August 12, 2010
New rollover test ratings: Two large luxury cars earn good ratings and Top Safety Pick award
Rollover test:
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.
2011 Cadillac CTS — GOOD: Top Safety Pick
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2011 Cadillac CTS 7/13/10 |
Vehicle Research Center roof crush machine: 2011 Cadillac CTS pre-test 7/14/10 |
2011 Infiniti M37/M56 — GOOD: Top Safety Pick
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2011 Infiniti M37 6/25/10 |
Vehicle Research Center roof crush machine: 2011 Infiniti M37 pre-test 7/16/10 |
2010 Audi A6 — ACCEPTABLE
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2010 Audi A6 6/23/10 |
Vehicle Research Center roof crush machine: 2010 Audi A6 pre-test 7/13/10 |
2010 Lexus GS — ACCEPTABLE
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2010 Lexus GS 6/23/10 |
Vehicle Research Center roof crush machine: 2010 Lexus GS pre-test 7/14/10 |
2010 Acura RL — MARGINAL
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2010 Acura RL 6/25/10 |
Vehicle Research Center roof crush machine: 2010 Acura RL pre-test 7/13/10 |
