Flaming Hearts: Can You Correctly Guess The Engines Of These Cars?

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In most cases, it is the engine that defines a car, and not the design or the number of doors. 

It's hard to imagine a full-size luxury sedan without a fittingly big engine, or a city hatchback without a smaller, economical power plant. 

However, engines and the cars they're put in are not always obvious. Jump right into our quiz to find out how well you know your engines!


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Engines Quiz Questions

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Question 1

The Mazda RX-8, one of the most loved sports cars, released in 2002, features one of the most innovative engines. Although it sucks a lot of fuel, it's still one of the most efficient engines out there. Can you guess its name?

  • A
    Wankel Rotary
  • B
    Eisenhuth Compound
  • C
    Knight Sleeve Valve
  • D
    Flathead V8

Question 2

De Tomaso Pantera, one of the most iconic cars of the '70s, although Italian, was powered by an American engine. Can you name that engine?

  • A
    5.8-liter Ford Cleveland V8
  • B
    8.4-liter V10
  • C
    7.0-liter Hemi V8
  • D
    3.8-liter Ford Essex V6

Question 3

The 1987 Buick GNX is the perfect definition of a sleeper. Under the humble, unassuming looks of a regular Buick Regal hides supercar-shattering performance, all thanks to the GNX's innovative power plant. Can you guess its engine?

  • A
    3.8-liter turbocharged V6
  • B
    4.2-liter supercharged V8
  • C
    6.8-liter V8
  • D
    2.2-liter twin-turbocharged inline-four

Question 4

The 1985 Lamborghini Countach LP500QV is a true supercar classic. What engine does it have?

  • A
    4.8-liter V12
  • B
    5.0-liter V8
  • C
    5.2-liter V12
  • D
    4.0-liter inline-six

Question 5

Nissan, one of Japan's most famous car companies, is known for its efficient and easy-to-fix engines. What engine is used on base Nissan models?

  • A
    1.8-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder
  • B
    2.0-liter inline-four with VVT
  • C
    2.5-liter Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG) DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder
  • D
    All of the above

Question 6

The 2020 Audi RS3 sedan is a wonderful everyday performance car. It also has a rather unique engine - can you guess which one?

  • A
    3.2-liter VR6
  • B
    1.8-liter inline-three
  • C
    2.5-liter turbocharged inline-five
  • D
    2.8-liter supercharged V6

Question 7

Bentley is known for having an engine with the second-longest production in history, right after the Chevy small-block. What engine is that?

  • A
    6.75-liter V8
  • B
    5.5-liter V10
  • C
    2.2-liter straight-four
  • D
    3.6-liter V6

Question 8

The Bugatti Veyron, an iconic French supercar, was released in 2005. It features one of the craziest and most complicated engines in the history of the car industry. Do you know which one?

  • A
    8.0-liter W12
  • B
    8.0-liter W16
  • C
    5.5-liter V12
  • D
    6.0-liter turbocharged V8

Question 9

The 1968 Plymouth Road Runner is a true icon of the American car industry as one of the original muscle cars. Its success is largely due to one famed Chrysler engine. Can you identify it?

  • A
    7.0-liter V8
  • B
    6.5-liter supercharged V8
  • C
    4.2-liter inline-six
  • D
    5.9-liter V8

Question 10

One of the most misunderstood and underrated cars, the Dyna Panhard was a small, front-wheel drive French automobile. It featured one of the oddest engines that ever notched class wins at the 24 Hours of the Le Mans. Can you identify it?

  • A
    3.4-liter V6
  • B
    2.0-liter flat-four
  • C
    2.2-liter flat-twin
  • D
    0.8-liter two-cylinder boxer motor

Question 11

Back in the 1930s, the Duesenberg Model J was, arguably, the finest automobile money could buy. It was also one of the fastest, thanks to its impressive engine. Which one of these units powered the Model J?

  • A
    6.5-liter supercharged straight-six
  • B
    6.9-liter V12
  • C
    7.0-liter supercharged straight-six
  • D
    7.2-liter V8

Question 12

The Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio is one of the most powerful sports sedans in the industry. It features one of the most powerful engines to come from Alfa Romeo. Can you guess it?

  • A
    6.2-liter V8
  • B
    3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six
  • C
    4.4-liter V8
  • D
    2.9-liter twin-turbo V6

Question 13

The 2000 BMW M3, known to the enthusiasts as the E46, is not only considered to be the best incarnation of the model but one of the best sports cars ever. Its styling is as iconic and timeless as its engine. What engine will you find under its hood?

  • A
    3.8-liter V8
  • B
    3.0-liter V6
  • C
    2.8-liter straight-six
  • D
    3.2-liter straight-six

Question 14

Just like the Veyron, the limited-production and underrated supercar Cizeta Moroder is also defined by its engine. Can you guess it?

  • A
    6.0-liter two flat-plane V8
  • B
    5.5 liter V16
  • C
    8.2-liter W12
  • D
    5.4 liter V8

Question 15

The Toyota Corolla of 1985 features one of the most innovative engines of that time. This engine did wonders for Toyota's reputation, and is remembered even today. Do you know its name?

  • A
    0.8-liter 2U
  • B
    4 AGE Inline-4
  • C
    2.0 liter 3-Y
  • D
    2.3-liter straight-4

Question 16

The BMW i8 is quite a beloved car all around the world. In 2008, its engine was crowned the International Engine of the Year. Can you guess it?

  • A
    3.2-liter straight five
  • B
    1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder hybrid
  • C
    2.0-liter four-cylinder electric hybrid
  • D
    4.0-liter straight-five

Question 17

Unveiled in 2016, the second-generation Ford GT is, once again, a spiritual successor to the Ford GT40 Le Mans racecar of the 1960s. What engine is it powered by?

  • A
    3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6
  • B
    5.4-liter supercharged V8
  • C
    4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8
  • D
    3.0-liter hybrid V6

Question 18

Ferrari revealed Dino's engine in 1957, and since then it has become a legend. After Dino's success in racing, its engine found its way into the production road car, the Dino 206 GT/GTS. Do you know the name of its engine?

  • A
    2.4-liter V6
  • B
    2.2-liter inline-four
  • C
    5.2-liter V12
  • D
    4.0-liter V8

Question 19

This is an internal combustion engine, introduced in 1868, that uses sleeve valves instead of the poppet valves. Later on it was used in many Mercedes cars, such as the 10/30 hp. Its influence in today's engines cannot be ignored, but can you guess its name?

  • A
    Duesenberg straight six
  • B
    Eisenhuth Compound
  • C
    Knight Engine
  • D
    Panhard Flat-Twin

Question 20

The 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is widely considered to be one of the best supercars ever and the last truly analog performance car. It's the quintessence of everything Porsche stands for, and its mighty engine reflects that. What was the Carrera GT powered by?

  • A
    5.7-liter V10
  • B
    4.0-liter twin-turbocharged flat-six
  • C
    5.5-liter turbocharged V8
  • D
    6.0-liter V12

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