Can You Get On The Right Side Of The Road With This European Car Quiz?
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The auto industry has deep roots in Europe and that part of the world has produced some amazing pieces of automotive machinery. Some of the most iconic cars of all time have come from Europe. Take this quiz and see if you can tell us all about them!
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Question 1
The best-selling car of all time and the original "Volkswagen" needs no introduction. You know it as the Beetle. It was officially the:
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AGolf
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BType 1/Bug
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CPolo
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DKombi
Type 1/Bug
In parts of the English-speaking world, it was called the Bug. It was otherwise officially the Type 1.
Question 2
What is the English translation of "Volkswagen"?
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AFolk song
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BPeople's car
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CCommunist car
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DNational wagon
People's car
Volkswagon translates to "people's car".
Question 3
Known as the Golf overseas, this compact car had big shoes to fill in 1974 as the successor to the Beetle.
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ACiti
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BRabbit
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CSquirrel
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DFox
Rabbit
Shown here is the first-generation Rabbit.
Question 4
This late-70s edition of the 911 was the fastest-accelerating production car of its era. It was the first production 911 to feature a turbocharged engine.
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A911 GT
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B911 RS
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C911 Turbo
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D911 PS
911 Turbo
Known internally as the 930, it was sold in the U.S. as the 911 Turbo.
Question 5
Pope Benedict XVI rode in a popemobile modified from this class of SUV.
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AM-Class
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BS-Class
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CG-Class
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DP-Class
M-Class
The Popemobile is often made from a modified M-Class.
Question 6
This all-wheel drive road and rally car was introduced in 1980. Its name can still be found on many modern-day models.
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AQuattro
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BSS
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CRS
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DTDI
Quattro
The Audi Quattro is named so because of its four-wheel drive.
Question 7
Porsche's first four-door luxury sedan entered production in 2009. What is it called?
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A913
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BPanamera
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CMacan
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DBiturbo
Panamera
This is the first generation Porsche Panamera.
Question 8
What name was given to the record-breaking Mercedes-Benz race cars of the 1930s?
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AWhite Tigers
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BRed Dragons
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CGreen Hornets
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DSilver Arrows
Silver Arrows
Mercedes-Benz and Auto Union race cars of the interwar years are often referred to as "Silver Arrows".
Question 9
Originally called the Dasher and then the Quantum, Volkswagen's mid-sized sedan offering has been known by this name in the U.S. since 1989.
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ATiguan
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BCC
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CTouareg
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DPassat
Passat
This is the latest generation Passat B8 in production from 2015 to current.
Question 10
Marking a new era in production, this supercar was the first ever vehicle designed and built entirely by the AMG performance division.
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ASLS AMG
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BGT AMG
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CSLR
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D600 AMG
SLS AMG
The SLS AMG contained a number of entirely unique components, including the engine.
Question 11
Porsche's "entry-level" model, this two-door sports car began production in 1996 and is still produced today.
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APanamera
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BTarga
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C912
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DBoxster
Boxster
Shown here is the first generation Porsche Boxster.
Question 12
This supercar often appears on all-time "best car" lists. Produced from 2004 - 2007, this car makes over 600 horsepower and can easily go 200 mph with stock equipment.
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AMacan
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BBiturbo
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CPanamera
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DCarrera GT
Carrera GT
Only 1,270 of these Carrera GTs were produced.
Question 13
Porsche introduced its first SUV in 2002 to great acclaim, with the second generation still in production.
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A966
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BPanamera
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CCayenne
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DMacan
Cayenne
This is the first-generation Cayenne.
Question 14
BMW's entry-level series is also its best selling, with annual sales sometimes exceeding 500,000.
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A3 Series
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B1000 Series
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CD Series
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D4 Series
3 Series
The venerable 3 Series is currently in its sixth generation.
Question 15
Introduced in 2006, what is the name for Mercedes' series of clean diesel engines?
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ATEC
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BBlueTec
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CCDI
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DTDI
BlueTec
The BlueTec system entered production in 2007.
Question 16
This German engineer led the team that designed the original Volkswagen Beetle, although many may know him better for the sports cars bearing his name.
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AGottlieb Daimler
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BFerdinand Porsche
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CMercedes Schmidt
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DKarl Benz
Ferdinand Porsche
Ferdinand Porsche also created the first gasoline-electric hybrid.
Question 17
These special editions of the 911 were only made in 1973 and 1974 and are considered some of the best Porsches of all time.
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ACarrera RS
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BGT
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CPanamera
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DBiturbo
Carrera RS
This is the 911 Carrera RS.
Question 18
BMW owned Land Rover in the 1990s and developed this SUV, released in 1999, based on the Range Rover.
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AM6
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BQ7
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CS5
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DX5
X5
This is the first generation X5, produced from 1999 - 2006.
Question 19
Race car drivers and movie stars alike love this sports car. Introduced in 1964, this may well be the most successful racing car of all time.
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A955
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BTDI
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C911
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DBiturbo
911
This car is probably your desktop background. It's the classic Porsche 911.
Question 20
This diesel version of Audi's Q7 produces a massive 738 lb-ft of torque, the most of any SUV ever to enter production.
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A1000
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BBlueTec
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CW12
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DTDI
TDI
This is the 2008 - 2012 Q7 V12 TDI.
Question 21
Which carmaker acquired a 50% stake in Ferrari in 1969, expanding their holdings to 90% in 1988?
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ARenault
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BLamborghini
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CAlfa Romeo
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DFiat
Fiat
Now known as Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, FCA spun off their interest in Ferrari in 2016.
Question 22
Instantly acclaimed as one of the greatest sports cars upon its 1987 introduction, this compact luxury sedan rewrote the rules on what a "sports car" was. A new generation of this model is still in production.
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AM1
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BM3
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C550s
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D750i
M3
This is the E30 M3, produced from 1985 - 1992.
Question 23
For those not quite ready to shell out for a supercar, one can "settle" for one of these class of exclusive roadsters which make up to 621 horsepower.
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AEL-Class
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BSS-Class
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CSL-Class
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DGT-Class
SL-Class
These modern SL-class cars began production in 2012.
Question 24
VW's pickup truck debuted in the U.S. in 1978 but was only sold there through 1984. What is it called?
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AFox
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BToddy
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CPolo
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DRabbit Pickup
Rabbit Pickup
The Rabbit was known internationally as the Caddy.
Question 25
Volkswagen's first SUV in nearly 30 years was unveiled in 2004. Currently, it's second-generation is in production.
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ARoutan
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BTiguan
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CTouareg
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DVanagon
Touareg
Shown here is the second generation Touareg.
Question 26
This performance wing of Mercedes was founded as an independent racing engine manufacturer in 1967.
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ASLR
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BAMG
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CSLS
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DTNT
AMG
AMG is more properly known as "Mercedes-AMG".
Question 27
What is the meaning behing Audi's four-ringed logo?
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AFourth-generation family business
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BLatin name of founder translates to "ring"
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CFour wheel drive
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DThe four companies that merged to create the original Auto Union
The four companies that merged to create the original Auto Union
The four rings represent the original four Auto Union companies.
Question 28
This controversial computer system debuted in the 7 series in 2001. It has undergone significant upgrades over the past decade-plus and is now a staple of both BMW and Rolls Royce cars.
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AeControl
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BxCompute
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CCOMAND
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DiDrive
iDrive
BMW's iDrive system now has a litany of imitators and is an option in all models.
Question 29
Mercedes returned to the ultra-luxury market in 2002, producing two models under what separate marque?
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AMaybach
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BPullman
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CBugatti
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DDaimler
Maybach
Mercedes produced the 57 and 62 until 2013.
Question 30
One of the only luxury cars ever produced by VW, this full-sized model ceased production in 2016.
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AM5
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BTouareg
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CPhaeton
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DPanamera
Phaeton
The Phaeton was not a commercial success, with less than 1,000 sold some years in the United States.
Question 31
In which north-central German city are VW's headquarters?
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ARuhr
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BWolfsburg
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CMunich
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DBerlin
Wolfsburg
VW has headquarters in Wolfsburg, which is one of Germany's richest cities.
Question 32
This crossover has been in production since 2007, with the second generation debuting last year.
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ARoutan
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BCorrado
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CCorona
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DTiguan
Tiguan
The Tiguan is a portmanteau of "tiger" and "iguana", even though that doesn't really make sense.
Question 33
This V12-powered grand tourer produces an outlandish 730 horsepower yet somehow manages 15 miles per gallon - not that fuel cost would matter to owners.
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A456 M
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B730
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CF50
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DF12 Berlinetta
F12 Berlinetta
Only Ferrari could pull 730 hp from a naturally aspirated engine. This is the F12 Berlinetta.
Question 34
Only 39 of these exclusive Ferraris were manufactured between 1962 and 1964. Possibly the most sought-after car of all time, one example changed hands for $52 million in a sale in 2013.
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A250 GTO
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BEnzo Ferrari
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C300 Superamerica
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D458 Italia
250 GTO
This "Gran Turismo Omologato" is the 250 GTO.
Question 35
Ferrari's first attempt at a more reasonably-priced sports car, this 1968 creation featured the company's smallest engine yet, a V6.
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AMondial
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BDino 308 GT4
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CTestarossa
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DDino 206 GT
Dino 206 GT
Manufactured under its own marque until 1974, this is the Dino 206 GT.
Question 36
This luxurious series debuted as BMW's top of the line models in 1977. Still in production, many world-first innovations in technology began here, including head airbags and six-speed auto transmissions.
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A7 Series
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B5 Series
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C8 Series
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D2000 Series
7 Series
This is a first generation 7 Series, produced until 1986.
Question 37
This high-end supercar redefined Audi when it was first produced in 2005.
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AV12
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BRS4
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CQuattro
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DR8
R8
The Audi R8 is the carmaker's most expensive and fastest car.
Question 38
This prominent Italian coachbuilder has been associated with Ferrari since the 1950s, building many of its most iconic models. Shown here a 1957 model bearing its name.
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APagani
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BAscari
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CNavindra
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DPininfarina
Pininfarina
The coachbuilder is Pininfarina, and shown here is the 250 GT Cabriolet Pininfarina Series II.
Question 39
The spiritual successor of the classic Type 1, this coupe went on sale in 1998.
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ANew Beetle
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BCabriolet
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CNew Bug
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DType 11
New Beetle
The New Beetle was produced from 1998 - 2011.
Question 40
Which of the following brands does BMW not currently own?
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AMini
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BSaleen
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CRolls-Royce
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DHusqvarna Motorcycles
Saleen
BMW does not own Saleen, which is independently operated.
Question 41
Powered by a 250 horsepower V12, this iconic old-school Ferrari was at home on both the track and road.
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A250 GT California Spyder
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B250 GTO
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C365 Marinetta
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D400 Superamerica
250 GT California Spyder
This is the 250 GT California Spyder, designed for export to North America.
Question 42
The successor to the F40, this mid-90s supercar boasted a V12 engine developed from Ferrari's Formula One powerplant.
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AF50
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BSuperleggera
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CFXX
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DEnzo Ferrari
F50
Just like Ferrari itself, this car seems to get better with age. This is the F50.
Question 43
Last but not least, this luxury grand tourer was sold from 1978 until the mid 1990s. It may have never won over the 911 enthusiasts due to its front-placed engine, but at least a family of four could conceivably take a road trip in this car.
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AMacan
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B912
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C928
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D944
928
Shown here is a 1987 928 S4, complete with two (tiny) back seats.
Question 44
Another Ferrari supercar, this late '80s beast was built to celebrate Ferrari's 40th anniversary.
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AF50
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B400 Superamerica
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CF40
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D400 GT
F40
This anniversary present is the Ferrari F40.
Question 45
One of the best-selling Ferraris of all time, over 16,000 of this series were produced from 1999 - 2005.
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A408
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B360
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CMondial
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DCalifornia
360
With "so many" produced, maybe you can get your hands on one some day. Shown here is a Ferrari 360.
Question 46
BMW stepped firmly into the 21st century with this futuristic-looking sports car. On sale since 2014, it is currently the all-time best-selling plug-in sports car.
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Ae8
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BZ12
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Ci3
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Di8
i8
Part of BMW's electric "Project i", this is the i8.
Question 47
The oldest undisputed Ferrari, this model produced from 1948 - 1953 is arguably what put the carmaker on the map.
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ABarino
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B260 S
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C212 Export
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D166 MM Barchetta
166 MM Barchetta
Shown here is the competition version of the 166 S, the 166 MM, nicknamed "Barchetta".
Question 48
This luxury sports car put Porsche on the map as the first Porsche ever produced. It was also the company's only model until the 911 was introduced in 1964.
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AGT
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B356
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CMacan
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D901
356
Shown here is the "pre-A" first-generation Porsche 356, produced from 1948 - 1955.
Question 49
What is the name of Ferrari's racing division?
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AScuderia Ferrari
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BSuperleggera
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CGran Torino Omologato
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DRosso Corsa
Scuderia Ferrari
Scuderia means "stable" in Italian, and the division is called "Scuderia Ferrari".
Question 50
One of Porsche's all-time best-selling models, over 163,000 of these "entry-level" models were produced from 1982 - 1991.
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AMacan
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BBremen
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C928
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D944
944
Shown here is the U.S.-spec 944 Turbo.
Question 51
Developed under a joint project with a British automaker, this grand tourer was produced from 2003 - 2010.
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AGT Ferrari
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BSLR McLaren
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CSLS Bentley
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DTT Maybach
SLR McLaren
Mercedes-Benz and McLaren teamed up to make the SLR McLaren.
Question 52
Just 918 models of this hybrid supercar were produced from 2013 - 2015, which had a price tag that started at over $800,000. As of 2017, this is the world's fastest production car to 60 mph.
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ACarrera GT
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BMacan
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C918 Spyder
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D997 Turbo
918 Spyder
This is the Porsche 918 Spyder. It was produced from September 2013 to June 2015.
Question 53
This modern-day supercar is Ferrari's first hybrid, but it also produces a staggering 789 horsepower - the most of any Ferrari ever.
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AFXX
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BLaFerrari
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CTorino
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DF60
LaFerrari
Italian for "The Ferrari", this aptly-named car is the LaFerrari.
Question 54
This full-sized SUV was introduced in the US in 2006 and remains Audi's top of the line SUV/crossover.
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AQ7
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BS8
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CQ8
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DA8
Q7
This is the Q7, Audi's top of the line SUV/Crossover.
Question 55
This niche manufacturer has produced souped-up special editions of BMWs since 1965. Current models include the B7, which rockets to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds.
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AKoenigsegg
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BMerkel
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CRuf
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DAlpina
Alpina
This is the Alpina B7, but like all Alpina vehicles, it can be serviced at any BMW dealer.
Question 56
If cruising at a leisurely pace in the convertible version wasn't to your liking, the coupe version of this 2009 - 2016 roadster could top 155 mph.
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AZ4
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BM4
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C440i
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DZ6
Z4
This is the second generation Z4.
Question 57
Road and Track magazine called this legend "the most satisfying sports car in the world". Produced from 1966 - 1968, it remains one of the most expensive and collectible cars ever built.
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AMondial QV
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B250 LM
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C512 BB
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D275 GTB/4
275 GTB/4
One of the Ferrari 275 series, this is the 275 GTB/4.
Question 58
This car briefly held the record for world's fastest production car upon its 1986 introduction, with a top speed of 197 mph. Just 345 were produced.
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A912
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BMacan
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CGT1
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D959
959
Shown here is the 959, which was originally designed as a road-going version of Porsche's all-wheel-drive rally car.
Question 59
Designed by Wilhelm Maybach and Paul Daimler, this 1901 car became the first ever to bear the name "Mercedes", and is often considered the first modern automobile.
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A35 HP
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B100 HP
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CSL
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D300
35 HP
The Mercedes name was first used on the Mercedes 35 HP.
Question 60
Introduced in 1979, this compact sedan is currently in its sixth generation.
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APassat
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BPolo
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CJetta
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DRabbit
Jetta
Shown here is the current sixth-generation Jetta.
Question 61
Gull wing doors. Record speed. Iconic styling. This legendary post-war model served notice that Mercedes-Benz was the carmaker to beat in the 1950s.
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AGullwing
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BS60
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CSilver Arrow
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D300 SL
300 SL
This classy roadster is the 300 SL.
Question 62
Incredibly, the Bug was produced from 1938 until 2003 on the same platform. How many total were sold worldwide during this time?
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A16 million
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B18 million
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C14 million
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D21 million
21 million
The Bug is the all-time best selling car with over 21 million produced.
Question 63
These flagship luxury sedans were introduced in 1972 and are still produced today.
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AL-Class
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BC-Class
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CS-Class
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DE-Class
S-Class
Pictured here is the 2014 Mercedes S-Class.
Question 64
This "shooting-brake"-style 2 door coupe drew both cheers and jeers upon its 1998 introduction. It's hard to argue with the 315 hp under the hood, though.
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AM coupe
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B315i
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CM7
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DZ7
M coupe
Too unique for a number, this is the M coupe.
Question 65
This sedan was co-engineered by Porsche and produced only from 1991 - 1995.
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A500 E
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BC 30
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CS 65 AMG
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D600 S
500 E
This sedan is referred to as the 500 E, or E 500.
Question 66
Produced beginning with the 996 series 911s in 1999, this performance trim of the 911 comes with racing-spec changes such as the removal of rear seats. It has been sold in the U.S. since 2004.
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AGT3
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BGT1
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CRS
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DSport
GT3
This is the 996-era 911 GT3, making 355 hp and shooting to 60mph in 4 seconds.
Question 67
Ferrari was founded in 1939 in which northern Italian city?
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AMilan
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BBaruchetta
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CModena
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DScaglietta
Modena
Ferrari was founded in Modena in 1939.
Question 68
You may be familiar with BMW's electric car offerings, but what about other alternate fuel vehicles? Between 2005 - 2007, BMW built the first-ever vehicle with the ability to be powered by what unusual fuel type?
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ASolar Power
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BNitrogen
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CHydrogen
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DNatural Gas
Hydrogen
This is the BMW Hydrogen 7, which can be powered by either (or both) gasoline and hydrogen.
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