Design features in the Calspan/ Chrysler Research Safety Vehicle (October 1, 1976).
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Calspan/Chrysler RSV Features
Counterclock-wise: 1) Passive inflatable front seat belt restraint system 2) 'See through' head restraints 3) Energy absorbing door trim panels 4) Transverse fwd engine for added crush space 5) Soft front end with 20 mph pedestrian protection and 8 mph no damage barrier impact protection 6) Low profile aerodynamic shape with lower air dam for fuel efficiency 7) Run flat tire stabilizer 8) Disk/drum diagonal split braking system 9) Break away steering column during impact 10) 50 mph front barrier impact protection 11) 45 mph car to car side impact protection 12) Impact protecting fuel tank and filler location 13) 50 mph car to car rear impact protection 14) Soft rear end with 2 1/2 mph no damage barrier impact protection 15) High level stop & turn running lights 16) Lap & shoulder force limiting uni-belt system
OA LENGTH 172.76 INCHES
OA WIDTH 67.01
OA HEIGHT 53.11
WHEELBASE 105.67
TRACK 5 5.71FRT, 54.72RR
WEIGHT 2651 LBS
END DISP 1716 CC
Design features in the Calspan/Chrysler Research Safety Vehicle (October 1, 1976)
From: Calspan Corp., Buffalo, N.Y. and Chrysler Corp., Detroit, MI
Gift- Al Bochroch 3/77
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