Glossary / General

body in white

12 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

'Body in white' is a term used when a car's body is put together but hasn't been painted or had parts like the engine added yet. It's an important step in making sure the car is strong and ready for the next stages.

Technical Definition

'Body in white' refers to the stage in automotive manufacturing where the car's body is assembled but not yet painted or fitted with mechanical components. This stage is crucial for ensuring the structural integrity of the vehicle before further assembly.

Hear It Discussed

"However, this is with a base spec, right? This is the body in white, if you will, that they were taking from it and then applying their own VIN to it,"
"Is it Real?" Bring a Trailer Podcast 24:03

"they got the body in white from the 991 cabriolet ... now with the 992 cabriolet ... it was 25 stiffer body in white"
McMurtry Spéirling: The $1.3M Hypercar That LAPS a Porsche GT3 RS Spike's Car Radio 13:16

"But based on what they chose, we sent them that body in white or gave it to them when they got there."
The Afterglow / Overcrest Rally Appalachia Overcrest 12:26