wheelbase
Between the axles
Wheelbase is the distance between the front and rear axles of a vehicle.
A longer wheelbase generally provides a smoother ride and more interior space, while a shorter one improves maneuverability: The SUV's extended wheelbase makes it roomier but harder to park.
The measurement is a standard specification in automotive descriptions.
Wheel-connecting rods
- chassisStructural support base
- suspensionTemporary halt or exclusion
- drivetrainVehicle power transmission system
- steeringControlling direction of movement
vehicle · car · truck · SUV · sedan · coupe · minivan · convertible
Resistance to displacement
- tractionAdhesive friction enabling movement
- turning radiusSmallest circular path possible
- maneuverabilityEase of controlled movement
- corneringForcing into position
oversteer · understeer · agility · responsiveness · grip · balance · weight distribution · center of gravity
Measure of extent
- dimensionMeasurable extent or scope
- millimeterThousandth of a meter
- inchTwelfth of a foot
- centimeterMetric length unit
foot · span · distance · specification · short · long · extended · standard
Spatial arrangement of elements
- packagingProtective product enclosure
- legroomSpace below a seat
- proportionComparative relation of parts
- engineeringDesigning functional systems scientifically
modularity · configuration · architecture · seating capacity
axles
Wheel-connecting rods
- chassisStructural support base
- suspensionTemporary halt or exclusion
- drivetrainVehicle power transmission system
steering · vehicle · car · truck · SUV · sedan · coupe · minivan · convertible · automobile
stability
Resistance to displacement
- tractionAdhesive friction enabling movement
- turning radiusSmallest circular path possible
- maneuverabilityEase of controlled movement
cornering · oversteer · understeer · agility · responsiveness · grip · balance · weight distribution · center of gravity · yaw
length
Measure of extent
- dimensionMeasurable extent or scope
- millimeterThousandth of a meter
- inchTwelfth of a foot
centimeter · foot · span · distance · specification · short · long · extended · standard · compact
layout
Spatial arrangement of elements
- packagingProtective product enclosure
- legroomSpace below a seat
- proportionComparative relation of parts
engineering · modularity · configuration · architecture · seating capacity
- vehicle dynamicsacceleration, handling, steering, traction, braking
- measurementsheight, stature, meters, depth, pound
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