how fast was the s going? notice how the dummy's head rebounds back on the head rest, that must hurts

 

I suspect that's the standard 60Kph test.

 

Compare it with the Mazda MX-5, also known as the Miata. It bends in the middle!

 

I believe most crash test are done at 35 or 40 mph

 

Deceleration calculation:
60km/hour = 16.66m/s
approx elasped time of 'crumpling' = 0.10s
a = 166.6 m/ss = 17g's

Race car drivers with their fancy safety equipment can survive g's in the 60's. So 17g's doesn't sound too bad.

 

The Mercedes SLK looked nasty, and so did the Miata.
Thank you Honda for building such a great car!

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by koshiro
[B]Deceleration calculation:
60km/hour = 16.66m/s
approx elasped time

 

holy cow, look at the rear quarterpanel bend on the SLK!!!

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Elistan
[B]Check out the crash tests of pickup trucks - where the whold cab deforms and tries to smush the driver.