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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:

  • A
    Golf
  • B
    Type 1/Bug
  • C
    Polo
  • D
    Kombi

Question 2

Known as the Golf overseas, this compact car had big shoes to fill in 1974 as the successor to the Beetle.

  • A
    Citi
  • B
    Rabbit
  • C
    Squirrel
  • D
    Fox

Question 3

Volkswagen introduced a sports car to its lineup in 1955 as post-war living standards improved across Europe. What is it called?

  • A
    Karmann Ghia
  • B
    Golf
  • C
    Thing
  • D
    Sport

Question 4

What is the English translation of "Volkswagen"?

  • A
    Folk song
  • B
    People's car
  • C
    Communist car
  • D
    National wagon

Question 5

Ferdinand Porsche designed the most manufactured car of a single platform, which was also the first-rear-engined car since the Brass Era. Which car is that?

  • A
    Porsche 360 Cisitalia
  • B
    Porsche 911
  • C
    Porsche 356
  • D
    Volkswagen Type 1

Question 6

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.

  • A
    Tiguan
  • B
    CC
  • C
    Touareg
  • D
    Passat

Question 7

What name was given to the record-breaking Mercedes-Benz race cars of the 1930s?

  • A
    White Tigers
  • B
    Red Dragons
  • C
    Green Hornets
  • D
    Silver Arrows

Question 8

A legendary roadster. That's all the introduction this car needs. Can you name it?

  • A
    Alfa Romeo Giulia
  • B
    Alfa Romeo GTV
  • C
    Alfa Romeo Spider
  • D
    Alfa Romeo 4C

Question 9

This is a road rally car, first introduced in 1980. At that time, no other automaker had a high-speed, lightweight and four-wheel drive to offer. Audi was the first. Do you know its name?

  • A
    Audi 90
  • B
    Audi A3
  • C
    Audi 100
  • D
    Audi Quattro

Question 10

BMW's entry-level series is also its best selling, with annual sales sometimes exceeding 500,000.

  • A
    3 Series
  • B
    1000 Series
  • C
    D Series
  • D
    4 Series

Question 11

This eccentric, unclassifiable vehicle went on sale in the US in 1973, although it entered production as a military vehicle in 1968.

  • A
    Kombi
  • B
    Thing
  • C
    200
  • D
    Golf

Question 12

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.

  • A
    Gottlieb Daimler
  • B
    Ferdinand Porsche
  • C
    Mercedes Schmidt
  • D
    Karl Benz

Question 13

Audi, with the support of a number of scientists, Google, and other companies, produced the Audi Lunar Quattro. What is it?

  • A
    A self-driving Audi
  • B
    A lunar rover
  • C
    Voice activated search technology
  • D
    Wi-fi enabled key

Question 14

Lamborghini has had a number of owners in its 55-year history. Which carmaker has owned Lambo since 1998?

  • A
    Vector
  • B
    Audi
  • C
    BMW
  • D
    Fiat

Question 15

Replacing the Miura as Lamborghini's flagship model, this revolutionary supercar remained in production from 1974 - 1990.

  • A
    Veneno
  • B
    Jalpa
  • C
    Countach
  • D
    Espero

Question 16

The 2020 Audi RS6 Avant was worth all the wait. It's an executive car that behaves like a supercar. Do you know how long it takes to reach 60mph?

  • A
    1 second
  • B
    6.2 seconds
  • C
    3.5 seconds
  • D
    9.1 seconds

Question 17

This German racing driver is synonymous with Ferrari, winning five consecutive Formula One championships from 2000 - 2004.

  • A
    Ayrton Senna
  • B
    Niki Lauda
  • C
    Michael Schumacher
  • D
    Stirling Moss

Question 18

This supercar defined the 1990s with its bold looks and ridiculous power. It was the first Lamborghini capable of exceeding 200 MPH.

  • A
    Reventon
  • B
    Superleggera
  • C
    Diablo
  • D
    Murcielago

Question 19

VW's pickup truck debuted in the U.S. in 1978 but was only sold there through 1984. What is it called?

  • A
    Fox
  • B
    Toddy
  • C
    Polo
  • D
    Rabbit Pickup

Question 20

Before Rolls-Royce was forced into receivership, in 1931 it purchased a famous automaker. Do you know its name?

  • A
    Studebaker
  • B
    Mercedes-Benz
  • C
    Daimler
  • D
    Bentley

Question 21

This crossover has been in production since 2007, with the second generation debuting last year.

  • A
    Routan
  • B
    Corrado
  • C
    Corona
  • D
    Tiguan

Question 22

Do you know what prompted Rolls-Royce to start making airplane engines?

  • A
    Charles Rolls's fascination with airplanes
  • B
    The company founders' desire to make air travel cheap
  • C
    World War I
  • D
    A need for a secondary cash stream

Question 23

This V12-powered model has been Lamborghini's flagship since 2011 and carries a base price of nearly $400,000.

  • A
    Aventador
  • B
    Centenario
  • C
    Veneno
  • D
    Impresante

Question 24

Reflecting the 'B' in BMW, in which German state is BMW's headquarters?

  • A
    Berlin
  • B
    Bavaria
  • C
    Brandenburg
  • D
    Baden-Wurttemburg

Question 25

In the mid-2000s, Porsche engineers and designers created a car that Ferdinand Porsche would've been proud of. This car came with a V10 that delivered 603 horsepower. Even today, it costs half a million dollars. Which Porsche model are we talking about?

  • A
    Porsche Cayenne
  • B
    Porsche Carrera GT
  • C
    Porsche Taycan
  • D
    Porsche Cayman

Question 26

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.

  • A
    M1
  • B
    M3
  • C
    550s
  • D
    750i

Question 27

BMW owned Land Rover in the 1990s and developed this SUV, released in 1999, based on the Range Rover.

  • A
    M6
  • B
    Q7
  • C
    S5
  • D
    X5

Question 28

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.

  • A
    Pagani
  • B
    Ascari
  • C
    Navindra
  • D
    Pininfarina

Question 29

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.

  • A
    250 GTO
  • B
    Enzo Ferrari
  • C
    300 Superamerica
  • D
    458 Italia

Question 30

In which north-central German city are VW's headquarters?

  • A
    Ruhr
  • B
    Wolfsburg
  • C
    Munich
  • D
    Berlin

Question 31

The V10-powered predecessor of the Huracan, this car is Lamborghini's all-time best seller. Over 14,000 were sold between 2003 - 2013.

  • A
    Espero
  • B
    Gallardo
  • C
    LM002
  • D
    Veneno

Question 32

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.

  • A
    456 M
  • B
    730
  • C
    F50
  • D
    F12 Berlinetta

Question 33

This grand tourer was produced from 1968 to 1973 and placed first in the inaugural Cannonball Run.

  • A
    365 GTB/4 Daytona
  • B
    365 Berlinetta Boxer
  • C
    F68
  • D
    400 Superamerica

Question 34

This performance wing of Mercedes was founded as an independent racing engine manufacturer in 1967.

  • A
    SLR
  • B
    AMG
  • C
    SLS
  • D
    TNT

Question 35

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.

  • A
    eControl
  • B
    xCompute
  • C
    COMAND
  • D
    iDrive

Question 36

The spiritual successor of the classic Type 1, this coupe went on sale in 1998.

  • A
    New Beetle
  • B
    Cabriolet
  • C
    New Bug
  • D
    Type 11

Question 37

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.

  • A
    EL-Class
  • B
    SS-Class
  • C
    SL-Class
  • D
    GT-Class

Question 38

The Audi RS2 Avant was a limited edition and a high performance 5-door SUV. The RS2 was created in collaboration with another automaker. Do you know who?

  • A
    Mercedes-Benz
  • B
    Porsche
  • C
    Mazda
  • D
    Aston Martin

Question 39

Powered by a 250 horsepower V12, this iconic old-school Ferrari was at home on both the track and road.

  • A
    250 GT California Spyder
  • B
    250 GTO
  • C
    365 Marinetta
  • D
    400 Superamerica

Question 40

Another Ferrari supercar, this late '80s beast was built to celebrate Ferrari's 40th anniversary.

  • A
    F50
  • B
    400 Superamerica
  • C
    F40
  • D
    400 GT

Question 41

Another recent limited edition, this model was produced to honor the company founder's 100th birthday. 40 examples were produced in 2016, all making a ludicrous 759 horsepower.

  • A
    Egoiste
  • B
    Sesto Elemento
  • C
    Centenario
  • D
    Espero

Question 42

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.

  • A
    7 Series
  • B
    5 Series
  • C
    8 Series
  • D
    2000 Series

Question 43

Mercedes returned to the ultra-luxury market in 2002, producing two models under what separate marque?

  • A
    Maybach
  • B
    Pullman
  • C
    Bugatti
  • D
    Daimler

Question 44

The successor to the F40, this mid-90s supercar boasted a V12 engine developed from Ferrari's Formula One powerplant.

  • A
    F50
  • B
    Superleggera
  • C
    FXX
  • D
    Enzo Ferrari

Question 45

This iconic V12 car had big shoes to fill as the flagship and follow-up to the Diablo. Produced from 2001 - 2010, it's safe to say it succeeded.

  • A
    Veneno
  • B
    Superleggera
  • C
    Espero
  • D
    Murcielago

Question 46

The oldest undisputed Ferrari, this model produced from 1948 - 1953 is arguably what put the carmaker on the map.

  • A
    Barino
  • B
    260 S
  • C
    212 Export
  • D
    166 MM Barchetta

Question 47

This car is Audi's top-of-the-line model, a mid-engine, 2-seater sports car introduced in 2006 and still in production. What's its name?

  • A
    Audi R8
  • B
    Audi Q3
  • C
    Audi A4
  • D
    Audi A3

Question 48

Possibly the first modern supercar, this 1966 model put Lamborghini on the map and was the fastest production car of its day.

  • A
    LM002
  • B
    Miura
  • C
    Countach
  • D
    Murcielago

Question 49

This convertible coupe was the first of its kind, introduced in 2007 in the US. Royce's coupe was, and still is, considered the epitome of luxury. Do you know its name?

  • A
    Phantom IV
  • B
    Silver Shadow
  • C
    Silver Ghost
  • D
    Phantom Convertible Coupe

Question 50

In 2019 an Audi model won the "World Luxury Car" award. Can you name the model?

  • A
    Audi A5
  • B
    Audi A7
  • C
    Audi A4
  • D
    Audi Q3

Question 51

This Porsche was built in collaboration with Volkswagen. However, it ended up being one of the most hated Porsches ever. Which model are we talking about?

  • A
    Porsche 996
  • B
    Porsche 924
  • C
    Porsche 914
  • D
    Porsche Cayenne

Question 52

This "Rambo Lambo" is the only Lamborghini SUV to enter production as of 2017.

  • A
    Americano
  • B
    LM002
  • C
    Espero
  • D
    Impresante

Question 53

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.

  • A
    e8
  • B
    Z12
  • C
    i3
  • D
    i8

Question 54

This famously boxy vehicle class wasn't brought to the United States until 2002, although it's been sold overseas since the 1970s. Perhaps because it was originally built as a one-off for the Shah of Iran.

  • A
    I-Class
  • B
    G-Class
  • C
    SLK-Class
  • D
    SUV-Class

Question 55

What is the name of Ferrari's racing division?

  • A
    Scuderia Ferrari
  • B
    Superleggera
  • C
    Gran Torino Omologato
  • D
    Rosso Corsa

Question 56

In which city is Mercedes-Benz's headquarters?

  • A
    Vienna, Austria
  • B
    Stuttgart, Germany
  • C
    Munich, Germany
  • D
    Berlin, Germany

Question 57

Do you know which one of these automakers owns the Rolls-Royce line today?

  • A
    Chrysler
  • B
    General Motors
  • C
    BMW
  • D
    Ford

Question 58

This modern-day supercar is Ferrari's first hybrid, but it also produces a staggering 789 horsepower - the most of any Ferrari ever.

  • A
    FXX
  • B
    LaFerrari
  • C
    Torino
  • D
    F60

Question 59

Developed under a joint project with a British automaker, this grand tourer was produced from 2003 - 2010.

  • A
    GT Ferrari
  • B
    SLR McLaren
  • C
    SLS Bentley
  • D
    TT Maybach

Question 60

Among the fastest and most comfortable sports sedans of all time, this Porsche was launched in 2009, and in 2013 a facelift was introduced. What's it called?

  • A
    Porsche Boxster
  • B
    Porsche Panamera
  • C
    Porsche Taycan
  • D
    Porsche Cayenne

Question 61

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.

  • A
    Mondial QV
  • B
    250 LM
  • C
    512 BB
  • D
    275 GTB/4

Question 62

BMW's famous logo has represented the company for approximately 100 years. What do the colors in the logo symbolize?

  • A
    Colors in the flag of Bavaria.
  • B
    Air and water, the original place of use for BMW's boat and plane engines.
  • C
    Crest of Kaiser Wilhelm II.
  • D
    Founder Karl Rupp's favorite colors.

Question 63

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.

  • A
    Koenigsegg
  • B
    Merkel
  • C
    Ruf
  • D
    Alpina

Question 64

This sedan was the fastest production sedan ever at the time of its 1985 introduction. Based on a modified 5 series, it is still in production today.

  • A
    M1
  • B
    550i
  • C
    M5
  • D
    55 AMG

Question 65

Introduced in 1979, this compact sedan is currently in its sixth generation.

  • A
    Passat
  • B
    Polo
  • C
    Jetta
  • D
    Rabbit

Question 66

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.

  • A
    35 HP
  • B
    100 HP
  • C
    SL
  • D
    300

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