - Class spawned a coupe (Mercedes - Benz C217) and convertible (Mercedes - Benz A217) as well as an extended -
wheelbase «Pullman» variant, longer than the long
wheelbase «L.» While the
short -
wheelbase model carries chassis code W222, the long -
wheelbase model uses chassis code V222.
The older car is smaller in every dimension and rides on a
wheelbase that's more than a foot
shorter than the ’16
model, but side by side the difference in overall size is less than you might expect.
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.
With their precise lines and sweeping silhouettes, scissor doors and streamflow design, long
wheelbases and
short overhangs, the i8
models appear to be surging forward even when standing still.
16 - inch steel wheels with wheel cover; full - size spare standard equipment on
short -
wheelbase models
The downside, however, is that the on - road ride suffers from
short -
wheelbase - induced pitching on both two - and four - wheel - drive
models we tested.
The XLT trim level is available in a
short or long
wheelbase, while XL and the topline Titanium
model can be specified with a long
wheelbase.
-- Second - gen Amaze features and specifications revealed, launch on 16th May — Gets LED DRLs, cruise control, touchscreen infotainment and more — Is longer, wider and
shorter than the outgoing
model with 65 mm longer
wheelbase — Will be offered in 4 powertrain combinations including a diesel - CVT option
The three - door Leon SC
model has a
wheelbase that's 52 mm
shorter than the five - door Cupra, which chops down rear legroom slightly, and the more sloping roof also means there's a few mm less headroom.
Early
models include G 320 CDI, G 500 for all body styles:
Short -
wheelbase Station Wagon, Long -
wheelbase Station Wagon (pictured at right), Cabriolet.
The swoopy and dynamic looking XJ is available in
short and long -
wheelbase body styles, and its latest styling tweaks ensure there's a close family resemblance to the smaller Jaguar XF and Jaguar XE
models.
The Ram 2500 4x4 Off - Road Package is available as a crew cab or Mega Cab with a gas or diesel powertrain and in
short - and long -
wheelbase models.
You can choose between a five - door hatchback and a
shorter -
wheelbase three - door
model called the SC Cupra, plus there's even a versatile ST Cupra estate.
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!
The Venture, which will have metal body panels, will be built in
short and long
wheelbase models.
The Altima Coupe's unique exterior design is intended to stand out in a crowd of sedan - based two - door
models with magnetic, perfectly proportioned styling with a
shorter wheelbase,
shorter overall length and lower height than the Altima Sedan.
Curiously, how tight it turns was defined as a wall - to - wall measure of 14.6 metres, where most cite a curb - to - curb distance, but despite its
short wheelbase relative most - similar
models, Titan appears to split the difference between best and worst.
This
model sets itself apart with available 4 - wheel drive, low base price, Compact dimensions, good fuel economy, lots of optional equipment, and
short wheelbase for easy parking We look forward to seeing you soon!
Pricing for the distinctive Renault Trafic Formula Edition has been announced at $ 41,990 plus on - road costs for the 103kW
short -
wheelbase and $ 43,490 for the long -
wheelbase — $ 4000 more than the
models they're based on.