We are happy to announce that our installation of the full-scale crash facility at PATAC is underway. PATAC is a 50-50 joint venture between GM (General Motors) and SAIC (Shanghai Automobile Industry Corporation).
The facility, located in Shanghai, China, will consist of two impact sites: the rigid barrier and the side/rear impact site.
There will be photographic pits at each area. We will continue to update our readers over the next few months on PATAC’s progress.
Track From Center to Start Room
These photos show the foundation that will support the test track. The guide rail system will be installed on top of this foundation.
Track From Center to Barrier
The rigid barrier foundation is 4 meters below the track surface.
Rigid Barrier and Front Pit
Center Side/Rear Impact Area