Not exact matches
With the 3.6 - inch
stretch in the
wheelbase and with scooped - out front seatbacks, the new Malibu's rear seat offers plenty of space and potentially, comfort, with just a tiny bit of knees - up passenger position thanks to the lower roofline.
A package with lots of high - strength steel has been
stretched over a
wheelbase of 106.3 inches, and the sedan measures 180.3 inches
in overall length, is 70.7 inches wide, and stands 57.3 inches high.
In the Impreza, the platform
stretches the
wheelbase an inch to 105.1.
Longer, lower, and wider than its predecessor, a 1.2 - inch
wheelbase stretch results
in 3.7 cu ft of extra space inside, 2 inches more legroom
in the rear seat, and 2.6 cubic feet more trunk space.
The A8's trunk is a bit small despite its
stretch wheelbase: 14.2 cubic feet versus 18.2
in the 7 Series and 16.3
in the S - Class.
The new Traverse is even bigger than the 2017 on the inside; a 2 - inch
stretch to the
wheelbase has resulted
in a 7 percent increase
in second - row passenger room, 11 percent more third - row passenger room and 17 percent more overall cargo room.
These dimensions mean that Cadillac doesn't need a
stretched wheelbase CT6 for the Chinese market — that gap will be filled with the upcoming S - Class competitor (possibly called CT8 or CT9) coming
in 2019.
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.
In case you didn't know, a Zimmer is essentially a loaded V - 8 Ford Mustang with a
wheelbase stretched to 142 inches and dressed up, well, like Liberace.
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.
By
stretching the
wheelbase of the Civic's new platform to 106.3 inches, they created not just a more spacious passenger package with 97.2 cubic feet of passenger volume here
in the four - door Hatch but also a more poised platform for serious driving.
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.
The platform's
wheelbase has been
stretched 3.1 inches to 109.4 inches, delivering a useful increase
in cargo volume behind the third - row seat from 9.1 cubic feet to 11.0 cubic feet, although it's accompanied by only a negligible increase
in passenger room.
Due
in 2015 are the four - seat convertible and the new Clubman, which this time gets four conventionally hinged doors and sits on a
stretched wheelbase while retaining the split tailgate.
Aside from the increase
in the Maserati Quattroporte's overall dimensions, the
wheelbase has also been
stretched 3.8 inches.
But while there's no third - row seat, the
stretched wheelbase allows for comfortable accommodations
in the second row.
With back - seat perspective so critical to these cars, BMW has
stretched the 7 Series about an inch longer than the last long -
wheelbase model to offer the most rear - seat legroom
in the class.
The 2015 Hyundai Sonata has been
stretched in every dimension, and now it measures 191.1 inches long, 73.4 inches wide, and 58.1 inches high on 110.1 - inch
wheelbase.
With a shorter
wheelbase than its sedan sibling, the Drophead turns
in with a bit more agility, but this car does not by any
stretch provide a sporting experience.
In addition to the existing V -8-powered S550, V -12-powered S600 (pictured), and the sport - oriented S63 AMG models, we also expect to see an S65 AMG model and an extra-long wheelbase version that's slightly stretched compared with the long - wheelbase car sold in the U.S. Beyond this, this range - topping Pullman version will be a six - door limousine stretched an extra two feet over the standard long - wheelbase Mercedes - Benz S - Class, making for an overall length likely more than 19 feet overal
In addition to the existing V -8-powered S550, V -12-powered S600 (pictured), and the sport - oriented S63 AMG models, we also expect to see an S65 AMG model and an extra-long
wheelbase version that's slightly
stretched compared with the long -
wheelbase car sold
in the U.S. Beyond this, this range - topping Pullman version will be a six - door limousine stretched an extra two feet over the standard long - wheelbase Mercedes - Benz S - Class, making for an overall length likely more than 19 feet overal
in the U.S. Beyond this, this range - topping Pullman version will be a six - door limousine
stretched an extra two feet over the standard long -
wheelbase Mercedes - Benz S - Class, making for an overall length likely more than 19 feet overall.
The next big Benz will likely be offered
in no fewer than seven different variations: a standard -
wheelbase sedan (codenamed W222, 200.79 inches long); a long -
wheelbase sedan (V222, 7.08 - inch
stretch); an extra-long-
wheelbase sedan (X222, 13.78 - inch
stretch); a six - door Pullmann (25.59 - inch
stretch); a full - size CL - class replacement (C217, rumored to return to SLC moniker); a full - size CL convertible (A217); and a full - size four - door coupe (V217).
The Q70 is now available
in a long
wheelbase version, the Q70 L, which looks even better with its
stretched wheelbase adding even more limousinelike length to the sedan.
The Ciel's
wheelbase stretches 125 inches, 12
in.
The Navigator lets those folks
stretch their legs
in 36.1 inches of space — with both regular and extended
wheelbases.
With all seats upright there is more rear seat space thanks to the 30 - millimetre
stretch in the
wheelbase and 470 litres of cargo space.
The lineup begins with the base $ 78,100 Panamera powered by a 3.6 L naturally aspirated V - 6 and tops out with the $ 161,100 Turbo Executive with a
wheelbase stretched 5.9
ins.
The MINI's legs are powerful but short, and the tight
wheelbase that so dramatically aids turn -
in and nimbleness do the Works no favors on bumpy
stretches of highway.
The
wheelbase will be
stretched, and (generous) rear doors will be added, which should make ingress and egress a bit easier than
in the standard two - door model.
The
wheelbase on crew cab models has been
stretched by 10 centimetres and the extra length was transferred to the interior, with an additional 2.5 centimetres of legroom available up front and 7.5
in the rear.
Measuring
in at the same length as the four - door SUV, with exactly the same - length
wheelbase, there's generous levels of legroom for rear passengers to
stretch out.
Comfort receives a welcome lift over the previous car, and if you go for the longer -
wheelbase Executive model, rear - seat passengers can
stretch out
in luxury.
The L versions of the eight - cylinder 750i and the flagship V -12-equipped 760i sedans are
stretched 5.5 inches
in both the
wheelbase and overall length.
It's considerably larger
in every other area, with a 113 mm
stretch in the
wheelbase, 67 mm and 68 mm wider front and rear tracks respectively and the car itself is 74 mm wider.
The chassis includes custom tubular cross members, and the
wheelbase is
stretched 9
in.
Also, from 1950 through 1953, Buick made a premium trimmed,
stretched wheelbase sedan, exclusively
in the Roadmaster and Super lines, that was called Riviera.
For the US and Europe Hyundai are offering a
stretched Santa Fe (with the regular Santa Fe being called the Santa Fe Sport
in the US) with an additional 4 ″
in the
wheelbase, but Hyundai seems to think UK buyers won't need the extra space (have they been to Gateshead lately?).
The Mazda matches fairly closely
in size, too, its 108.3 - inch
wheelbase stretching 4 inches longer than the Acura's.
In fact, the
wheelbase of the Tivoli XLV is exactly the same as the regular car — 2600 mm — but it's been
stretched from the C - Pillar back by 235 mm, creating a boot space that increases from 423 litres to a relatively cavernous 720 litres.
The Gran Coupe is
stretched four and a half inches
in the
wheelbase compared with the 6 - series coupe, all four and a half inches of which go to rear - seat legroom.
Although only an inch (26 mm) has been added to the car's length (182.6
in / 4,638 mm), a 2 - inch (50 - mm) longer
wheelbase (110.6
in / 2,810 mm) enhances the
stretched Convertible's profile.
Honda has
stretched the
wheelbase by 2.16
in (54.87 mm).
Marketed to China's growing market of wealthy car buyers who favor lengthened cars, the G3 comes on a
stretched F3 platform, adding an additional 2.8 inches
in overall length and 0.4 inches
in wheelbase.
China loves its
stretched cars, which is why several automakers offer long
wheelbase versions of their standard models
in the country.
The E-Type's proportions got their first tweak — a nine - inch
stretch to the
wheelbase —
in 1966, when Lyons got stylist Bob Blake to pen a 2 +2 coupe version with a back seat and taller roofline.
In terms of size, the ForTwo and ForFour are the same height and width (1660 mm wide, 155omm high) with the ForTwo just 2590 mm long with an 1873 mm
wheelbase and the ForFour
stretched to 3490 mm long with a 2494 mm
wheelbase.
Built
in China for China, the E-Class L features a
wheelbase stretched by 140 mm (5.5
in) to 3,079 mm (121.2
in) compared to the standard E-Class model.
Audi kept the exterior dimensions about the same, yet expanded the track and
stretched the
wheelbase a full 3.0
in.
From the side, the Stinger's profile has real legs — it
stretches out over a long
wheelbase and terminates
in a hunkered - down fastback shape that features full - band taillights and quad exhaust tips.
Rumors say that the
wheelbase could be
stretched and feature individual rear seats for better rear passenger comfort, as well as a wealth of luxury options exclusive to the Maybach line, as seen
in the Mercedes - Maybach S600.
Then there are two body styles: a standard
wheelbase model, or if this simply huge car isn't big enough, a long -
wheelbase version, with enough rear leg room to
stretch out
in.