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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Following World War II, then-owner J. Paul Getty decided to pivot and start building trailers out of the use of the company’s trademark aluminum monocoques, according to Car and Driver.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 July 2025
McLaren’s hypercar will feature a carbon-fiber monocoque chassis supplied by Dallara (which is also used by the Cadillac V-Series.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 June 2025
That engine is based on the 964’s, and the car itself is built on an original 964 monocoque that has been strengthened.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 5 May 2025
The Dynamic’s monocoque (unibody) construction and independent front suspension were well ahead of their time.
—Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2025
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 July 2025
McLaren’s hypercar will feature a carbon-fiber monocoque chassis supplied by Dallara (which is also used by the Cadillac V-Series.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 June 2025
That engine is based on the 964’s, and the car itself is built on an original 964 monocoque that has been strengthened.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 5 May 2025
The Dynamic’s monocoque (unibody) construction and independent front suspension were well ahead of their time.
—Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Monocoque.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monocoque. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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