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A fun, engaging way to learn new car facts. Explore archive page 153 of Daily Car Facts, featuring automotive trivia about Leyland's, Australian, Leyland P76, Volvo, Volvo 480, Santa Claus, Volkswagen, Dasher, Peugeot 205 Puck, Switzerland, Spain's, SEAT, Official Pace Car, Indianapolis 500, Pontiac Fiero, and Formula One, and other remarkable car history facts.

Q: What was Leyland's first fully bespoke model for the Australian market?

A: Leyland P76

Q: Which model was the first front-wheel-drive Volvo to be produced with a transverse engine?

A: Volvo 480

Q: Which of Santa Claus' reindeer shares a name with a Volkswagen model?

A: Dasher

Q: In which country was the Peugeot 205 Puck model sold?

A: Switzerland

Q: What is Spain's first family car manufacturer?

A: SEAT

Q: What was the Official Pace Car of the Indianapolis 500 in 1984?

A: Pontiac Fiero

Q: Which model was the first Formula One car to be powered by a turbocharged engine?

A: Renault RS 01

Q: What was Peugeot's first production electric car?

A: Peugeot iOn

Q: What was the last Alpine made under the guidance of Jean Redele?

A: Alpine A310

Q: Which car was the inspiration for the 1995 Chrysler Atlantic?

A: Bugatti T57 SC Atlantic

Q: Which model was the first car in the world to have its tyres connected to the electronic control of dynamics?

A: Pagani Utopia Roadster

Q: What was the name of the first mass-produced MPV made by Volvo?

A: Volvo EM90

Q: Which model was unveiled at the 1963 Frankfurt Motor Show as the successor to the Porsche 356?

A: Porsche 901

Q: Which vehicle was the first to be recorded under a United States federal program for documenting historically important national treasures?

A: Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe

Q: What is the name of the woman who designed the interior of the 1986 Ford Taurus?

A: Mimi Vandermolen

Q: Under which brand was the Chrysler PT Cruiser originally supposed to be sold?

A: Plymouth

Q: Which model was the last to be released before Alfa Romeo was acquired by FIAT?

A: Alfa Romeo 75

Q: Did Lamborghini start building cars because of a Ferrari insult?

A: Yes

Q: Which model is considered the first true Ford dream car?

A: Ford X 100

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