Perfect 2012 Five Star NHTSA Safety Ratings

[WhiteKnight]

Model S will NOT be the first because the 2012 Chevy Camaro has already aced the test:

The Chevy Camaro coupe is the first vehicle to earn a perfect score in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's safety testing since the federal testing procedures were revised for 2011, according to Examiner.com. While other vehicles have earned an overall NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating, the Camaro was the first to score a perfect five-star rating in all six test categories.

2012 Chevrolet Camaro becomes first car to ace all NHTSA safety tests

 

[doug]

In its class?

 

[VolkerP]

As was pointed out in TM forum, the Camaro lacks front collision warning system and lane departure warning system. You cannot earn stars in that cateegory, just a mere check mark. A "perfect score" rating should include these.

 

[Robert.Boston]

As was pointed out in TM forum, the Camaro lacks front collision warning system and lane departure warning system. You cannot earn stars in that cateegory, just a mere check mark. A "perfect score" rating should include these.

Do we know if the Model S has these systems? I can't recall ever hearing them mentioned.

 

[AnOutsider]

Do we know if the Model S has these systems? I can't recall ever hearing them mentioned.

I recall it being *assumed* that Model S would have these standard so that they could get the 5 star rating. With this new info in mind though, it's perfectly reasonable to also assume they'd forgo these (maybe have them as options), if there's no additional bragging rights for having them. What would they say? 5 star in every category, and checked every box?

 

[vfx]

Musk has been going for "The safest car on the road". All they have to do is one-up the Camero by one.

 

[gg_got_a_tesla]

Bah... Beaten by Bumblebee!

 

[TEG]

GM having been bailed out by the government, was sometimes jokingly called "Government Motors".
Possibly not too surprising that a strong emphasis has been put on making cars that will now get top marks on the government safety tests.

On the other hand, I wonder how well the new "Spark" will do in crash safety...?

 

[doug]

Bah... Beaten by Bumblebee!

I will never recognize a Camero as Bumblebee.

 

[JRod0802]

Musk has been going for "The safest car on the road". All they have to do is one-up the Camero by one.

According the official page all of the tests received five stars, but the "Risk of Rollover" is 8.7%. I'm sure the Model S will be much lower. So as long as the Model S also gets five star in every category, it'll do better overall because the "Risk of Rollover" will be lower.

 

[Trnsl8r]

Am I seeing things, or are the lights still working on that crashed Camaro?

 

[dpeilow]

On the other hand, I wonder how well the new "Spark" will do in crash safety...?

 

[TEG]

So that was 4 stars on an old European test?
I think the 2012 USA test might be 'harder', so there is a chance it might get different results.
Well, at least it looks like it is good enough that it isn't going to be an outright "fail" due to poor safety.

 

[Todd Burch]

The Chevy Camaro coupe is the first vehicle to earn a perfect score in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's safety testing since the federal testing procedures were revised for 2011, according to Examiner.com.

2011 standards.

Model S will be against (more stringent) 2012 standards, no?

 

[TEG]

2011 standards.
Model S will be against (more stringent) 2012 standards, no?

My guess is that it is the "new 2011 and newer standards" which apply to 2012 models.
So, I think Model S would probably be tested to the same new standard.

 

[Kevin Harney]

1 out of 3 recommended technologies does not seem like a perfect score to me ?!?!?!?!?

 

[AnOutsider]

1 out of 3 recommended technologies does not seem like a perfect score to me ?!?!?!?!?

If we're talking stars it does... Especially to the general public, since I'm sure "5 star" will be part of their marketing campaign

 

[TEG]

I will never recognize a Camero as Bumblebee.

Roadster fits the part better, right?

 

[VolkerP]

Beetle

 

[WhiteKnight]

Volvo S60 captures the Silver Medal! Best the Model S can hope for is Bronze now:

Volvo S60 becomes second car to ace all NHTSA safety tests [w/video]