Re: [OM] Move to Alaska and...

[Ken Norton]

> Am I correct that that probably means that the plastic did not absorb much
> energy and would not have done any better in a higher speed encounter while
> still cold.   Is the X5 designed to meet any passenger safety requirements
> of US laws  without a contribution to energy absorption from the plastic.

BMW manufacturers the X5 front end with everything outside of the
frame structure as a prefabricated plastic assembly. It has no
structural strength and contains no metal other than fasteners. All
the safety structure is contained in the main body assembly. This
design saves hundreds of pounds in the vehicle.

AG
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