September 9, 2009
2009 Chevrolet Malibu and 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air 40 mph frontal offset car-to-car crash test
2009 Chevrolet Malibu — GOOD
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Pre-crash studio shot 4/13/09 |
Action shot taken during the frontal offset car-to-car test 9/9/09 |
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 well. 9/10/09 |
Dummy movement was well controlled. During rebound, the dummy's head hit only the head restraint, as indicated by smeared red greasepaint. 9/10/09 |
Despite minimal intrusion into the driver footwell, a high acceleration was recorded on the left foot. 9/10/09 |
1959 Chevrolet Bel Air — POOR
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Pre-crash studio shot 6/12/09 |
Action shot taken during the frontal offset car-to-car test 9/9/09 |
Major collapse of the occupant compartment left little survival space for the driver. 9/10/09 |
The steering wheel and column were jammed rearward and upward toward the dummy. Smeared greasepaint indicates where the dummy's head hit the steering wheel rim, instrument panel, and roof. The open driver door is visible behind the dummy. 9/10/09 |
Massive intrusion wedged the dummy into a tight space during the crash (door removed for ease of visibility). 9/10/09 |
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