Archive page 109

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Most captivating car facts. Explore archive page 109 of Daily Car Facts, featuring automotive trivia about Bugatti T57 SC, Black, Renault's, Renault 17, Volkswagen Rabbit Diesel, Lamborghini Countach, Cannonball Run II, Red Approximately, Western, Wankel, NSU Spider Wankel, Lotus Omega, Daimler, Daimler Sovereign Coupe, and Cizeta, and other remarkable car history facts.

Q: What was Renault's first ever front-wheel drive coupe?

A: Renault 17

Q: What speed did the first generation Volkswagen Rabbit Diesel reach in 6 seconds?

A: 30 mph

Q: What color was the white Lamborghini Countach from the movie Cannonball Run II (1984) actually?

A: Red

Q: Approximately how many meters per second does a car traveling at 100 km/h cover?

A: 28 mps

Q: What was the first Western production car in the world to be powered by a Wankel rotary engine?

A: NSU Spider Wankel

Q: Was the Lotus Omega sold in only one color?

A: Yes

Q: What was the last two-door Daimler?

A: Daimler Sovereign Coupe

Q: Which famous musician was a co-founder of the Cizeta brand?

A: Giorgio Moroder

Q: What was the first mid-engined Lotus model designed for public roads?

A: Lotus Europa

Q: What were the first 25 units of the Porsche 917 model called?

A: Secretary Cars

Q: What was the first British mass-produced car with both the engine block and cylinder head cast in aluminium?

A: Hillman Imp

Q: What was the name of the color in which the Cadillac Sollei prototype was presented?

A: Manila Cream

Q: What was the first product of the partnership between Geely and Renault?

A: Renault Grand Koleos

Q: What was the first car to feature the retractable Spirit of Ecstasy?

A: Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit

Q: What was the first Audi car in the world?

A: Audi Type A Sport-Phaeton

Q: What was the first all-new British car to reach the streets after World War II?

A: Standard Vanguard

Q: Which De Tomaso model was produced between 1967 and 1971?

A: Mangusta

Q: What was the name of the first MPV concept proposed by Lancia?

A: Lancia Megagamma

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