Why is the fuel tank positioned directly under the passenger seats in modern cars?
Replied byDr. Frank-Steffen Walliser
Chairman & CEO at Bentley Motors
Niche: Production
Revenue: Approx. 240 Million USD/month
Location: Crewe, England, United Kingdom
Started: 1919
The cabin between the axles is the safest location in a car, protected by crumple zones at the front and rear. We place both the passengers and the fuel tank in this protected zone. This configuration ensures that the fuel is shielded from impact during collisions.
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