RE: [alfa] alfa 147 Crash Test Pic

["Brian Shorey" <bshorey@xxxxxxxxx>]

> Suffice it to say, the dummy is dead.  See the more detailed 
> link below...
> 
> http://www.euroncap.com/content/safety_ratings/details.php?id1
> =2&id2=108
> 
> The 147 did very poorly in the frontal impact, exposing its 
> occupants to serious risks and losing all but three marks 
> available in testing. The car's safety cell became 
> compromised because the screen pillar and door failed along 
> spot weld seams and crimped seams and the beam running behind 
> the fascia was driven rearwards relative to the screen 
> pillars. The safety restraints did not protect the driver 
> adequately and his head struck the fascia. By contrast, it 
> protected well in the side impact, gaining a maximum score 
> for the test. Its head-protecting airbag proved itself highly 
> effective

Ouch!  I guess that sums it up..

bs
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