Not exact matches
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.
What it is: Lexus» flagship LS 460 full - size sedan is available in standard form and as a limousinelike long -
wheelbase LS 460 L
model that stretches 205 inches
from bumper to bumper — 5 inches more than the standard
model.
Lexus» flagship LS 460 full - size sedan is available in standard form and as a limousine - like long -
wheelbase LS 460 L
model that stretches nearly 204 inches
from bumper to bumper — 5 inches more than the standard
model.
The Ramcharger was ostensibly a base -
model Dodge pickup that had nine inches chopped
from the
wheelbase and with the bulkhead and roof lopped off the cab.
Lexus» flagship LS 460 full - size sedan is available in standard form and as a limousinelike long -
wheelbase LS 460 L
model that stretches 205 inches
from bumper to bumper — 5 inches more than the standard
model.
Diesel
models start
from # 59,995, ranging to # 75,215 for the supercharged V6 petrol, # 93,710 for the XJR575 and # 101,370 for the long -
wheelbase supercharged V8.
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
wheelbase of the 2013 A3 increases less than an inch
from 101.5 to 102.4, while overall length remains unchanged on the three - door
model (which isn't expected for the U.S.) at 166.9 inches.
The architecture is modular, so everything
from width, track, to
wheelbase can be adjusted for a wide range of
models, each capable of variable battery capacity.
The sedan's
wheelbase and width are unchanged
from the current
model, but it loses about an inch of length and height.
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.
From then on, the long -
wheelbase models (formerly «SEL») and the regular - length
models (formerly «SE») are both labeled with the prefix of «S» regardless of length.
From what we can tell, the new Vento appears to wider than the outgoing
model, and could have a slightly longer
wheelbase.
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.
Luxury brands start around the $ 70,000 mark and increase quickly
from there, especially for long -
wheelbase models and performance - oriented variants.
New options include a reversing camera which shows drivers the scene behind the vehicle on the new COMAND unit's 6.5 - inch screen, a tire pressure monitoring system whose information appears in the instrument cluster display, a sports exhaust system for the long -
wheelbase G 500 Station Wagon
from G 55 AMG, the «ARTICO» interior package with robust man - made leather appointments, the new «Cognac» leather upholstery which extends the previous choice of leather appointments in either black or grey by adding a third, brown tone (no - cost option for G 500
model).
EDITION.PUR is a long -
wheelbase station wagon based on the G 280 CDI
from the 461
model series.
While the
wheelbase (2740 mm) is identical to that of the previous
model, ground clearance witnesses a reduction
from 185 mm to 180 mm.
After being used in Rover P4 saloon cars it was added to long -
wheelbase Land Rover
models from 1963 in the 2A Forward Control
models, then in 1967 in the bonneted 109», [8] and remained an optional fitment until 1980 when it was replaced by the Rover V8.
In the first year for new GM C - body shared with Oldsmobile 98 and Cadillac, the 1971 Electra 225 rode on a new body chassis which retained the 127 - inch (3,200 mm)
wheelbase with styling evolutionary
from previous
models.
Both
models now ride on a slightly longer
wheelbase of 101.6 inches, up
from 101.2 inches.
«The impression given is one of greater height and length, despite the car's footprint and 3075 mm
wheelbase remaining unchanged
from the previous
model.»
There are two lengths of Navigator to choose
from: a standard
model's 122.5 - inch
wheelbase and the Navigator L which comes in at 131.6 inches.
It is also slightly different
from the European
model in terms of
wheelbase, length, ground clearance and comes with a few differentiating features.
[61][62] Body dimensions were largely unchanged
from the previous
model, including an identical
wheelbase, [59] although length increases 100 millimeters (3.9 in).
The Odyssey's
wheelbase is unchanged
from last year's
model, but its track is up 1.4 inches in the front and rear.
Critical Knowledge: Completely redesigned for 2011Lighter and more fuel efficientLonger
wheelbase increases interior roomGasoline, diesel and hybrid powerplants (market specific) New all - wheel - drive (AWD) systemNew automatic headlight dimmingNew «area view» camera systemNew front - and - side - assist radar systemNew 8 - speed automatic transmissionOptional «Terrain Tech» off - road packageIntroductionIntroduced for the 2004
model year, the Touareg was the first SUV
from Volkswagen.
The second Corolla showed up for the 1970
model year with a
wheelbase stretched to 91.9 inches and power coming
from a new 1.2 - liter version of the OHV four making 73 horsepower.
The long -
wheelbase HSV Grange misses the design overhaul of the rest of the VF Commodore - based range, instead carrying over largely unchanged
from the E Series 3
model.
We tested an earlier Expedition — a four - wheel - drive, long -
wheelbase model, no less — and clocked it
from zero to 60 mph in 7 seconds.
The S 560 costs at least 110.152 Euro, the 4Matic version at least 113.960 Euro (long
wheelbase from 113.187 Euro, 116.995 Euro for the 4Matic) and the
model AMG S 63 4Matic, which is only available in the long version, starts at 160.293 Euro.
While the
wheelbase (2740 mm) is identical to that of the previous
model, the company has reduced the ground clearance
from 185 mm to 180 mm.
It can be had in either long - or short -
wheelbase versions, both of which will stand out
from the rest of the
models in the Panamera line - up with bright yellow brake calipers and exterior accents.
The 2015 Mercedes C - Class has grown 95 mm longer and 40 mm wider, while the
wheelbase has increased by 80 mm
from the current
model.
The new Accord's exterior dimensions shrink slightly
from the previous
model, but the
wheelbase grows by two inches, which benefits rear - seat legroom.
Technical Data: 8 cylinder 90 degree V - configuration, aluminium - silicon alloy cylinder block with cast iron wet cylinder liners; bore x stroke 104.14 x 99.06 mm (4.1 x 3.9 in), capacity 6,750 cc, aluminium alloy cylinder heads; 2 SU - carburetors (Bosch fuel injection on export
models for North America and Japan,
from 1986 Bosch fuel injection standard on all cars); 3 - speed automatic gearbox; hypoid bevel final drive; independent suspension with coil springs front and rear, hydraulic self - levelling height control rear; ventilated disc brakes front, plain discs rear (
from 1986 anti-locking brakes for Europe and Middle East);
wheelbase 3,061 mm (120.
For the 2014
model year, though, the LR4 is equipped with an engine that's in use in a whole range of Jaguar and Land Rover products,
from the upcoming XE, the XF, the F - Type, and as Silvio Calabi mentioned earlier this week, even the full - luxury, long -
wheelbase XJ.
Thanks to its very long
wheelbase, independent rear suspension and this
model's computer - controlled, driver - adjustable dampers, the Expedition rides comfortably, even when optioned with massive 22 - inch wheels and tires (20s are standard and still preferable
from a ride - compliance standpoint).
Technical Data: 6 cylinder in - line configuration, cast iron cylinder block, bore x stroke 95.25 x 114.3 mm (3 3/4 x 4 1/2 in), capacity 4,887 cc; aluminium alloy cylinder head; twin SU carburettors type HD6 (
from 1957 twin SU carburettors type HD8 on cars for North America export,
from 1957 standard on all
models); 4 - speed automatic gearbox (manual 4 - speed gearbox to special order); hypoid bevel final drive independent front suspension with coil springs, semi-elliptic springs rear; drum brakes servo - assisted;
wheelbase 3,124.2 mm (
from 1957 long
wheelbase 3,225.8 mm available); tyre size 8.20 x15
Those who know recognise a long
wheelbase version by the wheel trim because on this
model that
from the Corniche was fitted.
Technical Data: 8 cylinder 90 degree V - configuration, aluminium - silicon alloy cylinder block with cast iron wet cylinder liners, bore x stroke 104.14 x 91.44 mm (4.1 x 3.6 in), capacity 6,230 cc (
from 1979 bore x stroke 104.14 x 99.6 mm (4.1 x 3.9 in), capacity 6,750 cc;
from 1982 equipped with Rolls - Royce Silver Spirit engine); aluminium alloy cylinder heads; twin SU - carburettors (
from 1975 single Solex carburettor, twin SU carburettors only remained on export
models for Canada, Japan and Australia); 4 - speed automatic gearbox (
from 1979 3 - speed automatic gearbox with torque converter standard); independent front suspension with coil springs, semi-elliptic springs rear; drum brakes servo - assisted;
wheelbase 3,683 mm (145 in); tyre size 8.90 x 15 (armoured versions tyre size 7.50 x 16)
torque 1,000 NM); GM 4L80 - E 4 - speed automatic gearbox (
from model year 2007 ZF -6-speed automatic gearbox); independent suspension front and rear, Bosch ESP5.7 electronic stability program; ventilated disc brakes (front 348 mm, rear 345 mm), anti locking device;
wheelbase 3,116 mm (122.7 in), track front 1,602 mm, rear 1,602 mm; tyre size 255 / 50R18 102Y, optional 255 / 45R19 104Y (
from model year 2007 tyre pressure monitoring); max.
Technical Data: 6 cylinder in - line configuration, cast iron cylinder block, bore x stroke 95.25 x 114.3 mm (3 3/4 x 4 1/2 in), capacity 4,887 cc; aluminium alloy cylinder head; twin SU carburettors type HD6 (
from 1957 twin SU carburettors type HD8 on cars for North America,
from 1957 standard on all
models); 4 - speed automatic gearbox (manual 4 - speed gearbox to special order); hypoid bevel final drive; independent front suspension with coil springs, semi-elliptic springs rear; drum brakes servo - assisted;
wheelbase 3,124.2 mm (
from 1957 long
wheelbase 3,225.8 mm available); tyre size 8.20 x15 (Bentley S1 Continental 7.60 x 15 or 8.00 x 15).
Technical Data: 8 cylinder 90 degree V - configuration, aluminium - silicon alloy cylinder block with cast iron wet cylinder liners; bore x stroke 104.14 x 99.06 mm (4.1 x 3.9 in), capacity 6,750 cc, aluminium alloy cylinder heads; 2 SU carburettors (Bosch fuel injection on export
models for North America and Japan,
from 1986 Bosch K Jetronic fuel injection standard,
from 1990 Bosch K Motronic fuel injection and ignition control system standard; Bentley Continental Turbo: Solex 4 - barrel downdraught carburettor with Garrett AiResearch turbocharger); 3 - speed automatic gearbox; hypoid bevel final drive; independent suspension with coil springs front and rear, hydraulic self - levelling height control rear; ventilated disc brakes front, plain discs rear (
from 1987 anti-locking brakes);
wheelbase 3,061 mm (120,5 in); tyres 235 / 70VR x 15
Technical Data: 8 cylinder 90 degree V - configuration, aluminium - silicon alloy cylinder block with cast iron wet cylinder liners, bore x stroke 104.14 x 91.44 mm (4.1 x 3.6 in), engine capacity 6,230 cc (
from 1969 bore x stroke 104.14 x 99.06 mm (4.1 x 3.9 in), engine capacity 6,750 cc for export
models;
from 1970 standard on all
models); aluminium alloy cylinder heads, SU - carburettors; 4 - speed automatic gearbox (3 - speed automatic gearbox for export
models with destination USA or Canada,
from 1968 standard on all
models); independent suspension with coil springs front and rear, hydraulic self - levelling height control front and rear (
from 1969 deleted on front suspension); disc brakes front and rear;
wheelbase 3.035,3 mm (119.5 in)(
from 1969 long
wheelbase version 3,136.9 mm (123.5 in) optional),
from 1971
wheelbase 3.041,6 mm (119 3/4 in),
from 1974
wheelbase 3,048 mm or long
wheelbase 3,149,6 mm (120 in or 124 in); tyre size 8.45 x 15 cross-ply (
from 1972 tyre size 205VR15;
from 1974 tyre size 235 / 70HR15
Once the Silver Seraph had spread its wings an additional long
wheelbase model might be expected to emanate
from Crewe and fulfil the demand for chauffeur driven carriages...
Technical Data: 8 cylinder 90 degree V - configuration, aluminium - silicon alloy cylinder block with cast iron wet cylinder liners, bore x stroke 104.14 x 91.44 mm (4.1 x 3.6 in), engine capacity 6,230 cc (
from 1969 bore x stroke 104.14 x 99.06 mm (4.1 x 3.9 in), engine capacity 6,750 cc for export
models;
from 1970 standard on all
models); aluminium alloy cylinder heads, SU carburettors; 4 - speed automatic gearbox (3 - speed automatic gearbox for export
models with destination U.S.A. or Canada,
from 1968 standard on all
models); independent suspension with coil springs front and rear, hydraulic self - levelling height control front and rear (
from 1969 deleted on front suspension); disc brakes front and rear;
wheelbase 3,035.3 mm (119.5 in)(
from 1969 long
wheelbase version 3,136.9 mm (123.5 in) optional),
from 1971
wheelbase 3,041.6 mm (119 3/4 in),
from 1974
wheelbase 3,048 mm or long
wheelbase 3,149.6 mm (120 in or 124 in); tyre size 8.45 x 15 cross-ply (
from 1972 tyre size 205VR15;
from 1974 tyre size 235 / 70HR15)
Technical Data: 8 cylinder 90 degree V - configuration, aluminium - silicon alloy cylinder block with cast iron wet cylinder liners, bore x stroke 104.14 x 99.06 mm (4.1 x 3.9 in), capacity 6,750 cc; aluminium alloy cylinder heads, twin SU - carburettors (
from 1975 single Solex 4 - barrel carburettor, twin SU - carburettors remained on export
models for Canada, Japan and Australia;
from 1980 Bosch fuel injection on export
models for the U.S.A., Canada, Japan and Australia); 3 - speed automatic gearbox; independent suspension with coil springs front and rear, hydraulic self - levelling height control rear; disc brakes front and rear (
from 1972 ventilated disc brakes front);
wheelbase 3,041.6 mm (119.75 in)(
from 1974
wheelbase 3.048 mm (120 in);
from 1979
wheelbase 3.061 mm (120,5 in); tyre size 205VR15 (
from 1974 tyre size 235 / 70VR15)
torque 875 NM); GM 4L80 - E 4 - speed automatic gearbox (
from model year 2007 ZF 6 - speed automatic); independent suspension front and rear, Bosch ESP5.7 electronic stability program; ventilated disc brakes (front 348 mm, rear 345 mm), anti locking device;
wheelbase 3,116 mm (122.7 in), track front 1,602 mm, rear 1,602 mm; tyre size 255 / 50YR18 102Y, light alloy wheels or — as an option - chromed light alloy wheels (
from model year 2007 tyre pressure monitoring); max.
Technical Data: 8 cylinder 90 degree V - configuration, aluminium - silicon alloy cylinder block with cast iron wet cylinder liners, bore x stroke 104.14 x 99.06 mm (4.1 in x 3.9 in), capacity 6,750 cc, aluminium alloy cylinder heads, twin SU - carburettors (
from 1975 single Solex 4 - barrel carburettor, twin SU - carburettors remained on export
models for the U.S.A., Canada, Japan and Australia;
from 1980 Bosch fuel injection on export
models for California;
from 1981 Bosch fuel injection on all export
models for the USA, Canada, Japan and Australia); 3 - speed automatic gearbox; hypoid bevel final drive; independent suspension with coil springs front and rear, hydraulic self - levelling height control rear; ventilated disc brakes front, plain discs rear;
wheelbase 3,048 mm (120 in)(
from 1979
wheelbase 3.061 mm (120,51 in); tyre size 235VR15