MDB-to-Car Side Impact Test of a 19 Degree Crabbed Moving Deformable Barrier to a 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit at 34.3 MPH [1993-11]
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1983-11-01
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By Stultz, J.
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Abstract:This test report documents one of a series of twelve crash tests to evaluate the NHTSA's Modified Volkswagen Rabbits. Testing was conducted on a 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit 2-door hatchback with structural modification designated as Optimized at the TRCO Crash Test Facility, East Liberty, Ohio. The test vehicle was impacted on the left side by a moving deformable barrier, crabbed to 19 , at 34.4 mph. Occupant responses of two side impact dummies were measured. One dummy was located in the driver's designated seating position and one was located in the left rear seating position. The test date was October 19, 1983 and the ambient temperature was 36°F.
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