See If You Know All About What's Under The Hood By Passing This Quiz That's All About Engines!
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You can have the nicest car you want, but there is one thing that all cars need...an engine! If you don't have that one key thing, your car may as well be a fancy sculpture that looks like a car. Take this quiz and see if you have the goods to know what is under the hood!
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Question 1
Even if you are absolutely foreign to car engineering, you must know this. What are the two types of valves that your engine has?
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ABait and switch
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BIntake and exhaust
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CIncome and outgo
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DCatch and release
Intake and exhaust
The intake and exhaust valves names are self-explanatory. The intake ones allow the fuel/air mixture to be injected into each cylinder, meanwhile the exhaust valves are the ones that release gases in order to make space for the next cycle.
Question 2
You know you need to change the oil every 5,000 miles, right? Well, what part do you need to replace each time you get your oil changed?
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AThe oil temperature sensor
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BThe oil pan
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CThe oil filter
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DThe dipstick
The oil filter
The oil filter plays an essential part in ensuring you oil lubricates your engine. Furthermore, it protects the engine from potential damage. That said, your oil filter is your engine's first line of defense against any contaminations.
Question 3
This device spins with the crankshafts and keeps the rotation more consistent. Can you guess its name?
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AThe battery
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BThe LiSU
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CThe flywheel
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DThe alternator
The flywheel
If it wasn't for the flywheel, the internal combustion process would be uneven. The flywheel helps in storing rotational energy, and keeps the rotation process consistent.
Question 4
Do you know where the freeze plugs are located?
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AThe engine block
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BThe radiator
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CThe A/C
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DUnderneath the passenger compartment
The engine block
The freeze plugs are usually found on the engine block. Whether it's on the back, side, or underneath depends on the type of car you own. The plugs help to relieve pressure inside the engine in freezing conditions.
Question 5
Although these names might fool you a bit, can you tell us which of these devices moves the coolant around the engine?
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AFuel pump
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BWater pump
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COil pump
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DAir pump
Water pump
Although modern cars use antifreeze instead of water in the coolant system, the water pump is the one that keeps things moving. If the water pump malfunctions, your car will heat up.
Question 6
In a manual transmission vehicle, which one of these mechanical devices connects the engine to the transmission?
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AThe clutch
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BThe connecting rod
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CThe Johnson rod
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DThe camshaft
The clutch
The clutch is a mechanical device which transfers the rotational power from the engine to the wheels in any manual vehicle. The clutch, of course, is a vital part of any car's machinery as the engine always generates power, but the wheels aren't spinning without it.
Question 7
Which one of these modern parts replaced the infamous carburetors of old cars?
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ADistributors
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BOverhead cams
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CSodium valves
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DFuel injectors
Fuel injectors
The fuel injector nowadays has replaced the carburetor that used to create the fuel/air mixture. In modern cars, however, the injector simply acts as a spray nozzle to break the fuel and air until they enter the cylinder chamber.
Question 8
Which one of these auxiliary motors does your car's engine need for it to start moving?
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ACrankshaft motor
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BStarter motor
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CBlower motor
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DCylinder motor
Starter motor
Before the starter motors became a standard part of the car, drivers usually had to use a crank to get their engine started. Basically, the starter motor helps the engine to turn over through giving it an initial boost. After that happens, the engine wakes up and gets the combustion process started.
Question 9
Do you know what system are you modifying when you add headers to an engine?
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AThe fuel injection system
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BThe exhaust system
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CThe cooling system
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DThe air intake system
The exhaust system
When adding headers on your engine, you're modifying the exhaust system. Such parts are some of the most common aftermarket accessories used by people who want some extra power from their engine.
Question 10
This classic Ford V8 engine was produced from 1932 - 1953 and has always been a favorite of hot-rodders.
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AWishbone
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B335
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CFlathead V8
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DSuper Duty
Flathead V8
The flathead V8 or "flatty" for short, was the first V8 ever mass-produced by Ford.
Question 11
If you don't know this from automotive engineering, then you must know it from middle school physics. What is the name of a part that moves up and down, and transforms the fuel into actual motion?
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APushrod
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BMotivator
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CPiston
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DReciprocating cam
Piston
In every vehicle there are cylinders. Most cars have four, six, or eight of them. Inside each of those cylinders is a piston that moves up and down, and as it does so, it turns a crankshaft that's attached to the gearbox, which in turn moves the car's wheels.
Question 12
This Chevrolet V8 engine gained fame for its reliability, power, and size. It was produced beginning in 1955 all the way until 2003 in both carbureted and fuel-injected versions.
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AInline
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BNorthstar
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CSmall Block
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DL-Head
Small Block
The Chevrolet Small-Block was perhaps best known as the powerplant behind the Corvette and the Bel-Air.
Question 13
The CPU is considered the brain of every computer, but what about cars? Do you know which of these components acts as the brain?
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AThe Engine Control Unit (ECU)
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BThe Multi-Velocity Processor (MVP)
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CThe Neural-Net Processor (NNP)
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DThe Isolinear Core Processor (ICP)
The Engine Control Unit (ECU)
The Engine Control Unit (ECU) is the central controller and hear of the engine management system. It basically controls everything, from the fuel supply to the air management and ignition.
Question 14
Because of its function, this part is truly an ingenious piece of engineering. But do you know exactly what is the function of the heater core?
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AWarms the oil to help it flow better
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BTransfers the engine heat in the cabin
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CDissipates engine heat to the outside air
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DWarms the car's windows
Transfers the engine heat in the cabin
The heater core is truly genius! Without it, the heat of the engine would've been wasted and not used like it is today. The heater core transfers the engine heat to the passenger compartment.
Question 15
You've heard the term "high torque" hundreds of times. In fact, muscle cars are known for having high torque numbers. What does this term mean?
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AIt can maintain top speed for longer
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BIt can accelerate faster
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CIt can drift more easily
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DIt can make easier turns
It can accelerate faster
When we say a car has a high amount of torque, we usually mean it can accelerate faster. Torque is measured in foot-pounds and is common in muscle cars.
Question 16
These I6 and V8 engines built by Chrysler debuted in 1951. The third generation of the engines, which feature hemispherical combustion chambers, debuted in 2003. What was it called?
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AHellcat
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BBig Block
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CHemi
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DSmall Block
Hemi
The famous Chrysler Hemi was originally developed for use in WWII aircraft.
Question 17
Do you happen to know how a turbocharger works? Or more specifically, how does it add to the engine's power output?
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AIt guides more air into the combustion chamber
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BIt inserts nitrous oxide into the fuel/air mix
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CIt injects more fuel into the cylinder
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DIt expands the cylinder
It guides more air into the combustion chamber
Essentially a turbocharger is an engine that increases the power output of an engine by coercing compressed air into the engine, which creates more fuel, hence bigger power.
Question 18
The distributor cap was used in older cars for decades. Nowadays, however, it's replaced. What's the name of the replacer?
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ASuperchargers
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BLithium-ion batteries
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CFuel injector
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DIgnition coil
Ignition coil
The ignition coil is part of all the modern cars. It's placed in each cylinder, and sends the electricity to each spark plug in order to arouse the fuel/air mix and then drive the pistons. This process used to be done by distributor caps.
Question 19
Do you know into what structure the exhaust gas flows when it leaves the engine?
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AThe EPS channel
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BThe exhaust manifold
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CThe muffler
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DThe outgassing control entrance
The exhaust manifold
An exhaust manifold is the structure that collects exhaust gases from many cylinders into one pipe. Exhaust manifolds are usually simple cast irons or stainless steel units.
Question 20
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?
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AWankel Rotary
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BEisenhuth Compound
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CKnight Sleeve Valve
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DFlathead V8
Wankel Rotary
The Wankel Rotary engine was introduced in 1957 by Mazda. It's a three-pointed piston spinning around inside a round box. It looks like a ball of fire in a cage, but it's still in production.
Question 21
Do you know how the internal combustion process goes? If so, can you tell us the correct order of the combustion process.
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AExhaust, power, compression, intake
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BIntake, exhaust, power, compression
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CCompression, power, exhaust, intake
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DIntake, compression, power, exhaust
Intake, compression, power, exhaust
The internal combustion engine process first starts with the intake of the fuel/air mix which gets compressed. Afterwards, the compressed mixture is ignited, and then the power is released to the moving piston. Finally, the exhaust gases are removed and the process starts all over again.
Question 22
The tachometer is part of most of modern cars' dashboards. What does it measure?
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AThe rotational speed of tires
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BHow many times pistons move
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CThe velocity of air
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DThe rotational speed of the crankshaft
The rotational speed of the crankshaft
For some reason, people are always impressed with tachometers. They are a gauge that measure how many times a crankshaft revolves in one minute. When inactive most of them read around 1,000 RPM.
Question 23
What separates Chevy's "Small-Block" engines from their "Big-Block" engines?
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ASmall-Block are generally more than 300hp.
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BSmall-Block engines are naturally aspirated, Big-Block are turbocharged.
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CSmall-Block are generally less than 5.7 L displacement.
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DSmall-Block have 8 cylinders, Big-Block have 10 or 12.
Small-Block are generally less than 5.7 L displacement.
Only one Small-Block engine has ever exceeded 5.7L, the 6.6L version produced from 1970 - 1981.
Question 24
This legendary engine was used in the '66-'67 Ford T-Bird, '68-'70 Mustang, and the '67-'68 GT500.
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A357
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B428 Cobra Jet
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CGT40
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DSuper Snake
428 Cobra Jet
The 428 Cobra Jet was one of the fastest cars of its day, making up to 360hp with 459lb-ft of torque.
Question 25
Besides the type of fuel used, what is the primary difference between the Diesel engine and a gas engine?
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ADiesel engines have a two stroke cycle rather than a four stroke cycle
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BGas engines use a spark plug to ignite an air-fuel mixture
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CDiesel engines use a carburetor
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DThere is no difference in the engine, only in the fuel composition and octane.
Gas engines use a spark plug to ignite an air-fuel mixture
Internal combustion engines using gasoline require a spark plug, whereas in Diesel engines the fuel combusts without needing one.
Question 26
This uncommon engine configuration is found in high-end sports cars and supercars, such as the Dodge Viper and Lexus LFA.
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AW12
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BRotary
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CV10
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DI8
V10
The Dodge Viper's V10 is a truly massive 8.4L!
Question 27
Which of the following was NOT an engine size of the Chevy Corvette Big Blocks?
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A454
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B396
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C427
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D442
442
The 442 was a muscle car produced by Oldsmobile between 1964 - 1980.
Question 28
This engine is associated with luxury sports cars and supercars. It is one of Ferrari's engines of choice and also seen in Mercedes and BMW performance offerings.
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AV12
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BW12
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CH8
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DV14
V12
Lamborghini, Ferrari, Aston Martin and Rolls Royce all make the V12 their engine of choice.
Question 29
What is the name of the part that transforms the linear motion of the pistons into rotational force which is later used by the wheels?
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ACamshaft
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BFlywheel
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CTransmission
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DCrankshaft
Crankshaft
Although it has a difficult name, the function of the crankshaft is pretty simple. It's connected to the pistons by the connecting rods, and rotated by the pistons with linear motion. The crankshaft then transmits this motion to the transmission, which moves the wheels.
Question 30
This groundbreaking Chrysler engine could run on diesel fuel, unleaded gasoline, jet fuel and even, allegedly, tequila. It also idled at a staggering 18,000 to 22,000 RPM and was ridiculously expensive to produce.
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AHydramatic
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BTurbine
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CSupercharged
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DOrbital
Turbine
The Turbine Car stands as one of Detroit's oddest products, with a total of 55 produced in 1963-64.
Question 31
This famously reliable and economical 2.9 L engine powered Ford's Model T. It had a top speed of 45 mph, but was named one of the 10 Best Engines of the 20th Century by Ward's.
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AInline-four
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BBig Block
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CL-Head
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DLMT
Inline-four
Also known simply as the "Ford Model T engine", this inline-four engine was built to outlast the life of the car itself.
Question 32
This Cadillac V8 was the first mass-produced V8, and introduced many innovations. It was introduced in 1914 and phased out in 1935.
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ALS
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B454
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CType 51 "L Head"
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DNorthstar
Type 51 "L Head"
The Type 51 "L Head" introduced the now-standard 90 degree offset between cylinders, among other innovations.
Question 33
Also known as a "flat" engine, this engine is horizontally opposed, a contrast from most automobile engines.
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ADiesel
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BBoxer
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CWankel
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DOrbital
Boxer
The boxer engine is perhaps most associated with the Porsche 911.
Question 34
Another unusual engine type, this engine uses a rotary design to convert pressure into motion. It was perhaps used most famously in the Mazda RX-8.
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ADiesel
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BWankel
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CTurbocharged
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DOrbital
Wankel
Although notorious for poor fuel economy, the Wankel engine produces great performance.
Question 35
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?
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A5.8-liter Ford Cleveland V8
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B8.4-liter V10
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C7.0-liter Hemi V8
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D3.8-liter Ford Essex V6
5.8-liter Ford Cleveland V8
De Tomaso Pantera was powered by the famous 5.8-liter Ford Cleveland V8 engine. Not only its engine was American, but so was its designer Tom Tjaarda.
Question 36
This GM engine, introduced in 1962, debuted in the Buick Special. Its reputation for economy and reliability led to its remaining in production until 2008.
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ADuratec
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BLS 460
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C3800 "Fireball"
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D454
3800 "Fireball"
The Buick V6 and its descendants were the only V6 engine named to Ward's 10 Best Engines of the 20th Century list.
Question 37
The McLaren F1 and Dodge Viper are powered by two of the fastest-ever built examples of this engine, which runs solely on atmopheric pressure and not on forced induction.
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AOrbital
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BFuel injected
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CNaturally aspirated
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DInline
Naturally aspirated
The McLaren F1 and Dodge Viper are both naturally aspirated, which means they do not use a turbocharger or supercharger.
Question 38
The Bugatti Chiron carries over some engine characteristics from the W16 Bugatti Veyron, including four of these:
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ASparkplugs
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BTurbochargers
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CCylinders
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DSuperchargers
Turbochargers
The Bugatti Chiron makes 1,479hp, with a little help from its ridiculous four turbochargers.
Question 39
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?
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A1.8-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder
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B2.0-liter inline-four with VVT
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C2.5-liter Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG) DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder
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DAll of the above
All of the above
All of the engines above are used in more recent Nissan models, starting from the 1.8-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder, to the DIG one.
Question 40
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?
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A3.8-liter turbocharged V6
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B4.2-liter supercharged V8
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C6.8-liter V8
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D2.2-liter twin-turbocharged inline-four
3.8-liter turbocharged V6
Developed in collaboration with McLaren, the GNX was the fastest American car one could buy and the second-fastest car in the world at the time after the Porsche 911 Turbo. Its incredible 0-60 time of only 4.7 seconds was achieved thanks to the 3.8-liter turbocharged and intercooled V6, rated for 300 horsepower.
Question 41
Do you remember - what is the function of the head gasket?
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AIt performs the task of sealing between an engine block and cylinder head
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BIt ensures maximum compression
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CIt keeps fluids from mixing
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DAll of the above
All of the above
Although you might've never heard the term "head gasket" if you're not interested in automotive engineering, it is in fact, one of the most important parts of an engine. The head gasket seals the engine block from the cylinder head. It also prevents leakage between those two parts. By doing this, it ensures maximum compression. And, of course, at the same time, it keeps the fluids, which are water, oil, and exhaust gases from mixing.
Question 42
The 1985 Lamborghini Countach LP500QV is a true supercar classic. What engine does it have?
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A4.8-liter V12
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B5.0-liter V8
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C5.2-liter V12
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D4.0-liter inline-six
5.2-liter V12
The Countach's engine was a highly modified version of the famed Lamborghini V12, designed by Giotto Bizzarrini in 1963. With 5.2 liters of displacement and four valves per cylinder, it made 449 hp, allowing the Countach to accelerate from 0 to 60 in only 4.8 seconds.
Question 43
This is the Phantom III, of which there were only 727 units. This car is one of the rarest Rolls-Royces out there. Do you know what is so special about it?
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AThe V12 engine
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BThe V8 engine
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CIts engine had a turbocharger
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DThe V6 engine
The V12 engine
The Phantom III is one of the rarest Rolls-Royces. It also was the first Rolls fitted with a V12 engine. The engine was covered in full-aluminum, and that helped it reach an 88 mph top speed.
Question 44
The 2020 Audi RS3 sedan is a wonderful everyday performance car. It also has a rather unique engine - can you guess which one?
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A3.2-liter VR6
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B1.8-liter inline-three
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C2.5-liter turbocharged inline-five
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D2.8-liter supercharged V6
2.5-liter turbocharged inline-five
Audi is one of the few mainstream car manufacturers known for building inline-five engines. And the unit in the 2020 RS3 is nothing but glorious - 394 horsepower, 354 lb-ft of torque, with a fantastic exhaust note.
Question 45
Bentley is known for having an engine with the second-longest production in history, right after the Chevy small-block. What engine is that?
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A6.75-liter V8
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B5.5-liter V10
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C2.2-liter straight-four
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D3.6-liter V6
6.75-liter V8
The Bentley 6.75-liter V8 is considered an immortal engine, first appearing in 1959. Today it develops 200% more power, although it's very low on torque.
Question 46
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?
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A8.0-liter W12
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B8.0-liter W16
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C5.5-liter V12
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D6.0-liter turbocharged V8
8.0-liter W16
The Veyron's 8.0-liter W16 with over 1000hp is one of the most complicated engines in the world. It has 64 valves, four turbochargers, and plenty of torque. It's W-shaped and it's what makes the Veyron so eccentric and legendary.
Question 47
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?
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A7.0-liter V8
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B6.5-liter supercharged V8
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C4.2-liter inline-six
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D5.9-liter V8
7.0-liter V8
The engine behind the Road Runner's success is, of course, the 426 cu in (7.0-liter) Hemi V8. Equipped with dual four-barrel carburetors, it was a real beast with 425 hp and 490 lb-ft of torque.
Question 48
The world's fastest car, the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport, is powered by what unusual engine configuration?
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AW16
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BV14
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CW12
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DV12
W16
Bugatti's W16 (manufactured by Volkswagen) is the only automotive W16 produced worldwide.
Question 49
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?
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A3.4-liter V6
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B2.0-liter flat-four
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C2.2-liter flat-twin
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D0.8-liter two-cylinder boxer motor
0.8-liter two-cylinder boxer motor
The 0.8 liter two-cylinder boxer motor or also known as the Panhard flat twin engine is one of the most underrated and forgotten engines. It was a unique engine, having the block and the cylinder head at one casting.
Question 50
This modern engine type uses four banks of cylinders, which creates unusual engine geometry. The Volkswagen Touareg, Bentley Continental, and Audi A8 all have carried versions of this engine.
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AVR8
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BV14
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CH8
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DW12
W12
The Volkswagen Group's W8 and W12 engine were the first commercially successful versions of the W engine.
Question 51
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?
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A6.5-liter supercharged straight-six
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B6.9-liter V12
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C7.0-liter supercharged straight-six
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D7.2-liter V8
7.0-liter supercharged straight-six
Duesenberg famously proclaimed that "The only car that could pass a Duesenberg was another Duesenberg—and that was with the first owner's consent." That doesn't seem like an overstatement, considering that Duesenberg's supercharged 8-cylinder engine made as much as 400 hp.
Question 52
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?
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A6.2-liter V8
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B3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six
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C4.4-liter V8
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D2.9-liter twin-turbo V6
2.9-liter twin-turbo V6
The Quadrifoglio's engine, a 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6, produces around 505 horsepower at 6500 rpm. This engine has been around since 2017 and is inspired by the Ferrari twin-turbo V8.
Question 53
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?
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A3.8-liter V8
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B3.0-liter V6
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C2.8-liter straight-six
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D3.2-liter straight-six
3.2-liter straight-six
To some enthusiasts, M3's S54 straight-six is the pinnacle of engineering. Naturally balanced as all inline-sixes and naturally aspirated, it delivers its 338 horsepower with unparalleled smoothness.
Question 54
This car is known as the Silver Shadow, and nowadays is considered the company's marquee car and probably the most common Rolls-Royce on the road today. What kind of engine does it have?
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AV12 engine
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BL-series V8 engine
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CStraight-six engine
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DV10 engine
L-series V8 engine
The Silver Shadow, Rolls-Royce's most famous car, has a 6230cc L-series V8 engine. It was also called the Silver Wraith II and around 30,000 of them have been produced.
Question 55
Which modified version of the engine was used in the original Shelby Mustang, the 1965 Shelby G.T. 350?
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ABoss
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B442
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CK-Code
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DM-Code
K-Code
The K-Code was also present in the first-generation Ford Mustang.
Question 56
Just like the Veyron, the limited-production and underrated supercar Cizeta Moroder is also defined by its engine. Can you guess it?
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A6.0-liter two flat-plane V8
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B5.5 liter V16
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C8.2-liter W12
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D5.4 liter V8
6.0-liter two flat-plane V8
The Cizeta Moroder engine was not actually a V16. In fact, the construction of the engine included only two flat-plane V8 in one single block. However, it was still an insane engine.
Question 57
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?
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A0.8-liter 2U
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B4 AGE Inline-4
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C2.0 liter 3-Y
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D2.3-liter straight-4
4 AGE Inline-4
Although the Lexus LFA V-10 engine is arguably Japan's most famous engine, the 4AGE Inline-4 fitted in the '85 Corolla was one of the most technologically advanced engines at the time.
Question 58
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?
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A2.4-liter V6
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B2.2-liter inline-four
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C5.2-liter V12
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D4.0-liter V8
2.4-liter V6
The 2.4-liter V6 was fitted in the Dino 206GT/GTS, and later even in the Lancia Stratos for rallying purposes. In the '70s Ferrari abandoned the V6 for the V8 engine, found in the 308 Dino GT4.
Question 59
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?
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A3.2-liter straight five
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B1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder hybrid
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C2.0-liter four-cylinder electric hybrid
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D4.0-liter straight-five
1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder hybrid
The BMW i8's engine is a 1.5-liter three-cylinder gas engine combined with two electric motors. The three power sources make around 370 horsepower in all four wheels.
Question 60
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?
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A3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6
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B5.4-liter supercharged V8
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C4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8
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D3.0-liter hybrid V6
3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6
The GT's engine is a true statement to the potential of Ford's EcoBoost engines. Although it shares some similarities to the 3.5-liter unit found in the F-150 truck, it also features larger turbochargers, an aluminum intake manifold, a custom dry sump lubrication system, and so on.
Question 61
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?
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ADuesenberg straight six
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BEisenhuth Compound
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CKnight Engine
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DPanhard Flat-Twin
Knight Engine
The Knight engine was designed by Charles Yale Knight and later on bought by Mercedes. The sleeve valves offered low noise and efficiency, which was much needed at that time.
Question 62
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?
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A5.7-liter V10
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B4.0-liter twin-turbocharged flat-six
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C5.5-liter turbocharged V8
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D6.0-liter V12
5.7-liter V10
Secretly built by Porsche for Formula 1 and Le Mans races, the Carrera GT's V10 engine is an engineering marvel. It puts out around 600 hp and revs up to 8,300 RPM - and sounds like a dream in the process.
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Anything before three-wheeled Benz of the late 1800s should not be considered in these questions. The one about a distributor and ignition coil was too vague. Maybe one of us need to double-check The engine size of a 2000 M3.
Very good but don’t know much about the foreign cars