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Random Euro Cars Trivia Quiz

Random tid-bits of knowledge of popular European cars (for the US market).

A multiple-choice quiz by sc140a6. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
sc140a6

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
241,153

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In which year was the BMW 3-series (E21 body style) introduced to the US market? Hint

1979

1977

1975

1980

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Question 2 of 10

2. Mercedes-Benz's most affordably-priced model was the very successful and popular C-class until the introduction of which model line in the year 1997/1998? Hint

A-class

G-class

E-class

M-class

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is Mercedes-Benz's all wheel drive system branded as? Hint

4Matic

X-drive

Quattro

4Motion

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Question 4 of 10

4. BMW AG (Bayerische Motoren Werke or Bavarian Motor Works) was most famous in its inception for making engines for which types of vessels? Hint

Automobiles

Tractors

Aircraft

Tugboats

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Question 5 of 10

5. In which city (famed also for beer) was BMW GmbH established? Hint

Stuttgart

Nuremberg

Berlin

Munich

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Question 6 of 10

6. Stuttgart is known for being the home city for two of Germany's most famous automobile manufacturers. Which of the following is one of them? Hint

Volkswagen

Porsche

Trabant

Audi

7. Funny little tid-bit: Porsche AG's emblem (shield) contains a figure in the center. It is the silhouette of a horse galloping on a yellow field in the shape of a shield. What other famous automaker has a similar emblem (also a horse galloping on a yellow field)? Hint

Lamborghini

Skoda

Lancia

Ferrari

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Question 8 of 10

8. Many automobile companies have become subsidiaries of Volkswagen Group. Which of the following is NOT a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group? Hint

Alfa Romeo

Bentley

Bugatti

Lamborghini

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Question 9 of 10

9. Vauxhall, Opel and Holden were all at one time part of which international automobile corporation? Hint

General Motors

Fiat SpA

Ford

Citroen

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Question 10 of 10

10. And, of course, you cannot have a quiz about European cars without mentioning the diesel power... Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz are (as of the 2006 model year) the only company which offers diesel engines in passenger cars (that does not include trucks) for the US market. What is the three letter acronym which identifies a Volkswagen with a diesel engine? Hint

TDI

CDI

TMI

SDI

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which year was the BMW 3-series (E21 body style) introduced to the US market?

Answer: 1977

The BMW-series replaced the BMW 2002 and was first introduced to the European market in 1975 and to the US market in 1977. The first few years of the 3-series, only coupe body styles were produced.

2. Mercedes-Benz's most affordably-priced model was the very successful and popular C-class until the introduction of which model line in the year 1997/1998?

Answer: A-class

Mercedes-Benz first introduced the C-class in 1993 as a replacement for its 190 range of automobiles. The A-class has helped Mercedes-Benz, since the model line's introduction in 1997/1998, to break into the very in-demand market for supermini automobiles.

3. What is Mercedes-Benz's all wheel drive system branded as?

Answer: 4Matic

Quattro is Audi's all wheel drive system, X-drive is BMW's, while 4Motion is Volkswagen's all wheel drive system. Mercedes-Benz first introduced their all wheel drive system in 1986 on the W124 series (E- class).

4. BMW AG (Bayerische Motoren Werke or Bavarian Motor Works) was most famous in its inception for making engines for which types of vessels?

Answer: Aircraft

BMW AG (to which the company's name was changed from BMW GmbH in 1918) was most famous for making engines for aircraft and motorcycles. The company did not produce any automobiles until 1928.

5. In which city (famed also for beer) was BMW GmbH established?

Answer: Munich

BMW GmbH was established in Munich and was originally founded as the Bayerische Flugzeug-Werke (Bavarian Aircraft Works).

6. Stuttgart is known for being the home city for two of Germany's most famous automobile manufacturers. Which of the following is one of them?

Answer: Porsche

Both Mercedes-Benz and Porsche call Stuttgart, in the state of Baden-Wuerttemberg (famous also for the Black Forest), home.

Answer: Ferrari

Coincidence?

8. Many automobile companies have become subsidiaries of Volkswagen Group. Which of the following is NOT a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group?

Answer: Alfa Romeo

You would never think it, but, yes, the Volkswagen Group owns such well-known brands as Audi, Bentley, Skoda, Lamborghini, SEAT, Bugatti, and, of course, Volkswagen. Alfa Romeo has been a part of Fiat SpA since 1986.

9. Vauxhall, Opel and Holden were all at one time part of which international automobile corporation?

Answer: General Motors

Car companies are bought and sold like any other commodity, it seems. At one time, GM controlled all of these.

Answer: TDI

TDI stands for Turbocharged Direct Injection and it is the technology used by VW in their diesel-powered cars. There is also SDI - which represents the non-turbocharged version, but those are generally not seen in the US market. CDI is the acronym for Mercedes-Benz's models and it stands for Common Direct Injection (synonymous for common rail direct injection).

Source: Author sc140a6

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