1980 Chevrolet Chevette 27 Mph Unbelted Full-Overlap Frontal Crash Test
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 Published On Mar 30, 2024

A Full-Overlap Frontal Crash Test at 27 Mph (44 Km/h) to obtain injury data from unrestrained occupants in a full-overlap frontal impact scenario. This crash test was performed at Calspan Corporation in Buffalo, New York on 09/05/1980.

FMVSS Results:
FMVSS 208 - Occupant Crash Protection: Fail - Passenger's Chest G's exceeded 60g limit.)
FMVSS 212 - Windshield Retention (Mounting): Not Required (Retention less than 50%)
FMVSS 219 - Windshield Zone Intrusion: Not Required.
FMVSS 301-79 Fuel System Integrity: Not Required.

Injury Readings:
Driver - Passenger
Head G's 56 - 57
HIC 242 - 453
Chest G's 40 - 66!! (Exceeds FMVSS 208 limit of 60g.)
Femur Loads (N - L/R) 4982/6672 - 6050/2402

Pre-Test (0:00)
Impact Event (1:32)
Post-Test (4:30)

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