Mopar Quiz: How Well Do You Know Chrysler?
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Chrysler, one of the "Big Three" automobile manufacturers in the U.S., has always been designing exceptional cars. Their muscle cars, also known as "Mopars" have shaped the automotive industry forever. But how well do you know Chrysler cars? Take our quiz to find out.
Chrysler cars might be in the shadows nowadays, but back in the day, they were among the most extraordinary cars on the market. And that’s for a reason. They are one of the pioneers of the muscle car culture. Their famous 426 Hemi and 440 Magnum engines are still well-remembered.
Chrysler engineers help spread the muscle car culture all around the world. To this day, everyone talks about the glorious old days. The name “Mopar” will excite every car enthusiast in the world. Most of your favorite cars from the ‘60s were either inspired or produced by Chrysler. This only proves our point that Chrysler is the king of muscle.
But how well do you know the famous muscle cars, their history and all the drag races? Take our quiz to find out.
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Vasilii KulevVasilii Kulev is a digital marketing specialist during business hours and a trivia writer in his spare time. His areas of interest range from cars and music to science, history, and food. Whenever he's not busy writing quizzes, you can catch him at the local used records store or the newest craft beer bar. He also wrote this entire bio himself in third person.
Mopar Quiz Questions
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Question 1
Although this car looked like the other competitors, it still featured a smaller 275-horsepower engine. Hence, the name "junior muscle". Which Mopar are we talking about?
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APlymouth Valiant
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BPlymouth Duster 340
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CDodge Coronet
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DChrysler C-300
Plymouth Duster 340
The Duster 340 was the affordable, compact muscle car that could reach 60 mph in under six seconds. Due to the rising emission standards, Plymouth was forced to give it less power.
Question 2
This Mopar was created in collaboration with an aftermarket tuner. They put a 383 cid V8 engine in a small compact body, and the result was fascinating. Which famous tuner model are we talking about?
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ADodge Shelby
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BPlymouth Barracuda 440
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CDodge Dart Grand Spaulding Special (GSS)
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DChrysler 300 Hurst
Dodge Dart Grand Spaulding Special (GSS)
Although the Dodge Dart Grand Spaulding Special was only a tuner model, it's still an important part of the Mopar muscle car history. At first, Dodge thought it's impossible to fit a V8 in such a small body, but Mr. Norm, the head of the Grand Spaulding, proved them wrong.
Question 3
Although many Mopar cars were rated for over 400 horsepower in the early '60s, the engine rating changed in 1972 from "gross" to "net". So, what was the first Mopar to produce 400 net horsepower?
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A1992 Dodge Viper
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B1978 Plymouth Fury
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C1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst
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D2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon
1992 Dodge Viper
The Dodge Viper from 1992 is the first Mopar to be rated over 400 net horsepower. It featured a 488 cid V10 engine that delivered tons and tons of torque.
Question 4
Anyone familiar with a Mopar muscle car knows the torsion-bar front suspension, a unique design at that time. Which was the first Mopar car to get this setup?
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A1970 Chrysler Cordoba
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B1976 Dodge Aspen
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C1980 Dodge Mirada
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D1957 Plymouth Fury
1957 Plymouth Fury
The first Mopar muscle car to get the torsion-bar front suspension was the 1957 Plymouth Fury, which also won <i>Motor Trend's</i> Car of the Year.
Question 5
The Dodge Dart 413 Max Wedge in 1959 was a family car. When it entered the drag scene in the '60s it became an iconic muscle car. What does the name 413 Max Wedge stand for?
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APosition of the Engine
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BThe 413 Max Wedge Engine
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CMaximum Performance Wedge
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DNone of the Above
The 413 Max Wedge Engine
Although Max Wedge means Maximum Performance Wedge, the term 413 Max Wedge in the Dodge Dart stands for the massive 6.8-liter V8 engine, which made it an ideal car for drag racing.
Question 6
Probably the most iconic car of the muscle car era, the Plymouth Road Runner was a game-changer for the whole automotive industry. Where did the Roadrunner get its name?
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ADisney cartoon
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BHollywood movie
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CRacetrack
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DWarner Bros. cartoon
Warner Bros. cartoon
The Road Runner was a cartoon character from the iconic <i>Looney Tunes</i> cartoon series. Fun fact: Chrysler paid $60,000 (in '60s dollars) for the rights to the name. Many people thought the company was crazy to do so, but they still loved the Road Runner.
Question 7
Ford Mustang is widely considered to be the first pony car ever. However, Chrysler released a similar car two weeks prior to the launch of the Mustang. Which car are we talking about?
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APlymouth Barracuda
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BPlymouth Cuda AAR
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CChrysler 300 Hurst
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DChrysler New Yorker
Plymouth Barracuda
The Plymouth Barracuda was introduced on April 1, 1964, while the Mustang was introduced on April 17. Although it's still a matter of dispute, many Mopar fans will say the Barracuda is the first pony.
Question 8
The Plymouth Superbird was one of the craziest muscle cars ever produced in Detroit. To homologate the car for racing, Plymouth built only 2,000 road-going models. And they were sold all over America. What did Plymouth do to make the car more aerodynamic?
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ANose Cone
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BHideaway Headlights
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CEnormous Spoiler
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DAll of the Above
All of the Above
In order to make the Superbird more aerodynamic, Plymouth installed a nose cone, hideaway headlights and a gigantic spoiler in the back. Plus they transformed the rear glass window from the concave shape to a regular design.
Question 9
This car was considered "the Gentleman's Muscle Car". It had a 440 horsepower V8 engine, and was inspired by the iconic Pontiac GTO. Which Mopar are we talking about?
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APlymouth Belvedere GTX
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BDodge Coronet Super Bee
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CDodge Dart Grand Spaulding Dodge
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DPlymouth Cuda AAR
Plymouth Belvedere GTX
The Plymouth Belvedere GTX arrived too late for the muscle car trend, which is why it stayed in production for only five years. It featured a 440 V8 engine that kicked out 375 horsepower.
Question 10
Let's start with the basics. What does the name Mopar really mean?
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AMotoring Partnership
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BMotor Parts
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CMotor Park
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DMore Parts
Motor Parts
The name Mopar is a combination of the words "motor" and "parts". It was used first by Chrysler back in the twenties, and it became a brand in 1937, appearing on a can of antifreeze sold by Chrysler Motor Parts.
Question 11
Although racing events are still important, during the muscle car wars, they were the most significant events of the year. The Dodge Charger Daytona was an influential and famous car of that era. What was the main place in which it raced and succeeded?
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A24 Hours of Daytona
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BNASCAR
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C24 Hours of Le Mans
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DFormula 1
NASCAR
When NASCAR regulations changed, Dodge used the opportunity and created the famous aero racer, the Daytona. It featured a standard 440 V-8 engine and only 70 units received the iconic 526 Hemi engine.
Question 12
This car was a record-breaker, and helped Chrysler advertise the power of Hemi engines. Which Mopar are we talking about?
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A1954 Chrysler New Yorker
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B1952 Chrysler Imperial Phaeton
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C1950 Chrysler Newport
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D1946 Chrysler Royal
1954 Chrysler New Yorker
The New Yorker is one of the most important cars for Chrysler. Although it's quite old and slow by today's standards, back in the day, it featured a 5.4 liter Hemi V8 that delivered 235 horsepower. It finally put Chrysler on the map.
Question 13
This Mopar was made in collaboration with an aftermarket tuning studio, and although it was one of the most extraordinary cars of that time, it never sold well. Can you guess its name?
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ADodge Dart 413 Max Wedge
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BChrysler C-300
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CChrysler 300 Hurst
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DDodge Hemi Dart LO23 Super Stock
Chrysler 300 Hurst
The Chrysler 300 Hurst didn't get as much spotlight as it deserved. It was made in collaboration with Hurst Performance. The 300 Hurst featured a V8 engine that kicked out 375 gross horsepower.
Question 14
The Plymouth 'Hemi Cuda is a very valuable classic muscle car. Due to its success in the Trans Am Championship, a rarer, more interesting version of it was produced. Can you guess its name?
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APlymouth Cuda AAR
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BPlymouth Cuda Trans Am
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CPlymouth Cuda RT
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DPlymouth Cuda Performance Version
Plymouth Cuda AAR
The Plymouth AAR is the rarer version of the Cuda Hemi that was launched in 1970. Although the AAR didn't feature the Hemi engine, it had a 5.6 liter V8 with 290 horsepower.
Question 15
Muscle cars and hood scoops go together like bread and butter. However, true functional hoods didn't come into production until the late '60s. Which of these Mopars cars was the first one to be offered with a hood scoop?
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ADodge Super Bee
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BPlymouth Road Runner
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CPlymouth GTX
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DNone of the above
Dodge Super Bee
The Dodge Super Bee was the first muscle car to feature a functional hood scoop. The car was produced from 1968 until 1971. However the Super Bee model name got resurrected in 2007.
Question 16
This is an extreme car. It features a 6.2-liter V8 engine, drag tires, trans brake system, and a Torque Reverse. It has 840 horsepower. Which modern Mopar are we talking about?
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ADodge Challenger SRT Demon
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BDodge Challenger R/T
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CDodge Challenger SRT Hellcat
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DNone of the Above
Dodge Challenger SRT Demon
The Dodge SRT Demon is what's keeping the Mopar name alive. It's one of the most recent Dodge models and it's a wild one. It can reach 60 mph in only 2.3 seconds. Just goes to show that Chrysler's still in the game.
Question 17
Although many car enthusiasts consider the 1964 Pontiac GTO to be the first muscle car, many Mopar fans disagree. Which car is considered to be the first true muscle car?
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A1957 Plymouth Fury V-800
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B1959 Plymouth Sport Fury
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C1956 Dodge D-500
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D1958 Plymouth Belvedere
1956 Dodge D-500
The 260-horsepower 1956 Dodge D-500 is considered to be the first muscle car by many Mopar fans. However, this muscle wasn't powered by a Hemi engine, instead, it featured a 318 cid V8.
Question 18
The driver of the Hemi-powered Blue Max is often listed among the 50 greatest racecar drivers ever. He won a total of 28 national events, four NHRA championships, and a U.S. National victory in 1981. Do you know his name?
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ARaymond Beadle
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BRonnie Sox
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CDick Landy
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DDarrell Alderman
Raymond Beadle
From 1979 to 1982, Raymond Beadle was the king of muscle. He drove the Plymouths to victory, almost every time. In 1981, besides the U.S. National Victory, Beadle also won a third IHRA car championship, in the same Plymouth. It was a good year.
Question 19
The Dodge Challenger R/T was rather late to the pony car party. Nevertheless, it left its footprint in the automotive industry immediately after its release in 1970. What engine did it feature?
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A7.0 Liter Hemi V8
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B5.2 Liter Max Wedge
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C5.7 Hemi V8
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D6.3 Liter Magnum V8
6.3 Liter Magnum V8
The Dodge Challenger R/T was offered with a 6.3 liter Magnum V8 engine that, combined with the car's light weight, allowed you to reach 60 mph in only 5.5 seconds. In the '70s that was memorable.
Question 20
In the Trans Am racing era, this was a famous homologation special. The Dodge Challenger T/A and Plymouth AAR were the first Mopars to be equipped with it. What was this special option?
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AFunctional Hood Scoop
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BTriple Carburetion
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CStaggered Tires
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DLift-Off Hood
Staggered Tires
The Dodge Challenger T/A and Plymouth AAR were the first American muscle cars to be equipped with staggered tires - wider rubber in the rear than in the front. Soon enough, it became a famous racing option.
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