Why does the 370 not have any safety ratings?

Methodical4u · 06-18-2011, 03:36 AM

I've searched all over but have come up with no results. I know that there must have been some sort of test otherwise the NHTSA wouldn't allow the car on the road... or am I wrong?

Methodical4u · 06-18-2011, 04:01 AM

The only thing i've found has been the 08 350z which had 4 star front, 5 star side, and 5 star rollover resistance rating.... not to bad ... I would hope that with the newer design the 2011 would be at 5 stars for the front as well.

happytheman · 06-18-2011, 09:27 AM

I'm not certain, but I believe a manufacturer has to sell a certain number of units before safety ratings are performed. Dunno.

cdoxp800 · 06-18-2011, 09:30 AM

What I found

The federal government and the insurance industry have not crash tested the 2011 Nissan 370Z, nor have they tested similar 2010 or 2009 models.

akong51 · 06-18-2011, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdoxp800

What I found

The federal government and the insurance industry have not crash tested the 2011 Nissan 370Z, nor have they tested similar 2010 or 2009 models.

Can you blame them? They took one look at the car, fell in love and probably refused to crash such a beauty!

Armonster · 06-18-2011, 10:02 AM

Can you imagine if your job was to crash test 370s for Nissan? I'd be depressed.

happytheman · 06-18-2011, 10:08 AM

You mean to be a crash test dummy? Hmmm, that would probably suck.

kenchan · 06-18-2011, 04:31 PM

They determined that the weakest part of the car is the typical driver, so no test needed.

frost · 06-18-2011, 04:32 PM

Because danger is its middle name.

dad · 06-18-2011, 04:41 PM

Crash Test Ratings?

Methodical4u · 06-18-2011, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by happytheman

I'm not certain, but I believe a manufacturer has to sell a certain number of units before safety ratings are performed. Dunno.

The 370 is quite a popular car... I would imagine that there have been plenty of them sold.

Also keep in mind that they never made a 2007 Evo in the U.S. because the 2006 and below only had a 2 star side crash rating, therefore it wasn't even going to be allowed on the road.

Methodical4u · 06-18-2011, 04:56 PM

as someone else said on that forum dad... their rate went down.. my rate also went down from my MS3 by about 9.00 every six months.... newer cars usually equal more safety.

dad · 06-18-2011, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by happytheman

I'm not certain, but I believe a manufacturer has to sell a certain number of units before safety ratings are performed. Dunno.

"Your right", I just found this!

The 370 is not a high volume seller!

Some Models Are Not Rated

If the model you seek is missing crash-test results, they may be pending or the vehicle may not be tested. Both agencies concentrate on the "highest-volume vehicles". Convertibles are rarely tested for this reason, though for the first time in 2007 IIHS tested 10 models, including several best-sellers like the Chrysler Sebring and Ford Mustang. Results for new or recently reengineered models are likely to appear months after the car goes on sale because both agencies purchase their test subjects from dealerships. NHTSA notes if a vehicle is TBT (to be tested) or if results are pending or under review. IIHS has begun to offer more detailed information about whether or not test results are pending.

Crash Tests: What You Need to Know - Cars.com

happytheman · 06-18-2011, 07:24 PM

Ahhhh, thanks for the reference that I was too lazy to find Dad!

06-18-2011, 03:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
Methodical4u A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,393 Drives: 11 370 6mt pw w/sp Rep Power: 16	Why does the 370 not have any safety ratings? I've searched all over but have come up with no results. I know that there must have been some sort of test otherwise the NHTSA wouldn't allow the car on the road... or am I wrong?

06-18-2011, 09:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	I'm not certain, but I believe a manufacturer has to sell a certain number of units before safety ratings are performed. Dunno. __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

06-18-2011, 09:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
cdoxp800 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: FL Posts: 1,337 Drives: 2011 Nismo Rep Power: 19	What I found The federal government and the insurance industry have not crash tested the 2011 Nissan 370Z, nor have they tested similar 2010 or 2009 models. __________________ 2011 Brilliant Silver NISMO 370z. #: 0046. PPE LTH \| MillSpec Cats \| F.I Exhaust \| Akuma Intakes \| Rotora 6/4 Brakes

06-18-2011, 10:08 AM	#7 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	You mean to be a crash test dummy? Hmmm, that would probably suck. __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

06-18-2011, 04:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 26	Crash Test Ratings? __________________ We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary.

06-18-2011, 04:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
Methodical4u A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,393 Drives: 11 370 6mt pw w/sp Rep Power: 16	The only thing i've found has been the 08 350z which had 4 star front, 5 star side, and 5 star rollover resistance rating.... not to bad ... I would hope that with the newer design the 2011 would be at 5 stars for the front as well.

06-18-2011, 10:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
Armonster Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 270 Drives: 2010 370z t/sp/6mt Rep Power: 14	Can you imagine if your job was to crash test 370s for Nissan? I'd be depressed.

06-18-2011, 04:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	They determined that the weakest part of the car is the typical driver, so no test needed.

06-18-2011, 04:56 PM	#12 (permalink)
Methodical4u A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,393 Drives: 11 370 6mt pw w/sp Rep Power: 16	as someone else said on that forum dad... their rate went down.. my rate also went down from my MS3 by about 9.00 every six months.... newer cars usually equal more safety.

06-18-2011, 07:24 PM	#14 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	Ahhhh, thanks for the reference that I was too lazy to find Dad! __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

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