Glossary / General

overhang

10 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

"which is the tuck under of the front and rear overhangs."
The Ugliest US Bumpers Ever Produced — Carmudgeon Ep. 245 w Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott The Carmudgeon Show 47:10

"And now when you kind of, even though it's a little bit taller, when you stretch it out seven inches, but really when you stretch that wheelbase out more, it doesn't have more overhang in the rear."
CarCast+Edmunds - New RAM TRX, Lexus ES EV, Tesla Model Y L and more. CarCast 54:03

"...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