Continued from last week.

The experimental testing team takes vehicle safety very seriously. During the design process, how do they realize such thoughts and ideals?

“The second generation Leone received more requests for safety features than any other vehicle up to that point. Therefore, each department worked with their own major safety themes, and the entire project team progressed together on a foundation of safety awareness. Although it was my team’s job to test completed components and provide feedback to the various team representatives, from the initial stages, we were quite involved with the workings of the design team. As more designs were created, we calculated how much strength and impact energy absorption we could expect. Although we occasionally created actual parts for testing, ultimately we continued to work along with the design team in a close-knit and mutually-supporting relationship. This is how one-by-one, we transformed our abstract ideas on safety into real-world creations.”

From the engine to suspension and design, in order for all teams to work together and turn their dreams into creations, they need a long time and an environment where attention is paid to every detail. This becomes even more important when combined with effective safety planning goals.

To be continued next week…
Extract from Cartopia Vol. 89 (Issued September 2nd 1979)



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