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, ...