Toyota in the news again

[an]

The people in the BMW are still in critical condition. So young people in BMW in critical condition and 67 Toyota driver died. Could that be chalked up to older people not able to withstand the same crash as young people? Try running that 3 series into a Sequoia head on and tell me which one you think is safer?

[NotCranky]

[quote=Diego Mamani][quote]It’s unknown if the Lexus crossed the line, the BMW crossed the line, or both…[/quote]

I’m no expert, but it looks like the Lexus invaded the BMW’s lane. You can see the BMW’s tire marks as its driver hit the brakes when he saw the Lexus coming towards him.[/quote]
I wonder, could it be that the BMW was in the wrong lane since the lane use is reversed in Europe?

[NotCranky]

[quote=Diego Mamani][quote]It’s unknown if the Lexus crossed the line, the BMW crossed the line, or both…[/quote]

I’m no expert, but it looks like the Lexus invaded the BMW’s lane. You can see the BMW’s tire marks as its driver hit the brakes when he saw the Lexus coming towards him.[/quote]
I wonder, could it be that the BMW was in the wrong lane since the lane use is reversed in Europe?

[NotCranky]

[quote=Diego Mamani][quote]It’s unknown if the Lexus crossed the line, the BMW crossed the line, or both…[/quote]

I’m no expert, but it looks like the Lexus invaded the BMW’s lane. You can see the BMW’s tire marks as its driver hit the brakes when he saw the Lexus coming towards him.[/quote]
I wonder, could it be that the BMW was in the wrong lane since the lane use is reversed in Europe?

[NotCranky]

[quote=Diego Mamani][quote]It’s unknown if the Lexus crossed the line, the BMW crossed the line, or both…[/quote]

I’m no expert, but it looks like the Lexus invaded the BMW’s lane. You can see the BMW’s tire marks as its driver hit the brakes when he saw the Lexus coming towards him.[/quote]
I wonder, could it be that the BMW was in the wrong lane since the lane use is reversed in Europe?

[NotCranky]

[quote=Diego Mamani][quote]It’s unknown if the Lexus crossed the line, the BMW crossed the line, or both…[/quote]

I’m no expert, but it looks like the Lexus invaded the BMW’s lane. You can see the BMW’s tire marks as its driver hit the brakes when he saw the Lexus coming towards him.[/quote]
I wonder, could it be that the BMW was in the wrong lane since the lane use is reversed in Europe?

[jpinpb]

Granted, it was a prototype. I am no expert, but aren’t most sports cars lower? From what I’m understanding, all cars need to have a certain height requirement in the front thanks to a European pedestrian crash safety law – apparently too many people were dying b/c they were getting hit by cars and being thrown over the car (w/ a sharp, low front end that helps aerodynamics) – now, if you look at any sports car (MB CL, SL, or Maserati GranTurismo), the front of the car is very blunt and not pointed so that a person actually “bends” over the hood and doesn’t get thrown over.

I don’t think they drive on the opposite lanes in Germany.

[jpinpb]

Granted, it was a prototype. I am no expert, but aren’t most sports cars lower? From what I’m understanding, all cars need to have a certain height requirement in the front thanks to a European pedestrian crash safety law – apparently too many people were dying b/c they were getting hit by cars and being thrown over the car (w/ a sharp, low front end that helps aerodynamics) – now, if you look at any sports car (MB CL, SL, or Maserati GranTurismo), the front of the car is very blunt and not pointed so that a person actually “bends” over the hood and doesn’t get thrown over.

I don’t think they drive on the opposite lanes in Germany.

[jpinpb]

Granted, it was a prototype. I am no expert, but aren’t most sports cars lower? From what I’m understanding, all cars need to have a certain height requirement in the front thanks to a European pedestrian crash safety law – apparently too many people were dying b/c they were getting hit by cars and being thrown over the car (w/ a sharp, low front end that helps aerodynamics) – now, if you look at any sports car (MB CL, SL, or Maserati GranTurismo), the front of the car is very blunt and not pointed so that a person actually “bends” over the hood and doesn’t get thrown over.

I don’t think they drive on the opposite lanes in Germany.

[jpinpb]

Granted, it was a prototype. I am no expert, but aren’t most sports cars lower? From what I’m understanding, all cars need to have a certain height requirement in the front thanks to a European pedestrian crash safety law – apparently too many people were dying b/c they were getting hit by cars and being thrown over the car (w/ a sharp, low front end that helps aerodynamics) – now, if you look at any sports car (MB CL, SL, or Maserati GranTurismo), the front of the car is very blunt and not pointed so that a person actually “bends” over the hood and doesn’t get thrown over.

I don’t think they drive on the opposite lanes in Germany.

[jpinpb]

Granted, it was a prototype. I am no expert, but aren’t most sports cars lower? From what I’m understanding, all cars need to have a certain height requirement in the front thanks to a European pedestrian crash safety law – apparently too many people were dying b/c they were getting hit by cars and being thrown over the car (w/ a sharp, low front end that helps aerodynamics) – now, if you look at any sports car (MB CL, SL, or Maserati GranTurismo), the front of the car is very blunt and not pointed so that a person actually “bends” over the hood and doesn’t get thrown over.

I don’t think they drive on the opposite lanes in Germany.

[Coronita]

[quote=jpinpb]Granted, it was a prototype. I am no expert, but aren’t most sports cars lower? From what I’m understanding, all cars need to have a certain height requirement in the front thanks to a European pedestrian crash safety law – apparently too many people were dying b/c they were getting hit by cars and being thrown over the car (w/ a sharp, low front end that helps aerodynamics) – now, if you look at any sports car (MB CL, SL, or Maserati GranTurismo), the front of the car is very blunt and not pointed so that a person actually “bends” over the hood and doesn’t get thrown over.

I don’t think they drive on the opposite lanes in Germany.[/quote]

Well most of these exotics are lower to the ground. The LF-A frontal shape isn’t quote the same dropoff as the bimmer.

I question whether most exotics can handle massive accidents to begin with, considering most of the them probably are designed for speed and weight savings.

Same could probably be said for other exotics. for example, ie the San Diegans who died when their Carrera GT slammed into a wall.

http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-track-owners-sued-over-carrera-gt-crash.html

And considering this was on Nürburgring, i doubt either cars were travelling at 40…More closer to 100. The other two folks (younger) in the bimmer are still in critical condition too.

Side note: germans drive on the right side. From the looks of the skid marks, it seemed like at least one of the cars was in the middle of the road. Perhaps both of them were. Who knows.

Disclaimer: not a fanboy of toyotas, nor do I necessarily believe in their safety record, nor do I think buying a LF-A is a smart thing to do(actually you can only lease them anyway, and Toyota handpicks who they want to lease too)…I just don’t think this particular incident adds/detracts to Toyota’s safety record.

[Coronita]

[quote=jpinpb]Granted, it was a prototype. I am no expert, but aren’t most sports cars lower? From what I’m understanding, all cars need to have a certain height requirement in the front thanks to a European pedestrian crash safety law – apparently too many people were dying b/c they were getting hit by cars and being thrown over the car (w/ a sharp, low front end that helps aerodynamics) – now, if you look at any sports car (MB CL, SL, or Maserati GranTurismo), the front of the car is very blunt and not pointed so that a person actually “bends” over the hood and doesn’t get thrown over.

I don’t think they drive on the opposite lanes in Germany.[/quote]

Well most of these exotics are lower to the ground. The LF-A frontal shape isn’t quote the same dropoff as the bimmer.

I question whether most exotics can handle massive accidents to begin with, considering most of the them probably are designed for speed and weight savings.

Same could probably be said for other exotics. for example, ie the San Diegans who died when their Carrera GT slammed into a wall.

http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-track-owners-sued-over-carrera-gt-crash.html

And considering this was on Nürburgring, i doubt either cars were travelling at 40…More closer to 100. The other two folks (younger) in the bimmer are still in critical condition too.

Side note: germans drive on the right side. From the looks of the skid marks, it seemed like at least one of the cars was in the middle of the road. Perhaps both of them were. Who knows.

Disclaimer: not a fanboy of toyotas, nor do I necessarily believe in their safety record, nor do I think buying a LF-A is a smart thing to do(actually you can only lease them anyway, and Toyota handpicks who they want to lease too)…I just don’t think this particular incident adds/detracts to Toyota’s safety record.

[Coronita]

[quote=jpinpb]Granted, it was a prototype. I am no expert, but aren’t most sports cars lower? From what I’m understanding, all cars need to have a certain height requirement in the front thanks to a European pedestrian crash safety law – apparently too many people were dying b/c they were getting hit by cars and being thrown over the car (w/ a sharp, low front end that helps aerodynamics) – now, if you look at any sports car (MB CL, SL, or Maserati GranTurismo), the front of the car is very blunt and not pointed so that a person actually “bends” over the hood and doesn’t get thrown over.

I don’t think they drive on the opposite lanes in Germany.[/quote]

Well most of these exotics are lower to the ground. The LF-A frontal shape isn’t quote the same dropoff as the bimmer.

I question whether most exotics can handle massive accidents to begin with, considering most of the them probably are designed for speed and weight savings.

Same could probably be said for other exotics. for example, ie the San Diegans who died when their Carrera GT slammed into a wall.

http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-track-owners-sued-over-carrera-gt-crash.html

And considering this was on Nürburgring, i doubt either cars were travelling at 40…More closer to 100. The other two folks (younger) in the bimmer are still in critical condition too.

Side note: germans drive on the right side. From the looks of the skid marks, it seemed like at least one of the cars was in the middle of the road. Perhaps both of them were. Who knows.

Disclaimer: not a fanboy of toyotas, nor do I necessarily believe in their safety record, nor do I think buying a LF-A is a smart thing to do(actually you can only lease them anyway, and Toyota handpicks who they want to lease too)…I just don’t think this particular incident adds/detracts to Toyota’s safety record.

[Coronita]

[quote=jpinpb]Granted, it was a prototype. I am no expert, but aren’t most sports cars lower? From what I’m understanding, all cars need to have a certain height requirement in the front thanks to a European pedestrian crash safety law – apparently too many people were dying b/c they were getting hit by cars and being thrown over the car (w/ a sharp, low front end that helps aerodynamics) – now, if you look at any sports car (MB CL, SL, or Maserati GranTurismo), the front of the car is very blunt and not pointed so that a person actually “bends” over the hood and doesn’t get thrown over.

I don’t think they drive on the opposite lanes in Germany.[/quote]

Well most of these exotics are lower to the ground. The LF-A frontal shape isn’t quote the same dropoff as the bimmer.

I question whether most exotics can handle massive accidents to begin with, considering most of the them probably are designed for speed and weight savings.

Same could probably be said for other exotics. for example, ie the San Diegans who died when their Carrera GT slammed into a wall.

http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-track-owners-sued-over-carrera-gt-crash.html

And considering this was on Nürburgring, i doubt either cars were travelling at 40…More closer to 100. The other two folks (younger) in the bimmer are still in critical condition too.

Side note: germans drive on the right side. From the looks of the skid marks, it seemed like at least one of the cars was in the middle of the road. Perhaps both of them were. Who knows.

Disclaimer: not a fanboy of toyotas, nor do I necessarily believe in their safety record, nor do I think buying a LF-A is a smart thing to do(actually you can only lease them anyway, and Toyota handpicks who they want to lease too)…I just don’t think this particular incident adds/detracts to Toyota’s safety record.

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