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2002 Chrysler 300M

Large family car

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Moderate overlap front
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Moderate overlap front

Action shot taken during the frontal offset crash test.
Moderate overlap front

The dummy's position in relation to the steering wheel and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained reasonably well.
Moderate overlap front

Dummy movement was well controlled. During rebound, the dummy's head hit only the head restraint, as indicated by smeared greasepaint.
Moderate overlap front

Footwell intrusion contributed to the possibility of injuries to both legs.

2001 Chrysler LHS moderate overlap test
Applies to 2001-04 models

1	Side airbags: front seat-mounted combination head and torso airbags (optional)
2	Antilock brakes
3	Daytime running lights (optional on cars sold to fleets)

Model year	Front small overlap	Front moderate overlap	Side	Roof strength	Head restraints & seats
2004		A
2003		A
2002		A
2001		A
2000		P
1999		P

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Technical measurements

Applies to 2001-04 models

Structure and safety cage	A
Overall evaluation	A
Injury measures
Head/neck	G
Chest	G
Leg/foot, left	M
Leg/foot, right	A
Restraints and dummy kinematics	G
Important: Frontal crash test ratings should be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.

The 2002 Chrysler 300M is a twin of the tested vehicle.

The Chrysler LHS was redesigned for the 1999 model year, and the Chrysler 300M was introduced the same year. Both were modified beginning with 2001 models to change airbag deployment characteristics. The LHS was renamed the Concorde Limited beginning with 2002 models.

Injury measures

Measures taken from the head, neck, and chest indicate low risk of injuries to these body regions in a crash of this severity. Forces on both tibias indicate that injuries to the lower legs would be possible.

Restraints and dummy kinematics

Dummy movement was well controlled. After the dummy moved forward into the airbag, it rebounded into the seat without its head hitting any stiff structure that could cause injury.

Tested vehicle specifications

Tested vehicle	2001 Chrysler LHS 4-door
Weight	3,611 lbs.
Side airbags	front seat-mounted combination head and torso airbags
Wheelbase	113 in.
Length	208 in.
Width	74 in.
Engine	3.5 L V6
EPA ratings	18 mpg city / 26 mpg highway

How this test is conducted

Measures of occcupant compartment intrusion on driver side

Test ID	CF00030
Footwell intrusion
Footrest (cm)	15
Left (cm)	21
Center (cm)	28
Right (cm)	17
Brake pedal (cm)	21
Instrument panel rearward movement
Left (cm)	8
Right (cm)	7
Steering column movement
Upward (cm)	6
Rearward (cm)	-6
A-pillar rearward movement (cm)	8

Driver injury measures

Test ID	CF00030
Head
HIC-15	332
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	2.0
Extension bending moment (Nm)	20
Maximum Nij	0.39
Chest maximum compression (mm)	22
Legs
Femur force - left (kN)	6.2
Femur force - right (kN)	2.4
Knee displacement - left (mm)	3
Knee displacement - right (mm)	6
Maximum tibia index - left	1.14
Maximum tibia index - right	0.82
Tibia axial force - left (kN)	1.5
Tibia axial force - right (kN)	4.7
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	71
Right	81