plural chassis
ˈcha-sēz 
ˈsha-sēz
: the supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television)
Leaf springs are attached to the car's chassis.
also
: the frame and working parts (as of an automobile or electronic device) exclusive of the body or housing
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Three cars were fabricated from scratch while the fourth was made from an ex P3 chassis.
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Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2024
Flying saucer car:People find vehicle to be out of this world
The mostly aluminum rig sits on the chassis of a 1991 Geo Metro.
—The Indianapolis Star, 9 Apr. 2024
Instead of an independent double wishbone front suspension design—using two arms to connect each wheel to the chassis—the R2 uses a strut.
—Aarian Marshall, WIRED, 12 Mar. 2024
Apart from the new hybrid tech, the Forester does have new sheetmetal, incorporating a sharper, better looking exterior and is fitted with a stiffer chassis.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Magna co-developed the Ocean’s platform, including the chassis and underlying technologies, but ran into manufacturing challenges last year.
—Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2024
Despite the thin chassis, the keyboard is comfortable for typing.
—PCMAG, 27 Mar. 2024
The nylon chassis is durable and collision-resistant.
—Alesandra Dubin, Parents, 18 Mar. 2024
New this year is extreme Dark Horse trim which features additional chassis tuning and 500 horsepower.
—James Raia, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2024
Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2024
Flying saucer car:People find vehicle to be out of this world
The mostly aluminum rig sits on the chassis of a 1991 Geo Metro.
—The Indianapolis Star, 9 Apr. 2024
Instead of an independent double wishbone front suspension design—using two arms to connect each wheel to the chassis—the R2 uses a strut.
—Aarian Marshall, WIRED, 12 Mar. 2024
Apart from the new hybrid tech, the Forester does have new sheetmetal, incorporating a sharper, better looking exterior and is fitted with a stiffer chassis.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Magna co-developed the Ocean’s platform, including the chassis and underlying technologies, but ran into manufacturing challenges last year.
—Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2024
Despite the thin chassis, the keyboard is comfortable for typing.
—PCMAG, 27 Mar. 2024
The nylon chassis is durable and collision-resistant.
—Alesandra Dubin, Parents, 18 Mar. 2024
New this year is extreme Dark Horse trim which features additional chassis tuning and 500 horsepower.
—James Raia, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2024
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“Chassis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chassis. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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