Unibody

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-007346",
  "term": "Unibody",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A vehicle construction method where the body and chassis are integrated into a single, structural unit, rather than being separate components. This design contributes to lighter weight and increased rigidity compared to traditional body-on-frame construction. Most modern passenger cars and light-duty trucks employ unibody construction for improved handling and crash safety.",
  "subject": "Automotive",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Selbsttragende Karosserie",
    "es": "monocasco",
    "fr": "monocoque"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/unibody/"
}