IPWNU

I guess I'd just like someone to explain to me if a long or short wheelbase denotes a better handling car...or that it doesn't matter...and why

k_wakasugi

IIRC longer wheelbase is better for straight line stability, while a shorter wheelbase will give a more twitchy, but responsive turn in. think about long vs. short surfboards.

IPWNU

All right makes sense , then where is the hypothetical 'sweet spot' 95? 100? 110? Or where do you think it starts to get too long?

IPWNU

Alright, did some research...that was probably a dumb question...
The Aston Martin DBS has the closest dimensions to that of the Gen coupe; there aren't many cars with a wheelbase that long

silviaks2nr

iTrader: (1)

you have to factor in the width too, otherwise the wheelbase tells you little

k_wakasugi

^^^ very true. I forgot to include that.

IPWNU

Gen. Coupe
Wheelbase: 111 in.
Length: 182.3 in.
Width: 73.4 in.
Height: 54.3 in.

Aston Martin DBS-
Wheelbase: 107.9 in.
Length: 185.9 in.
Width: 75.0 in.
Height: 50.4 in.

Nissan Skyline GTR R33-
Wheelbase: 107.1 in.
Length: 184.1 in.
Width: 70.1 in.
Height: 53.5 in.

Nissan Skyline GTR R34-
Wheelbase: 104.9 in.
Length: 181.1 in.
Width: 70.3 in.
Height: 53.5 in.

Nissan 350z-
Wheelbase: 104.3 in.
Length: 169.4 in.
Width: 71.5 in.
Height: 51.9 in.

Nissan Skyline GTR R32-
Wheelbase: 103.0 in.
Length: 178.9 in.
Width: 69.1 in.
Height: 52.8 in.

Toyota Supra-
Wheelbase: 100.4 in.
Length: 177.7 in.
Width: 71.3 in.
Height: 50.2 in.

I put the skylines in there, but I'd think the AWD kind of throws off comparison

Ayuaddict

um...

whats a "gen. coupe"?

IPWNU

Hyundai Genesis Coupe