Glossary / General

overhang

8 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Overhang is the part of a car that sticks out past the wheels. Less overhang can make the car handle better.

Technical Definition

Overhang refers to the portion of a vehicle that extends beyond its wheelbase, both at the front and rear. Reducing overhang can improve handling and reduce weight.

Hear It Discussed

"...you still had actually quite a long-front overhang. Whereas the new LEAF, we're able to shorten the front overhang by 100 millimeters."
Bonus: Autocar meets Nissan Europe design chief Giovanny Arroba My week in cars: the Autocar podcast 22:55

"...the rear overhang looks like it's about a foot and a half and the front one looks like it's about four inches. And that is going to make the car's proportions feel really strange."
S2 Ep159: New Dodge Charger, Updated Toyota GR Yaris, Driving A Buick Roadmaster And Honda Beat: RAC #159 Motor1.com Podcast Network 10:26

""The windscreen was the wrong place. The overhangs were too long at the back and all that stuff.""
Britain’s Great Car Designer Ian Callum On Bond Cars, Aston Martin’s & more Road To Success with Benedict Fowler 08:54