Symmetric car-to-car impact.
Vehicle velocity at impact: 35mph.
Closing speed: 70mph
Test weight
Ford Mustang: 3040 lbs
Toyota Celica: 2020 lbs
Celica:
HIC Driver / HIC Passenger
880/920
Mustang:
HIC Driver / HIC Passenger
870/690
The driver side occupant in the Celica exceeded the FMVSS 208 Injury Criteria for chest and right femur.
The passenger side occupant in the Celica complied with the FMVSS 208 Injury Criteria.
Both occupants in the Mustang complied with the FMVSS 208 Injury Criteria.
No fuel leakage detected for the Celica.
Fuel tank was punctured for the Mustang. Since no other damage to the fuel tank was observed, it is likely that this vehicle would comply with the the requirements of FMVSS 301-75 in a barrier test of the same impact speed.
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