The Willys MB, also known as a Jeep, was produced from 1941 to 1945. The MB model designation stands for Military Body. The Jeep was created in response to a request from the United States Army for a light reconnaissance vehicle.
The Jeep was originally designed with a wheelbase of only 75 inches (1,905 mm). This was shorter than the 80 inch (2,032 mm) wheelbase of the earlier Ford Pygmy and Chevrolet G184 trucks. The length of the Jeep was later increased to 101 inches (2,565 mm) when it went into production.
The width of the Jeep is 60 inches (1,524 mm), and its height is 70 inches (1,778 mm). Its ground clearance is 7.5 inches (191 mm).