unibody

noun

uni·body ˈyü-nə-ˌbä-dē

plural unibodies

: a single structural unit of an automobile consisting of a combined chassis and body

Weight was shaved by 800 pounds from the outgoing model with an aluminum unibody instead of body-on-frame construction …—

Robert Duffer

—often used before another noun

Unibody construction was brought on by demands on automakers to produce lighter, more fuel-efficient models.—

Carl Larsen

compare monocoque, space frame

Examples of unibody in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The unibody, non-conforming Honda Ridgeline also has a strong following. —

James Raia, The Mercury News, 16 June 2024 But the aluminum, unibody chassis has the same premium feel as other Lenovo Yoga laptops. —

Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 23 June 2023 The Pixel 7 and 7 Pro have an almost unibody construction, where the camera bar, sides, and frame are all one big aluminum chunk. —

Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 10 May 2023 Underpinning that unibody shell is a modern suspension and contemporary drivetrain. —

Robert Ross, Robb Report, 4 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unibody

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