The front end structure, with its high energy-absorption potential, is essentially made up of the firewall and two lines of longitudinal members, anchored at the A-pillars. Two vertical members link the longitudinal members, which further increase deformation resistance. The necessary rigidity and strength of the floor assembly is provided by a robust structure made up of a separate center tunnel plus separate longitudinal members along each side, attached to the side wall. These are supported by cross members anchored to the floor as well as by a connecting member to the B-pillar as support for the front structure. The extremely robust side wall assembly comprises, quite apart from the longitudinal members described above and the side roof frame, A-pillars in a dual-casing design, internally reinforced with high strength steel. In a side collision, the cross member beneath the cowl, the cross member between the longitudinal members underneath the pedal floor, the high-strength-steel cross member beneath the driver's seat and the magnesium-alloy cross member underneath the instrument panel, as well as the front roof frame, ensure the highest possible stability of the occupant cell. The positioning of the fuel tank in front of the rear axle and of the filler neck over the rear axle increases the available deformation distance, maximizing the level of energy absorption in the event of a rear-end collision. This is achieved, above all, through the boxshaped design of the rear longitudinal members.
http://www.eurocarnews.com/0/0/1376/0/video-the-third-generation-of-the-mercedes-benz-m-class-sets-a-new-benchmark-in-the-suv-segment.html
Frontier Pitts Anti Terrorist PAS 68/K12 Impact Terra Blocker
PAS 68 crash test of Frontier Pitts HVM (Hostile Vehicle Mitigation) Terra Blocker Mark I
Successfully impact tested to PAS 68:2007 stopping 7500kg at 50mph.
Learn more at http://www.frontierpitts.com/products/blockers/pas68-terra-blocker/
Have a question about our products? Contact us: http://www.frontierpitts.com/products/contact-sales/
AIMSS / FIA Institute Crash Test
An Australian Institute of Motor Sport Safety (AIMSS) and FIA Institute crash test of a V8 racing car. This is a clip from V8Extra first broadcast in Australia on Channel Seven on 11th June 2011.
Mercedes-Benz ML350 M-class review
Mercedes-Benz new M-class reviewed with the 3,5 liter V6 engine.
Via http://www.abhd.nl/video/mercedes-ml350-bluetec/
Ford F150 and Honda Civic frontal crash test by IIHS
When large, truck-based SUVs collide with passenger cars or minivans, the results can be devastating for the occupants of the latter.
But fatalities in such accidents are on the decrease in the United States thanks to measures employed by automakers. Traffic deaths are down 64 percent since the year 2000 due to changes in automobile design such as lower bumpers for SUVs and better-protect cabin cells for passenger cars.
In 2000, the death rate for car and minivan passengers in collisions with trucks or SUVs was 44 deaths per million. That came down to 16 deaths per million by 2009.
The study was conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a private-sector group based in Arlington, Virginia.
"By working together, the automakers got life-saving changes done quickly," said Joe Nolan, the institute's chief administrative officer.
Mercedes-Benz The S-Class History "Ahead Of Its Time"
Mercedes-Benz S-Class History Film "Ahead Of Its Time"
...............................................................................................................................................
TA : Mercedes-Benz W221 2011 S-Class S 350 BLUETEC W221 S300 S280 S350 S450 S550 S600 S320 S420 CDI S63 S65 AMG S400 250S 250SE, 280S, 280SE and 300SE. Ponton 280S/SE/SEL, 350/450SE/SEL 300SD 250S/SE/280S/SE & 300SE 220/220S/220SE/230S/250SE/280SE/280SE 3.5 220a/220S/220SE 280/300/380SE/SEL, 420/500/560SE/SEL/SEC, 300/350SD/SD 300SE/SEL, 400/500/600SEL, 500/600SEC, 300SD S280, S320, S420, S350, S430, S500, S600, S320 CDI, S55, S63 AMG S300(280), S350, S450, S550(500), S600, S320/S420 CDI, S63, S65 AMG W220 S-Guard HYBRID Roadster touring auto Car tourer PRE-SAFE brakes BlueEFFICIENCY 2013 2011 2012 V12 Biturbo V8 Roadster Daimler AG High-performance coupé sport driving test speed auto motorsport engineering AMG 6.0 litre V12 biturbo engine Supercar innovation history Advertisting Commercial Ad Luxury Passion Road Interior Road Star Karl Benz Gottlieb Daimler Das Beste Oder Nichts The best or nothing Germany Car Auto Video Movie AMG BIturbo V8 AMG BlackSeries BRABUS SLS AMG Sportscar Super Sports 2014
Sedan Lithium Ion Battery Hybrid technology 2011 2012 2013 2010 2009 1980 1985 1979 1978 1975 TA: Mercedes-Benz,2014,S-Class,S63 AMG 4MATIC,S550 4MATIC,w222,S550,S350,s-Class Coupe, Pullman edition,S-Class Coupe,S-Class Convertible
Mercedes Benz ML 320 vs BMW X5
Click this link subscribe to motorvision for more! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=motorvisionenglish
FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/motorvision
Google+ https://plus.google.com/+motorvision/
Twitter https://twitter.com/motorvisioncom
Channel http://www.youtube.com/motorvision
Test Mercedes ML 320 CDI vs. BMW X5 30d
