Glossary / General

short wheelbase

36 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

It means the car’s front and back are closer together, making it quicker to turn but sometimes less stable at high speeds.

Technical Definition

A short wheelbase refers to the distance between a vehicle’s front and rear axles being relatively small, which can affect handling characteristics such as agility and weight distribution.

Hear It Discussed

"…somebody would, and I think they could sell a 250-short wheelbase on BAT. But man, if you have"
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"I wouldn't mind like a 250 short wheelbase replica. I would be interested in that or a something like that."
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