Sentences with phrase «wheelbase model became»

The redesign in the configuration resulted in major growth; the Econoline grew 15 inches in wheelbase; an 18 - inch longer long - wheelbase model became the largest full - size van offered in North America at the time.

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Lengthwise, the new A8 sits halfway between the current standard - and extended - wheelbase models; the A8 also has grown in width, to become the widest car in its class.

In 1993, Mercedes - Benz model nomenclature was rationalized, with the SE / SEL / SEC cars becoming the S - Class and alphanumerical designations inverted (e.g. the both 500SE and 500SEL became S500 regardless of wheelbase length).

In 2008 both 4 - door models, i.e. with standard and with extended wheelbase, became subjects to a modification of the front design.

Several years later the coachbuilt Rolls - Royce Silver Cloud III became available with Flying Spur design and the term «Spur» was revived in 1980 for the new model generation when the long wheelbase Rolls - Royce Silver Spur became stablemate to the mainstream model Rolls - Royce Silver Spirit.

The fifth generation, featuring yet another new platform with an optional long - wheelbase version and near car - like ride and handling, was introduced in» 07; the long wheelbase became standard the following year and the short - wheelbase model was discontinued in favour of the LWB's much smoother ride.

The five - door variant became the only body style available in each market, but a short - wheelbase model was offered in Japan, Europe, and New Zealand.

For one, it immediately becomes one of the biggest models in its specific market, thanks in part to having one of the longest wheelbases (114.4 inches) among the competition.