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The distance between the center of the front axle and the center of the rear axle of a vehicle. The wheelbase significantly affects driving behavior and the available interior space.
Limousinen haben oft einen langen Radstand, was für einen hohen Fahrkomfort sorgt.
Sedans often have a long wheelbase, which provides a high level of driving comfort.
The word is composed of 'Rad' (wheel; plural 'Räder') and 'Stand' (position/stance). It literally describes the 'position' or distance of the wheels from one another. The 's' in between is a linking sound that connects the two words.
Der Radstand beeinflusst die Stabilität des Fahrzeugs bei hohen Geschwindigkeiten.
The wheelbase affects the vehicle's stability at high speeds.
'Radstand' (wheelbase) is very often combined with the adjectives 'lang' (long) or 'kurz' (short). The typical verb in this context is 'haben' (to have).
Ein Kleinwagen hat meistens einen kurzen Radstand.
A small car usually has a short wheelbase.
This word is a technical term. It is mainly used when talking about vehicles such as cars, motorcycles, or bicycles.
Im technischen Datenblatt des Autos finden Sie die genaue Angabe zum Radstand.
In the car's technical data sheet, you will find the exact information on the wheelbase.