wheelbase
noun
wheel·base
ˈ(h)wēl-ˌbās 
: the distance between the front and rear axles of an automotive vehicle
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All-wheel drive comes standard, and the wheelbase is extended to create what Faraday calls Magic Space, a spacious interior that adapts to various needs.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 July 2025
Get closer, and the sheer scale becomes apparent, including a front end that soars like El Capitan, and a 136-inch wheelbase.
—Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 16 July 2025
What works well for Faraday Future is a sharper, more elegant appearance and a larger wheelbase of 130 in (3,302 mm).
—New Atlas, 21 July 2025
At 44-feet long, the town's new ladder truck has a compact wheelbase for improved maneuverability— an essential feature for navigating the town’s narrower roads and residential areas, Interim Fire Chief Matthew Lupo explained.
—Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 9 July 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 July 2025
Get closer, and the sheer scale becomes apparent, including a front end that soars like El Capitan, and a 136-inch wheelbase.
—Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 16 July 2025
What works well for Faraday Future is a sharper, more elegant appearance and a larger wheelbase of 130 in (3,302 mm).
—New Atlas, 21 July 2025
At 44-feet long, the town's new ladder truck has a compact wheelbase for improved maneuverability— an essential feature for navigating the town’s narrower roads and residential areas, Interim Fire Chief Matthew Lupo explained.
—Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 9 July 2025
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“Wheelbase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wheelbase. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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wheelbase
noun
wheel·base
-ˌbās
: the distance between the front and rear axles of a motor vehicle
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