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Mac Users

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3. Drag and drop image to the Desktop.

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PC Users

1. Right click on the 'Download Image' or 'Download PDF' link.

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NEWS RELEASE: WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2008

FIRST INSTITUTE CRASH TESTS OF SMART CAR: DIMINUTIVE TWO-SEATER
EARNS TOP RATINGS FOR PROTECTING PEOPLE IN FRONT & SIDE CRASHES

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CLICK ON LINKS BELOW TO DOWNLOAD HIGH-RESOLUTION IMAGES;
NOTE: PRE-CRASH HIGH-RES SHOTS ARE NOT SILHOUETTED OUT AS SHOWN IN THE THUMBNAILS

FRONTAL OFFSET CRASH TEST: 2008 SMART FORTWO — GOOD

DOWNLOAD PHOTO Pre-crash studio shot	DOWNLOAD PHOTO Action shot taken during the frontal offset crash test	DOWNLOAD PHOTO The dummy's position in relation to the steering wheel and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained very well.	DOWNLOAD PHOTO Forces on the dummy's head were high when it hit the steering wheel through the airbag.	DOWNLOAD PHOTO Forces on the right lower leg were high enough to indicate the possibility of injuries.

SIDE IMPACT CRASH TEST: 2008 SMART FORTWO — GOOD

DOWNLOAD PHOTO Pre-crash studio shot	DOWNLOAD PHOTO Action shot taken during the side impact crash test	DOWNLOAD PHOTO View of the vehicle after the crash showing the unlatched driver door after the barrier was moved away	DOWNLOAD PHOTO View of the vehicle after the crash with door removed, showing the side airbag and damage to the occupant compartment	DOWNLOAD PHOTO Smeared greasepaint shows where the driver dummy's head was protected from being hit by hard structures by the side airbag.