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    There are several types of bodies, including bodies separated from the chassis, self-supporting bodies joined by welding, and one-piece monocoque bodies. The bodies are also classified according to the number of volumes (minivan, two volumes, three volumes) and their shape, such as sedan, family, coupe, all-terrain or convertible.

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    There are several types of bodies, including bodies separated from the chassis, self-supporting bodies joined by welding, and one-piece monocoque bodies. The bodies are also classified according to the number of volumes (minivan, two volumes, three volumes) and their shape, such as sedan, family, coupe, all-terrain or convertible.

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    There are several types of bodies, including bodies separated from the chassis, self-supporting bodies joined by welding, and one-piece monocoque bodies. The bodies are also classified according to the number of volumes (minivan, two volumes, three volumes) and their shape, such as sedan, family, coupe, all-terrain or convertible.

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    TYPES OF BODYWORK

    The body is the basic structure of the vehicle, in which the passengers and cargo are
    located. Furthermore, it is a very important element within the aesthetics of the vehicle,
    since depending on the type of bodywork we may be talking about one vehicle or another.
    Below we see the types of bodies that exist and their main characteristics .

    TYPES OF BODYWORK

     Chassis with separate bodywork : It is the chassis itself that supports the mechanical
    parts, and can run even without a bodywork. The body constitutes an independent
    assembly with its own floor, it is bolted to the chassis and can be separated for repair.
    This type of body is mounted on off-road vehicles, vans, trucks, coaches and special
    vehicles such as cranes.
     Platform with separate body : The platform is a chassis formed by the union of
    elements welded together, which supports the mechanical organs and the floor of the
    vehicle. The body is attached to the platform with screws. This type of body can be
    found in vehicles such as the Citroën Mehari or the 2CV .
     Monocoque body : These are those bodies that are made of a single piece. It has
    removable elements such as hoods, doors or bumpers. The first car to have a body of
    this type was the Lancia Lambda , in 1923.
     Self-supporting bodywork : The one mounted on most current vehicles. It is a set of
    parts that make up the body, which are joined by means of welding. This allows its
    repair to be very simple, simply by replacing the affected part. The external elements
    are the fins, hood, bumpers, etc.
    CLASSIFICATION OF BODYWORKS ACCORDING TO VOLUMES AND SHAPE

    According to volume we can classify the bodies into three types:

     Minivan : The engine, passenger and trunk compartments are completely integrated.
     Two volumes : With a space for the hood with the engine and another that combines
    passengers and cargo.
     Three volumes : the three aforementioned parts are differentiated: on the one hand the
    engine, on the other the passenger compartment and finally the cargo.

    Depending on the shape, numerous types of body designs are also


    distinguished:

     Sedan : Type of bodywork of a three-volume passenger car in which the rear window is
    fixed.
     Three doors, 5 doors : The rear window is attached to the trunk lid.
     Estate car : Also called station wagon, this is a vehicle with a raised roof up to the
    tailgate that serves to more easily access the cargo platform.
     Coupé : It generally has two or three volumes and two side doors.
     Off-road vehicle : Automobile designed to be driven on any type of terrain. They
    emerged as military support during World War II and over time were adapted for
    civilian use.
     Convertible : vehicles with the characteristic that their roof can be removed or
    collected on the vehicle.

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