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Long wheel base vs. short wheel base

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Old 04-03-2006, 05:07 PM
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Long wheel base vs. short wheel base

Can someone explain what the difference is between the long wheel base and the short/regular wheel base? How do you tell the difference?
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2004 CL500
Look at the rear door it looks shorter. The car is 120 cm shorter from the middle pillar to the rear bumper. electric rear seats, parktronic, and electric rear blind are all optional extras with the short wheelbase model.
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Originally Posted by rolling20s
Can someone explain what the difference is between the long wheel base and the short/regular wheel base? How do you tell the difference?
Normally the longer wheelbase make more stability during braking than the short wheelbase. B'cos due to the weight distribution between the front & rear of vehicle when heavy brake are applied is much more reduced with longer wheelbase.

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