Minicars Research Safety Vehicle to 1979 Dodge Challenger Crash Test Report-Frontal Aligned Impact at 86.52 MPH Closing Speed

摘要

The report presents the results of an 86.52 mph Frontal Aligned Impact crash test between the Minicars RSV M5-11 and a production 1979 Dodge Challenger. The objective of this test was to obtain data to evaluate the crashworthiness of the Minicars RSV by providing a comparison between the occupant protection capability of the Minicars RSV and a production car in a frontal collision mode. For this test, two calibrated 50th percentile dummies were placed in the driver and front passenger positions in each car. The Minicars RSV occupant restraint system consisted of air bags and knee restraints. The Dodge Challenger occupant restraints consisted of a production three-point belt system with emergency locking retractors (ELR-INERTIA).