Automotive News, Media & Press - 2012 Camaro gets 5 star crash rating in every category



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Wimimc
11-30-2011, 04:32 PM
http://www.lsxtv.com/news/2012-chevy-camaro-first-car-to-ace-new-nhtsa-safety-tests/

http://2475-lsxtv.voxcdn.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/9/files/2011/11/camaro-crash.jpg

justin455
11-30-2011, 07:34 PM
That's some good, albeit boring, news.
ULTIMATEORANGESS
11-30-2011, 07:59 PM
new mustangs seem safe in a crash too.



http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/safety.aspx?year=2012&make=Ford&model=Mustang&trimid=-1

Tainted
11-30-2011, 08:19 PM
Id rather it be a little less safe with about 300lbs less of bullshit
SparkyJJO
11-30-2011, 09:38 PM
Even the headlights still work!
Wimimc
11-30-2011, 09:55 PM
That's some good, albeit boring, news.

I agree very boring to us, but to many people safety is a deciding factor or influential in purchasing a car. Its good to know they're trying to cover all bases .
LS1LT1
11-30-2011, 11:18 PM
That's great news but it doesn't surprise me as the 5th gen Camaro is a great car. I've driven a couple of them (both V6 and SS) and they're very solid, well built and even comfortable cars. :nod:
deft
12-01-2011, 11:16 AM
I always like an excuse to post this. Some lady ran a red light, and I didn't even hear brakes, so this was likely around 40-45 mph on impact (Texting probably) I saw impending doom so I stepped on it, thankfully it didn't hit my door. Spun me about 270 degrees.

3 people in the car, no injuries other than my gf getting a black/blue mark on her thigh from the side airbag cap hitting her with such great force.

http://deft.holeinthewallhosting.net/camaro/sad.jpg
WhiteKnight '01
12-01-2011, 11:23 AM
Now we know why the car weighs almost 4,000 lbs!

The 4th generation got a 5 star frontal crash test rating, I think it was 3 stars for the side?
SparkyJJO
12-01-2011, 11:46 AM
4th gen probably got such a good front rating because there was such a long nose that would need punched in before you even got to the cabin :P
1QWIKZ
12-01-2011, 11:49 AM
why wouldnt it get 5 stars...its like driving a tank on the street.
WhiteKnight '01
12-01-2011, 12:35 PM
4th gen probably got such a good front rating because there was such a long nose that would need punched in before you even got to the cabin :P

You're right. In fact I think the nose on the 4th gen may be longer than the nose on the 5th gen.

I know that overall the 4th gen Camaro is about 2-3 inches longer than the 5th gen Camaro.