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Q: What dessert is today made on the same grounds as Bentley's first factory in Cricklewood?

A: Cheesecake

Q: What was the first tuned car to be equipped with a catalytic converter?

A: Mercedes-Benz 190 E Brabus

Q: What was the first production coupe by Peugeot that did not use a numerical name?

A: Peugeot RCZ

Q: What was the first Turkish-designed, engineered and built supercar to appear in an international video game?

A: Onuk Sazan

Q: What was the first series-produced BMW to feature all-wheel drive?

A: BMW 3-Series

Q: Which Mercedes-Benz model was the first vehicle specifically designed to be driven both on the road and on the racetrack?

A: Mercedes-Benz SSK

Q: Which French car is considered the first modern mid-engine production sports car?

A: Matra Djet

Q: Who was the first woman licensed to drive a Top Fuel dragster?

A: Shirley Muldowney

Q: Who introduced the very notion of measuring how long it takes a car to reach 60 mph?

A: Tom McCahill

Q: What was the first crossover Sports Activity Vehicle built by MINI?

A: MINI Aceman

Q: What was the first hydrogen-powered van to win a trophy in France?

A: Renault Master H2-Tech

Q: On which circuit was the first Formula One event held at night using a racing lighting system?

A: Yas Marina Circuit

Q: What was the most powerful and fastest car built by GM in 1987?

A: Buick GNX

Q: Which brand was the first truck manufacturer to make the EBS (Electronic Braking System) ready for series production?

A: Scania

Q: What was the first rotary-powered car made by Citroen?

A: Citroen M35

Q: What was Chrysler's first production car with a true 16-valve engine?

A: Chrysler TC by Maserati

Q: What was Audi's first true production mid-engine supercar?

A: Audi R8

Q: In which country was the Chevrolet Constantia sold exclusively?

A: South Africa

Q: Who was the first rally driver to be assigned a personal fitness program?

A: Markku Alen

Q: What was the first sports car from East Germany to feature gullwing doors?

A: Melkus RS 1000