Safety can be divided into passive and active. Passive safety protects you during an accident. Active safety prevents or avoids dangerous situations.
Every vehicle has a combination of both, but safety-conscious buyers want vehicles with strong systems in both these areas. Two-pronged safety systems are crucial for your peace of mind, as there are approximately 34,000 deaths in auto accidents in the United States each year.
Open-top convertibles today are a great example of this dual approach to safety. Proper design and engineering can give motorists the best of both the elegant styling and head-turning looks as well as safety features that offer ultimate protection.
Porsche experts have noted that passive safety starts with a chassis that can absorb impact and crush zones far from the occupants. A safety bar and dual front airbags are important safety features.
Active safety features should include strong anti-lock brakes that increase stability while braking and an electronic stability control system, which can take control if the car’s sensors detect a loss of control.
Other features include a powerful engine capable of delivering enough horsepower to enable the driver to avoid danger. Stability is ensured by a well-balanced chassis. This should have a 50/50 weight distribution at the front and back, and preferably a favorable power to weight ratio.
Active safety can also include interior touches like intelligently placed cup holders. These should be mounted away form the gearbox and center console, and securely bolstered.
There are no more days when you could pick any vehicle color, as long it was sleek and dark.
Today’s most desirable vehicles combine safety, performance, and style. Visit Porsche Boxster Safety Page for more information. www.porsche.com.
