July 29, 2010
2011 BMW 5 series earns 2010 Top Safety Pick award
Rollover test — GOOD
Crushing device
In the Institute's roof strength test, a metal plate is pushed against 1 side of a roof at a constant speed. To earn a good rating, the roof must withstand a force of 4 times the vehicle's weight before reaching 5 inches of crush.
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Vehicle Research Center roof crush machine: 2011 BMW 5 series pre-test 7/16/10 |
31 mph side impact test representing a strike from a pickup or SUV
2011 BMW 5 series — GOOD
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Pre-crash photo 7/7/10 |
Action shot taken during the side impact crash test 7/15/10 |
View of the vehicle after the crash with doors removed, showing the side airbags and damage to the occupant compartment 7/15/10 |
Smeared greasepaint shows where the driver dummy's head was protected from being hit by hard structures by the side curtain airbag. 7/15/10 |
Smeared greasepaint shows where the rear passenger dummy’s head was protected by the side airbag. 7/15/10 |
