Mary 12, 2011
First roof strength tests of large pickups
Rollover/roof strength test:
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 Ford F-150 (crew cab models mfg. after February 2011) — GOOD
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Vehicle Research Center roof crush machine: 2011 Ford F-150 pre-test 4/7/11 |
Studio shot: 2011 Ford F-150 4/1/11 |
2011 Toyota Tundra (crew cab models) — GOOD
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Vehicle Research Center roof crush machine: 2011 Toyota Tundra pre-test 4/19/11 |
Studio shot: 2011 Toyota Tundra 3/23/11 |
2011 Nissan Titan (crew cab models) — ACCEPTABLE
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Vehicle Research Center roof crush machine: 2011 Nissan Titan pre-test 4/19/11 |
Studio shot: 2011 Nissan Titan 4/18/11 |
2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (crew cab models) — MARGINAL
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Vehicle Research Center roof crush machine: 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pre-test 4/14/11 |
Studio shot: 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 3/23/11 |
2011 Dodge Ram 1500 (crew cab models) — MARGINAL
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Vehicle Research Center roof crush machine: 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 pre-test 4/14/11 |
Studio shot: 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 3/23/11 |
