A 90° Side Impact in an attempt to replicate an accident where a specific set of injuries occurred, in conjunction with a computer program (SMAC) to determine the specific speed and impact condition.
Equipped with a new-for-the-time SID (Side-Impact Dummy).
The Beetle was traveling at 40.7 Km/h and the Malibu at 21.0 Km/h. This test was performed at MCR Technology on 11/20/1980. (MCR Test# 1950 - NHTSA Test# 266)
Detailed injury levels are listed at the beginning of the Post-Test information.
Dummy Readings:
Volkswagen Driver
HIC 158
Head G's 82
Pelvic G's 80
Malibu Driver - Passenger
HIC 9 - 26
Head G's 10 - 25
Chest G's 5 - 12
Pre-Test/Test Info (0:00)
Impact Event (2:01)
Post-Test/Injury Readings (7:04)
