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  2. Vehicle size class - Wikipedia

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    Vehicle size classes are series of ratings assigned to different segments of automotive vehicles for the purposes of vehicle emissions control and fuel economy calculation. . Various methods are used to classify vehicles; in North America, passenger vehicles are classified by total interior capacity while trucks are classified by gross vehicle weight rating (GV

  3. Hummers, Cadillacs, and More of the Biggest Cars Ever Made - AOL

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    In the 1970s, this car came in two sizes: big and enormous. This is the biggest car Ford ever offered, and it was roughly 18.6 feet long in sedan form and nearly 19 feet as a station wagon.

  4. Average car weight - AOL

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    The average car weight in 2022 was 4,094 pounds, according to a report from the Environmental Protection Agency. However, what is considered a normal weight will depend on the type of vehicle you ...

  5. Ride height - Wikipedia

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    A road car usually has a ride height around 16–17 cm (6.3–6.7 in), while an SUV usually lies around 19–22 cm (7.5–8.7 in). Two well-known extremes are the Ferrari F40 with a 12.5 cm (4.9 in) ride height [1] and the Hummer H1 with a 40.64 cm (16.0 in) ride height.

  6. Car classification - Wikipedia

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    The largest category of small cars is called C-segment or small family car in Europe, and compact car in the United States. The size of a compact car is defined by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as having a combined interior and cargo volume of 100–109 cu ft (2.8–3.1 m 3). [5]

  7. Full-size car - Wikipedia

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    Full-size car—also known as large car—is a vehicle size class which originated in the United States and is used for cars larger than mid-size cars. It is the largest size class for cars. In the United Kingdom, this class is referred to as the executive car, [1] while in Europe, it is known as E-segment or F-segment. [2]

  8. Wheel sizing - Wikipedia

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    Wheels with Asanti 28 in (710 mm) rims on a police Hummer H2 car. The wheel size is the size designation of a wheel given by its diameter, width, and offset. The diameter of the wheel is the diameter of the cylindrical surface on which the tire bead rides. The width is the inside distance between the bead seat faces.

  9. Wheelbase - Wikipedia

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    Thus, in a car with a short wheelbase ("SWB"), the short lever arm from the CM to the rear wheel will result in a greater lateral force on the rear tire which means greater acceleration and less time for the driver to adjust and prevent a spin out or worse. Wheelbases provide the basis for one of the most common vehicle size class systems.