A 50 Mph (80 Km/h), 70% overlap rear crash test. The barrier weighs 1360 kg. (About 3000 lbs.)

Part of a series to test this current generation FMVSS 301 (50Mph / 70% Overlap) against vehicles that were FMVSS 301 compliant in the previous generation. (30 Mph / 100% Overlap)

Result: Fail - Fuel Leak. A total of 571.7 ounces (4.47 Gallons) of fluid drained from the vehicle during the Static Rollover.

Stoddard solvent leaked from the fuel filler neck on the left rear fender of the vehicle immediately after the test, coming to a stop after 5 minutes. The amount of solvent collected exceeded the allowable limits. Stoddard solvent leaked from the fuel filler neck area on the left rear fender of the vehicle during portions of the static rollover. Leaks were visible while moving from 0° to 90°, while holding at the 90° position, while moving from 90° to 180°, while holding at 180°, while moving from 180° to 270°, while holding at 270°, and while rolling from 270° to 360°. The amount of solvent collected at each interval exceeded the allowable limits.


This is a test on the fuel system to ensure there is no fuel leakage in a high-speed rear-end collision. There is no instrumentation in the dummies.