C5 Crash Test
09-08-2005, 06:44 AM
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C5 Crash Test
A little while back someone was asking about the safety of the C5. While at the NCM last week I shot this video of the C5 Crash test display. The quality is so-so but you can sure get a look at the survivability of this car. This test is a 35 mph head on collision. The passenger compartment remains relatively unscathed.
C5 Crash Test - Right Click and Save As (12.5 meg)
Paul
Here's a photo of the crashed car that is on display in the museum.
C5 Crash Test - Right Click and Save As (12.5 meg)
Paul
Here's a photo of the crashed car that is on display in the museum.
Last edited by talon90; 09-08-2005 at 06:58 AM.
09-08-2005, 06:55 AM
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Thanks! 
Makes me feel safer when I get behind the wheel!
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Makes me feel safer when I get behind the wheel!
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09-08-2005, 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by C5naples
I saw that, makes you feel a little safer. Did you go on the plant tour as well?
09-08-2005, 07:29 AM
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That's pretty remarkable, it looks like the cabin stays together in damn good shape. thanks
09-08-2005, 08:32 AM
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There have been many stories about C5s being involved in a crash and the occupants coming out with little or no injuries. I know on my insurance the car gets a good rating.
09-08-2005, 09:17 AM
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My insurance is low because of that crash test and I'm getting old! 
09-08-2005, 10:10 AM
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Thanks for sharing those pics, Paul. When I was at the museum last October (Geez....that's almost a year ago!?!?) When I saw that display I was pretty impressed with the structural rigidity of the C5 and it sure made me feel like I was in a pretty safe car.
09-08-2005, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by blacksedan87
Thanks for sharing those pics, Paul. When I was at the museum last October (Geez....that's almost a year ago!?!?) When I saw that display I was pretty impressed with the structural rigidity of the C5 and it sure made me feel like I was in a pretty safe car.
Randy,October...you've got to get there more often than that.
The video is pretty amazing when you focus in on the cockpit and see how it holds up. These cars have always been fun, now I sure feel better about the safety as well.Paul
09-08-2005, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Z06-JIM
Very impressive, thanks for sharing!
I really do marvel at the results. While the car looks pretty banged up, the crumple zones appear to work well. The car being crashed is a '97 and I have to believe that they've probably improved on those results a bit as well over time.Paul
09-08-2005, 07:25 PM
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Impressive!!!!
09-08-2005, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by SFengineer
Anyone know what has caused so many fires in the recent vette crashes? That scares me almost as much as the crash itself.
Paul
