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Blind-zone measurements: Coupes
This chart shows the length of the blind zone of each listed vehicle. The distance noted is how far behind the vehicle a 28-inch traffic cone had to be before the person, sitting in the driver's seat, could see its top by looking through the rear window.
| Make/Model | Year | Driver 5 feet 8 inches | Driver 5 feet 1 inches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two-Door Coupes and Sports Cars | |||
| BMW 135i | 2008 | 11 | 15 |
| BMW 650i | 2006 | 10 | 18 |
| Chevrolet Camaro SS | 2010 | 9 | 19 |
| Chevrolet Cobalt SS Coupe | 2005 | 23 | 32 |
| Chevrolet Cobalt SS Coupe | 2008 | 21 | 39 |
| Chevrolet Corvette Z06 | 2006 | 11 | 15 |
| Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS | 2006 | 17 | 24 |
| Chrysler Crossfire | 2004 | 18 | 22 |
| Dodge Viper | 2006 | 13 | 29 |
| Ford Mustang GT (coupe) | 2010 | 15 | 24 |
| Honda Civic Si | 2006 | 15 | 19 |
| Hyundai Genesis Coupe | 2010 | 16 | 25 |
| Hyundai Tiburon GT | 2003 | 10 | 23 |
| Kia Forte Koup SX | 2010 | 12 | 20 |
| Mazda RX-8 | 2003 | 14 | 19 |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse GS | 2006 | 14 | 23 |
| Nissan 350Z Touring | 2003 | 12 | 20 |
| Nissan 370Z | 2010 | 9 | 18 |
| Porsche 911 | 2006 | 6 | 12 |
| Volkswagen R32 | 2008 | 8 | 14 |
Posted: October 2005 — Last reviewed: June 2011
