Who wants to see a modern Chrysler Poplar?

  • Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafe
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    3 days ago

    Sadly the poor sight lines are largely a result of safety regulations, so it’s not going away.

    Take a look at an A pillar from 1993 vs 2003. They’re much larger now for rollover protection, but also to distribute force around the passenger area in a frontal impact.

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      3 days ago

      Sadly the poor sight lines are largely a result of safety regulations, so it’s not going away.

      No, the regulations in this case are a way of papering over a fundamental design flaw in what priorities to focus on in deciding on the best shape for a vehicle.