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Old May 20, 2010 | 08:49 PM
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What is the C5 crash test ratings?
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Old May 20, 2010 | 10:32 PM
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Interesting question. I have seen (and repaired) several HARD hit cars,both front and side impact.The biggest issue as I see is the car is so low it tends to go under anything bigger than a moped.They do seem to do OK as they have a full frame/halo bar(unless convert) and heavy A-pillar/door Jamb/dash structure.That said,unfortunately,lots of them are wrecked at relatively high speeds I suspect,so by comparison sakes they tend to be more significantly damaged.I know that doesnt really answer your question but I hope it helps.
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Old May 20, 2010 | 11:33 PM
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So the owners survived and everything right?
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Old May 21, 2010 | 08:10 AM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yoa8McfOY0
doent look too bad
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Old May 22, 2010 | 03:46 PM
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Nice video and its not as bad as I thought it would be!
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I have seen alot of people survive C5 accidents. The car is VERY durable in HIGH impact situations. Sure, the car may be toatled afterwards but, the majority of the time, if you are buckled in, you'll walk away.

Many friends...have killed these cars...trees,...walls...litteral 20 feet in the air 120+mph impacts intall concreate(witnessed this with my own eyes).... and people get out, unhurt,... nearly every time.

All wearing seatbelts.
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yeah that fiberglass explodes!
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