"Monocoque" is a French word that usually describes the construction of an airliner's fuselage (also a French word), whose outer skin adds strength to the inner frame. Remove some of the aluminum ...
The images illustrate that the track-only Bolide is so much more than just a re-bodied Chiron. Its unique carbon-fiber monocoque is as much of a technical marvel as its powertrain. The structure, ...
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What Is A Monocoque?

The word monocoque is a French word and means a single cell. Monocoque is derived from the Greek words: “mono” for single and “coque” for cell. In Formula 1, monocoque refers to the “survival cell” ...
Bayerische Motoren Werke has patented a passenger car design featuring a self-supporting monocoque body with a roof opening. The design includes a frame that supports a roof element and windshield, ...