Is Thin Car Body Sheet Metal Really Unsafe?

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VanVivian
07/30/25 8:59am
This statement is highly unscientific. The definition and typical thickness of car body sheet metal are as follows: Definition: Car body sheet metal refers to the body panels, which only serve aesthetic purposes and guide airflow. In the event of a collision, the sheet metal does not protect the passengers inside the vehicle. The thickness of the sheet metal does not affect the safety of the car. Body panels are installed on the car's frame, and the safety of a car should not be judged by the thickness of the sheet metal but by the crash test results from professional institutions. Crash tests conducted by professional institutions can simulate various accident scenarios. Thickness: The thickness of body panels generally ranges between 0.3 to 0.75 cm, although specially made panels can reach 2 cm or more.
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