Test no. 10 of 11 tests was conducted to investigate and improve crashworthiness of compact vehicle side structures. This test was run at 35 mph at a striking angle of 60 degrees. A 1978 Chevrolet Impala was the bullet vehicle and a modified 1976 Plymouth Volare the target vehicle. Volare modifications included a heavier door beam, stronger beam-to door connections, and tying the door structure into the sill. The modified vehicle showed significant improvement in intrusion and door velocity as compared to baseline tests.
Impact Test of Compact Vehicle with Modified Side Structure 35 mph, 60 degree Impact, Impala-to-Volare, Test No. 10
1977
80 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Road Transportation , Transportation Safety , Automobiles , Impact tests , Collision research , Crash tests , Safety engineering , Doors , Structural design , Beams(Support) , Structural members , Penetration , Side impact tests , Crashworthiness , Compact automobiles , Ford Torino automobiles , Plymouth Volare automobiles , Motor vehicles(1978 models) , Motor vehicles(1976 models) , Vehicle modification , Chevrolet Impala automobiles