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- Wedge
- Shape of the car as seen in the side profile. May be positive, negative or neutral. If the front is lower than the rear, then it is wedge-positive. If the rear is lower it is wedge-negative. If the car appears level from front to rear, then it is wedge neutral.
- Wheel arch
- The visible opening in the side of a car allowing access to the wheel.
- Wheelbase
- The distance front to back measured from where the front and rear wheels meet the ground.
- Wheel well (or bucket)
- The enclosure or space for the wheel.
- Windshield Trim
- US DOT Term: Molding of any material between the windshield glazing and the exterior roof surface, including material that covers a part of either the windshield glazing or exterior roof surface.
- Wings
- See Fender.
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