Mopar Quiz: How Well Do You Know Chrysler?

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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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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?

  • A
    Plymouth Valiant
  • B
    Plymouth Duster 340
  • C
    Dodge Coronet
  • D
    Chrysler C-300

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?

  • A
    Dodge Shelby
  • B
    Plymouth Barracuda 440
  • C
    Dodge Dart Grand Spaulding Special (GSS)
  • D
    Chrysler 300 Hurst

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?

  • A
    1992 Dodge Viper
  • B
    1978 Plymouth Fury
  • C
    1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst
  • D
    2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon

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?

  • A
    1970 Chrysler Cordoba
  • B
    1976 Dodge Aspen
  • C
    1980 Dodge Mirada
  • D
    1957 Plymouth Fury

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?

  • A
    Position of the Engine
  • B
    The 413 Max Wedge Engine
  • C
    Maximum Performance Wedge
  • D
    None of the Above

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?

  • A
    Disney cartoon
  • B
    Hollywood movie
  • C
    Racetrack
  • D
    Warner Bros. cartoon

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?

  • A
    Plymouth Barracuda
  • B
    Plymouth Cuda AAR
  • C
    Chrysler 300 Hurst
  • D
    Chrysler New Yorker

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?

  • A
    Nose Cone
  • B
    Hideaway Headlights
  • C
    Enormous Spoiler
  • D
    All of the Above

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?

  • A
    Plymouth Belvedere GTX
  • B
    Dodge Coronet Super Bee
  • C
    Dodge Dart Grand Spaulding Dodge
  • D
    Plymouth Cuda AAR

Question 10

Let's start with the basics. What does the name Mopar really mean?

  • A
    Motoring Partnership
  • B
    Motor Parts
  • C
    Motor Park
  • D
    More 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?

  • A
    24 Hours of Daytona
  • B
    NASCAR
  • C
    24 Hours of Le Mans
  • D
    Formula 1

Question 12

This car was a record-breaker, and helped Chrysler advertise the power of Hemi engines. Which Mopar are we talking about?

  • A
    1954 Chrysler New Yorker
  • B
    1952 Chrysler Imperial Phaeton
  • C
    1950 Chrysler Newport
  • D
    1946 Chrysler Royal

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?

  • A
    Dodge Dart 413 Max Wedge
  • B
    Chrysler C-300
  • C
    Chrysler 300 Hurst
  • D
    Dodge Hemi Dart LO23 Super Stock

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?

  • A
    Plymouth Cuda AAR
  • B
    Plymouth Cuda Trans Am
  • C
    Plymouth Cuda RT
  • D
    Plymouth Cuda Performance Version

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?

  • A
    Dodge Super Bee
  • B
    Plymouth Road Runner
  • C
    Plymouth GTX
  • D
    None of the above

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?

  • A
    Dodge Challenger SRT Demon
  • B
    Dodge Challenger R/T
  • C
    Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat
  • D
    None of the Above

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?

  • A
    1957 Plymouth Fury V-800
  • B
    1959 Plymouth Sport Fury
  • C
    1956 Dodge D-500
  • D
    1958 Plymouth Belvedere

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?

  • A
    Raymond Beadle
  • B
    Ronnie Sox
  • C
    Dick Landy
  • D
    Darrell Alderman

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?

  • A
    7.0 Liter Hemi V8
  • B
    5.2 Liter Max Wedge
  • C
    5.7 Hemi V8
  • D
    6.3 Liter Magnum V8

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?

  • A
    Functional Hood Scoop
  • B
    Triple Carburetion
  • C
    Staggered Tires
  • D
    Lift-Off Hood

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