Trends of vehicle dimensions and performance characteristics from 1960 through 1970.

Author(s)
Seger, E.E. & Brink, R.S.
Year
Abstract

The authors of this paper trace significant changes in the physical and performance characteristics of automobiles for the model years 1960 through 1970. Cars become smaller, lighter, and less powerful from 1960 through 1962, however, the trend reversed at that time. A consistent reduction during the years in overall height and center of gravity in combination with wider tread achieved important improvements in vehicle stability.

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Library number
B 2557 (In: B 2556 S) /91/92/
Source

In: Vehicle characteristics. restraint system, and inspection programs, Highway Research Record HRR No. 420, 1972, p. 1-15, 29 fig., 2 tab., 6 ref.

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