monocoque
noun
mono·coque
ˈmä-nə-ˌkōk 
-ˌkäk
1
: a type of construction (as of a fuselage) in which the outer skin carries all or a major part of the stresses
2
: a type of vehicle construction (as of an automobile) in which the body is integral with the chassis compare space frame, unibody
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The structures are bonded onto to the monocoque during the rebuild phase of the restoration and help increase torsional rigidity by 175 percent.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2026
The Roadster features a full carbon fiber body atop a carbon monocoque chassis that weighs just 4,519 lb (2,050 kg).
—New Atlas, 28 Nov. 2025
Today, thanks to innovations such as the carbon fibre monocoque chassis, the HANS device, the halo cockpit protection, and advanced fireproof suits, fatalities have become exceedingly rare.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
The Owl’s engineering capabilities result from its lightweight carbon fiber construction, with a monocoque weighing under 265 pounds.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2026
The Roadster features a full carbon fiber body atop a carbon monocoque chassis that weighs just 4,519 lb (2,050 kg).
—New Atlas, 28 Nov. 2025
Today, thanks to innovations such as the carbon fibre monocoque chassis, the HANS device, the halo cockpit protection, and advanced fireproof suits, fatalities have become exceedingly rare.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
The Owl’s engineering capabilities result from its lightweight carbon fiber construction, with a monocoque weighing under 265 pounds.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
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“Monocoque.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monocoque. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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