| 2010 Mustang Coupe Gets Five Star Rating |
The NHTSA just released their findings on the 2010 Mustang and have given the coupe a five star rating in both front and side impact tests. Below you can read the full press release from Ford Motor Company and don't miss the crash test videos here.
The 2010 Ford Mustang coupe has earned the U.S. government’s top 5-star crash-test rating, adding to widespread acclaim for the new car’s unmistakable design and upgraded performance that builds on the formula that has made it America’s favorite muscle car for 45 years. Ford has more US government 5 star rated vehicles than any other brand and more "Top Safety Pick" ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety than any other auto manufacturer.
The new Mustang uses high strength steel in its body structure and uses ultra high strength steel in the door intrusion beams for additional side impact protection.
The Mustang’s considerable body stiffness contributes to the coupe and convertible’s driving performance and has a parallel benefit in accident protection. While the coupe’s body structure is approximately 31 percent stiffer than the previous platform, the convertible is more than twice as stiff, creating a structure that helps protect the cabin from deformation and intrusion during an impact. “We’ve made many upgrades to the new Mustang that contributes not only to the car’s safety, but also to its driving enjoyment thanks to a stiffer structure.” said Steve Kozak, Ford Chief Engineer for Safety Systems
The front crush zone structures are computer designed to absorb energy in a controlled manner and help dissipate it before reaching the passenger compartment. Ford engineers have run thousands of design iterations of the Mustang’s front rails to arrive at an octagonal shape that helps spread crash forces evenly to help protect occupants. “The Mustang offers top safety ratings that, like its design and performance, other sports cars cannot match.” said Sue Cischke, Ford Group Vice President of Ford Sustainability
State of the art technology adds to the convenience and safety of the 2010 Ford Mustang, from the availability of the latest version of Ford SYNC, with new features 911 Assist and automobile Health Report, to standard AdvanceTrac Electronic Stability Control, which complements the all speed traction control and standard anti-lock braking system.
Additional standard safety equipment includes Beltminder and the Personal Safety System, a system that includes dual stage driver and front passenger air bags, safety belt pretensioners and Beltminder.
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