How Well Do You Know These Famous Engines?

This classic Ford V8 engine was produced from 1932 - 1953 and has always been a favorite of hot-rodders.

• A
  Wishbone
• B
  335
• C
  Flathead V8
• D
  Super Duty

This Chevrolet V8 engine gained fame for its reliability, power, and size. It was produced beginning in 1955 all the way until 2003 in both carbureted and fuel-injected versions.

• A
  Inline
• B
  Northstar
• C
  Small Block
• D
  L-Head

These I6 and V8 engines built by Chrysler debuted in 1951. The third generation of the engines, which feature hemispherical combustion chambers, debuted in 2003. What was it called?

• A
  Hellcat
• B
  Big Block
• C
  Hemi
• D
  Small Block

What separates Chevy's "Small-Block" engines from their "Big-Block" engines?

• A
  Small-Block are generally more than 300hp.
• B
  Small-Block engines are naturally aspirated, Big-Block are turbocharged.
• C
  Small-Block are generally less than 5.7 L displacement.
• D
  Small-Block have 8 cylinders, Big-Block have 10 or 12.

This legendary engine was used in the '66-'67 Ford T-Bird, '68-'70 Mustang, and the '67-'68 GT500.

• A
  357
• B
  428 Cobra Jet
• C
  GT40
• D
  Super Snake

Besides the type of fuel used, what is the primary difference between the Diesel engine and a gas engine?

• A
  Diesel engines have a two stroke cycle rather than a four stroke cycle
• B
  Gas engines use a spark plug to ignite an air-fuel mixture
• C
  Diesel engines use a carburetor
• D
  There is no difference in the engine, only in the fuel composition and octane.

This uncommon engine configuration is found in high-end sports cars and supercars, such as the Dodge Viper and Lexus LFA.

• A
  W12
• B
  Rotary
• C
  V10
• D
  I8

Which of the following was NOT an engine size of the Chevy Corvette Big Blocks?

• A
  454
• B
  396
• C
  427
• D
  442

This groundbreaking Chrysler engine could run on diesel fuel, unleaded gasoline, jet fuel and even, allegedly, tequila. It also idled at a staggering 18,000 to 22,000 RPM and was ridiculously expensive to produce.

• A
  Hydramatic
• B
  Turbine
• C
  Supercharged
• D
  Orbital

This engine is associated with luxury sports cars and supercars. It is one of Ferrari's engines of choice and also seen in Mercedes and BMW performance offerings.

• A
  V12
• B
  W12
• C
  H8
• D
  V14

This Cadillac V8 was the first mass-produced V8, and introduced many innovations. It was introduced in 1914 and phased out in 1935.

• A
  LS
• B
  454
• C
  Type 51 "L Head"
• D
  Northstar

This famously reliable and economical 2.9 L engine powered Ford's Model T. It had a top speed of 45 mph, but was named one of the 10 Best Engines of the 20th Century by Ward's.

• A
  Inline-four
• B
  Big Block
• C
  L-Head
• D
  LMT

Also known as a "flat" engine, this engine is horizontally opposed, a contrast from most automobile engines.

• A
  Diesel
• B
  Boxer
• C
  Wankel
• D
  Orbital

Another unusual engine type, this engine uses a rotary design to convert pressure into motion. It was perhaps used most famously in the Mazda RX-8.

• A
  Diesel
• B
  Wankel
• C
  Turbocharged
• D
  Orbital

This GM engine, introduced in 1962, debuted in the Buick Special. Its reputation for economy and reliability led to its remaining in production until 2008.

• A
  Duratec
• B
  LS 460
• C
  3800 "Fireball"
• D
  454

The McLaren F1 and Dodge Viper are powered by two of the fastest-ever built examples of this engine, which runs solely on atmopheric pressure and not on forced induction.

• A
  Orbital
• B
  Fuel injected
• C
  Naturally aspirated
• D
  Inline

The Bugatti Chiron carries over some engine characteristics from the W16 Bugatti Veyron, including four of these:

• A
  Sparkplugs
• B
  Turbochargers
• C
  Cylinders
• D
  Superchargers

This modern engine type uses four banks of cylinders, which creates unusual engine geometry. The Volkswagen Touareg, Bentley Continental, and Audi A8 all have carried versions of this engine.

• A
  VR8
• B
  V14
• C
  H8
• D
  W12

The world's fastest car, the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport, is powered by what unusual engine configuration?

• A
  W16
• B
  V14
• C
  W12
• D
  V12

Which modified version of the engine was used in the original Shelby Mustang, the 1965 Shelby G.T. 350?

• A
  Boss
• B
  442
• C
  K-Code
• D
  M-Code