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More ‘Real-Life’ Crash Configurations
Saab crash tests are designed to replicate what happens in real life on real roads, based on the findings of a database covering more than 6,000 real-life collisions involving Saab cars.
The structural design and counter-measure deployment of the new 9-3 is, therefore, designed for real life safety. It has been evaluated in 75 different crash configurations, which take occupants of all sizes into consideration and is a record number for Saab in a new model development program. Only about 15 of these configurations are legally required
Prototype tests are carried out in the laboratory and outdoors in a wide range of speeds and configurations including, frontal car-to-car, moose impact, frontal under-ride, side swipe, truck-to-car side impacts and roll-overs.
Advanced crash simulations, using finite element methods (FEM), help find the right solutions before any prototypes are built. Support by simulation is used throughout the development process for structural design, as well as for tuning the occupant protection systems, such as seat-belts and airbags.
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_______________________________________ Ian 1959 93b 1967 96V4 1968 99 1974 99L 1988 900S 1988 900 1994 900S 1996 900S 1999 9-5SE, 2.3lpt 1995 9000 CSE 2006 9-3SC, 2.0T
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