Design features in the Calspan/ Chrysler Research Safety Vehicle (October 1, 1976).

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Design features in the Calspan/ Chrysler Research Safety Vehicle (October 1, 1976).

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Item No: arcd02547
Title: Design features in the Calspan/ Chrysler Research Safety Vehicle (October 1, 1976).
Media Type: Photographic Prints
Source: Automobile Reference Collection
Notes:

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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