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Fiat 126 Chat => Fiat 126 Chat => Topic started by: Ruffle on July 13, 2005, 09:50:35 PM

Title: Fiat 126 crashtest
Post by: Ruffle on July 13, 2005, 09:50:35 PM

www.alefiat.prv.pl

This website is made by a guy who`s an owner of `77 126p. It`s dedicated to lovers of the classic 1973-80 version (actually in Poland we had 6 versions- 600, 650, 650S-Standard, 650K-Komfort, 650L-Lux and 650 I for invalid).  There are practically  all informations about the model, like colors and their numbers, equipment, very interesting reprints of picrures of brochures and of old papers (see at "Prospekty" & ""Fiat na starej fotografii") .

But there is one thing you can`t find at any other 126 related websites, as I think.
Crashtest made on Fiat 126 in 1976 year (there were also 6 others cars, look at the picture). Crashtest were made by German "Auto Motor und Sport" at the speed 40 km/h. You can download the video! Got to "Pobierz" and right click save target as.
We don`t have to guess what was the result. But I was surprised that heavier and bigger VW Beetle offers very similar safety as 126 :!:  Why were these 2 cars losers? Cause seatbelts failed ("dummys" hit with their heads in front window and chests smashed steering wheels).  See at the 4 picture.
Well, my cousin who`s got Beetle always laughed at safety in my car. She has to see the result of the test :D .
But remember guys, always have the 5 wheel in the trunk :) - it takes the energy while crashing (they even write it in this test).

Title: Fiat 126 crashtest
Post by: Chris Lakin on July 13, 2005, 10:07:50 PM

Thanks for that!!!

that is the first 126 crash test ive ever seen! makes you think doesnt it.

I'm thinking what a shame to crash that lovely little car  :lol:

and thaks for the advice about leaving the spare wheel in, will do now

regards

Chris

Title: Fiat 126 crashtest
Post by: green-fly on July 14, 2005, 12:02:21 AM

ouch !  headache and whiplash in 3 seconds..lovely!

good info, cheers!

Title: Fiat 126 crashtest
Post by: slater on July 14, 2005, 06:41:43 AM

Interesting link, Apart from the seatbelt issue it does pretty well for a small 70s car dont you think?

Title: Fiat 126 crashtest
Post by: ChrisRLewis on July 14, 2005, 06:55:09 PM

Good link!
Probably a lot safer than my 500 with it's petrol tank in the front bonnet :shock:

C
:D

Title: Fiat 126 crashtest
Post by: Chris Lakin on July 14, 2005, 06:59:13 PM

yes never thought of that!  :lol:  blimey

Chris