The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) conducted before the first crash tests of several convertibles. After thorough testing of impact, the foundation awarded the Volvo C70 as one of the Top of the security “options. “
“For more than 80 years, Volvo has developed cars with safety in mind,” says Anne White / Caucasion, President and CEO of Volvo Cars of North America.
“We are extremely pleased to have done well in the test program of Institutions.” From the first moment of our modern convertible program, our goal was to bring advanced technology and engineering skills into this flagship vehicle.
The Volvo C70 arrived in the United States last year. Since its inception, the car has etched a reputation for safety and comfort. In addition to the traditional auto parts, such as the spoiler of Volvo, the pool of Volvo engineers equipped the car with a range of security features.
These features include the inflatable curtain system Whiplash Protection (WHIPS), pretensioned seat belts, Roll Over Protection System (ROPS), and the use of different grades of steel.
The inflatable curtain is designed for side impact protection. “Since there are no roof members to which the curtain can be connected is mounted on the door,” noted Skogsmo. “When activated it is directed upwards. ”
The curtain is given extra tough construction with double rows of slats that is offset slightly from each other. This is to allow the ability to maintain an upright position to provide excellent head protection, even when the car window is left open. Also, the curtain deflates slowly to provide protection in rollover car over. This feature is a unique solution in the automotive world.
The WHIPS is also in the car to avoid injuries of the neck. WHIPS could offer maximum protection, particularly if a strong rear-end collision the backrests and head restraints for front seats follow the movements of the body of the occupant of Seat.
All four seats, the C70 is typical pretensioned pyrotechnically belts with a spool-out function. This feature will help keep the user while monitoring the progress speed of vehicle occupants.
The bars pop ROPS also moved upwards to protect passengers in case of rear end collision. The purpose of this request is to reduce the risk of passengers hit by flying objects from the car behind.
The car will also share several qualities S40 steel to help control the impact energy in a collision. According to Swedish car, the C70 has a unique front energy absorbing structure that uses three additional grades of steel in addition to regular steel chassis.
Additional degrees include high-strength steel, extra high strength steel and Ultra High Strength Steel. When combined in various components, the car has excellent low-and high-speed deformation. This is demonstrated by testing a frontal collision of the Institute.
First of Volvo C70 Convertible arrived in 1998 with an impressive array of safety systems. It was the first use of Ultra-high-strength steel (UHSS) to strengthen selected structural elements. UHSS would later migrate to the XC90 SUV and into subsequent vehicles.
“We found the material to be extremely hard, fatigue resistant and added protection does not significantly increase the weight of the vehicle,” said Ingrid Skogsmo, the Director of Security, Volvo Car Corporation.
In addition, the C70 is designed to provide effective protection in rear-end collision. The rear longitudinal car parts deform in a controlled manner. These difficulties are related to the body sills to dispense with the collision forces forward into the body of the car.
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