mfg Posted January 4, 2015 Report Posted January 4, 2015 The Studebaker Avanti roll bar was said to be --------- stronger than the period USAC minimum...1) 10% less strong than requirement........2) 60% stronger.....3) 140% stronger ?
AnAvantiR1for Bob Posted January 4, 2015 Report Posted January 4, 2015 I'd say 10% less because the Avanti roll bar was not as structurally integrated as most roll bars are (usually a welded cage).
mfg Posted January 4, 2015 Author Report Posted January 4, 2015 bigdaddy & AnAvantiR1for Bob......I would have also guessed either of your answers.......But according to an article about '63 Avantis in an issue of 'AUTOMOBILE TOPICS', the Avanti built in roll bar was/is "140% stronger than the minumum requirement set by the United States Auto Club for roll bars"! .....(Good PR man?)
AnAvantiR1for Bob Posted January 5, 2015 Report Posted January 5, 2015 Wow, who knew? (not me!) Yet another bit of bragging rights for our favorite marque.
Silverplate Posted January 5, 2015 Report Posted January 5, 2015 Very interesting fact. Keep them coming.
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