1974 Vw Energy-Absorbing Bumper System
730033
02/01/1973
- Event
- Content
- The energy-absorbing bumper system designed for the 1974 Volkswagen in described. Theoretical requirements in bumper design are explained, with emphasis on bumper height, energy tolerance needs, energy absorption, and systems for absorbing the energy involved. The six systems studied are assessed, and the final design chosen is explained.The paper also compares bumper requirements as specified in Europe and the United States.
- Pages
- 8
- Citation
- Seiffert, U., and Kirschner, P., "1974 Vw Energy-Absorbing Bumper System," SAE Technical Paper 730033, 1973, https://doi.org/10.4271/730033.