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— IIHS (@IIHS_autosafety) June 1, 2016
When you picture a sports car, the first questions on your mind are "how fast does it go? How much torque does it have?" Not, "how safe is it?"
It should be unsurprising then, that of the three iconic American muscle cars the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tested, none came out on top.
The Ford Mustang earned a "good" rating in every category except for the small-overlap collision -- a significant lapse in safety considering small-overlap is among the most common frontal collision scenarios.
The Chevrolet Camaro likewise earned a "good" rating in every category except for roof strength, which may be less pressing an issue considering the sports car's low center of gravity makes it difficult to roll. However, it was also ineligible for a Top Safety Pick due to its lack of frontal-crash-prevention technology.
Though there may not be a clear winner for safety, the Dodge Challenger emerged as the clear loser. It scored only a "marginal" rating for small-overlap collisions, and "acceptable" for both roof strength, and head restraints and seats.
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