Archive page 167

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Real car facts that sound completely made up. Explore archive page 167 of Daily Car Facts, featuring automotive trivia about Caterham F1, Caterham CT 05, Volvo 262 C, FIAT's, Brazil, FIAT Oggi, Nissan Z-car, Datsun 140 Z, Buick, Buick Skylark, Ford's, Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, Ford Cougar 406, SAAB 99, and American, and other remarkable car history facts.

Q: What was the first Caterham F1 car to use a turbocharged engine?

A: Caterham CT 05

Q: Was the Volvo 262 C the first two-door model in the 200 series?

A: No

Q: What was FIAT's first sedan in Brazil called?

A: FIAT Oggi

Q: What was the smallest Nissan Z-car called?

A: Datsun 140 Z

Q: What was the most expensive Buick in 1954?

A: Buick Skylark

Q: What was Ford's gullwing-door answer to the legendary Mercedes-Benz 300 SL called?

A: Ford Cougar 406

Q: Which SAAB model was the first car to feature headlight wipers?

A: SAAB 99

Q: What was the first American car to use the "Hornet" nameplate?

A: Hudson Hornet

Q: What was the first front-wheel-drive minivan sold by Chevrolet?

A: Lumina APV

Q: What was the first Alfa Romeo sports model after World War I called?

A: Alfa Romeo RL

Q: Which Toyota model was the first minibus taxi on South African roads?

A: Toyota Quantum

Q: What was Ford's first super-high-output version of its Taurus family sedan?

A: Taurus SHO

Q: Who patented modern cruise control in 1948?

A: Ralph Teetor

Q: What was the first Skoda car to feature front radar and a multifunction camera?

A: Skoda Octavia

Q: Does the McLaren Artura have a reverse gear?

A: No

Q: What was the first four-cylinder sports racer built by Ferrari?

A: Ferrari 625 TF

Q: What was the first plug-in hybrid from the Vauxhall brand?

A: Vauxhall Grandland X Hybrid4

Q: What was Volkswagen's first attempt at creating a modern successor to the Beetle?

A: Volkswagen EA 47-12

Q: What was the only road car produced by Elva called?

A: Elva Courier

Q: Who was the first of the Maserati brothers to show a true interest in racing?

A: Carlos Maserati