Front Impact Structure Dynamic Test 1

In Simple Terms

The Front Impact Structure (FIS) must be able to absorb a high-speed crash by slowing the car down significantly. When hit at speeds over 17 meters per second (about 38 mph), the front structure must decelerate the car at more than 2.5 times the force of gravity, and at least 150mm of the front structure must remain intact after the impact.

• Impact speed must exceed 17 m/s (61 km/h or ~38 mph) for the test
• The front structure must decelerate the car by more than 2.5g over the first 150mm of impact
• At least 150mm of the Front Impact Structure must survive the crash test without being crushed
• This test applies to structures that have already passed earlier impact tests C13.6.3(a) and (b)