'91 Firebird crash test results and gas mileage...maybe repost.
09-29-2005, 04:01 PM
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'91 Firebird crash test results and gas mileage...maybe repost.
I was searching for peoples personal websites on their cars and this came up. The first link is to crash tests and it got 4 out of 5 stars, not bad. I thought it would get 3 at the most, but I guess being made out of steel and like 10ft of car with a V8 motor before the cabin helps a bit. The 2nd is official mpg tested. Not bad. I guess my car is running factory fresh in that dept.
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/NCAP/index2...Model=Firebird
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/noframes/7684.shtml
Sorry if this is a repost. Thought I would share.
-kevin
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/NCAP/index2...Model=Firebird
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/noframes/7684.shtml
Sorry if this is a repost. Thought I would share.
-kevin
09-29-2005, 06:50 PM
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Regardless of the # of stars these cars get, it's not a car I want to wrap around a tree or smack a Mack with. Mine's a vert too, and I've had not too pleasant thoughts of that very 'close to my head' top release handle scalping my noggin in a head-on.
On a happier note, the gas mileage ain't too bad (305 w/manual).
On a sadder note, $3.00+ a gal of petro is a bummer.
On a happier note, the gas mileage ain't too bad (305 w/manual).
On a sadder note, $3.00+ a gal of petro is a bummer.
09-29-2005, 11:35 PM
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My bro wrapped his '91 firebird around a lightpole one drizzly morning. It looked ok.
10-01-2005, 06:54 PM
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Car: 1997 S10
Engine: 4-Cyl 2.2 Liter
Transmission: Automatic
ok so they test these cars and they take a video dont they? i wounder how we would be able to get our hands on one i would love to see a copy
10-02-2005, 02:14 AM
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I don't recomend the child transportation configuration below but I do imagine that I am heavier than anything else I hit.
15 MPG in town, 25 on the road.
15 MPG in town, 25 on the road.
10-05-2005, 01:16 PM
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Car: 91 RS
Engine: 305 Tbi (L03)
Transmission: 700r4
Wow my highway fuel economy actually beats the estimate. That doesnt happen often. Most people think im lying when i tell them my v8 camaro can get as high as 32 mpg. Of course they dont realize its the emissions special 305 with a set of 2.73's out back.
One thing to note about the crash test ratings. In a front end crash you feet and legs are most at risk. Those ratings were for head and chest. In a side impact your head is most at risk. Those stats dont acount for either of the likely injuries.
Good link thou. Lots of good info.
One thing to note about the crash test ratings. In a front end crash you feet and legs are most at risk. Those ratings were for head and chest. In a side impact your head is most at risk. Those stats dont acount for either of the likely injuries.
Good link thou. Lots of good info.
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