Archive page 25

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Mind-bending car facts. Explore archive page 25 of Daily Car Facts, featuring automotive trivia about Jaguar XK 140, GM Europe, Opel Corsa, Gloria, Nissan, Japanese, Prince, Britain, Gordon-Keeble, Peugeot 306, Citroen ZX, George Lucas, Star Wars, Autobianchi Bianchina, Opel, and Opel Monza 3.0, and other remarkable car history facts.

Q: The Jaguar XK 140 was introduced in 1954. What does the number 140 refer to?

A: 140 mph

Q: The Skyline and Gloria models emerged after Nissan merged with which Japanese company?

A: Prince

Q: What was the fastest four-seat car in Britain in 1964?

A: Gordon-Keeble

Q: Which Citroen model is considered the sister car of the Peugeot 306?

A: Citroen ZX

Q: With which car did George Lucas (Star Wars), an aspiring race car driver, have an almost fatal accident?

A: Autobianchi Bianchina

Q: What was the fastest Opel car in 1978?

A: Opel Monza 3.0 E

Q: How many models did Buick have in their 2009 lineup?

A: 3

Q: What was the first modern-era manufacturer to intentionally run a car at the Circuit de la Sarthe without rearview mirrors?

A: Nissan

Q: In what year did Pinin Farina change its name to "Pininfarina"?

A: 1961

Q: In which country did the global production of the Renault 11 end in 2000?

A: Turkey

Q: What was the ultimate Oldsmobile muscle car?

A: Oldsmobile 442 Hurst/Olds

Q: What was the first executive car produced by the Soviet factory GAZ?

A: ZIM 12

Q: In what year was KIA officially introduced to Australia?

A: 1997

Q: Which Stutz model debuted in January 1970 at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City (NYC)?

A: Stutz Blackhawk

Q: Which company has unveiled the world's first electric Triumph Stag?

A: Electrogenic

Q: What was the first car to achieve one million units sold?

A: Ford Model T

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