This, combined with the extra-strong locks and hinges, ensures that the doors and side walls are exceptionally strong and stiff. They are ideally suited to prevent outside objects from punching through in the event of a collision from the side.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Side impact protection
In the event of an accident involving a lateral collision, BMW automobiles all possess a highly effective side impact protection system. Diagonal aluminium crossmembers are embedded within each door and are supplemented by door catch hooks.
This, combined with the extra-strong locks and hinges, ensures that the doors and side walls are exceptionally strong and stiff. They are ideally suited to prevent outside objects from punching through in the event of a collision from the side.
This, combined with the extra-strong locks and hinges, ensures that the doors and side walls are exceptionally strong and stiff. They are ideally suited to prevent outside objects from punching through in the event of a collision from the side.
