<p>A vehicle body according to the invention comprises a longitudinal member (1) and a bumper cross-member (7). Furthermore, the vehicle body has a cantilever (3), which extends transversely to the longitudinal member along a transverse vehicle axis and which is fastened to the longitudinal member in a torque-resistant manner. The cantilever is arranged in such a way that the cantilever protrudes into an intermediate space between a wheel mount and the bumper cross-member.</p>