Glossary / Engine

space frame

5 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A space frame is a skeleton made of tubes that holds the car together. It’s strong but light, so it helps cars be faster.

Technical Definition

A space frame is a lightweight structural system made of interconnected tubes, providing rigidity while keeping weight low.

Hear It Discussed

"The body shape will be just the space frame, [354.8s] and it's a very safe space frame, [357.5s] it'll be the same for everybody,"
Live: WRC champion & F1, Prodrive and Motorsport UK boss Dave Richards #315 The Intercooler 05:52

"Lots of visuals so that you could see how it works. It's a mighty space frame with a carbon cell in the middle to protect the driver."
BMW's Alpina plans, a five-star roadster, Prior's Morgan My week in cars: the Autocar podcast 06:51

"“...the front of the chassis is a 205. And I believe the front of the chassis is a 205. The rest of it... behind the cabin and back is all space frame.”"
Best used homologation specials, £70k fast dailies and a Chinese EV's in-car toilet The Gassing Station 14:01