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Interesting car facts we bet you didn't know. Explore archive page 289 of Daily Car Facts, featuring automotive trivia about Volkswagen, Oettinger, Renault 5, Renault Supercinq, Sports Activity Vehicle, BMW X5 Security, British, Indianapolis 500, United States, Jim Clark, Henry Royce, Rolls-Royce Phantom II, Ford, World Rally Championship, Ford Puma, and Bentley Spectre, and other remarkable car history facts.

Q: What is the oldest Volkswagen tuner?

A: Oettinger

Q: What was the second-generation Renault 5 called?

A: Renault Supercinq

Q: Which BMW model was the first Sports Activity Vehicle with model-specific protective equipment to enter the market?

A: BMW X5 Security

Q: Which Rolls-Royce model used the last engine designed by Henry Royce?

A: Rolls-Royce Phantom II

Q: Which car did Ford enter for the 2025 World Rally Championship?

A: Ford Puma

Q: How many Bentley Spectre models were built for the Sultan of Brunei?

A: 6

Q: Where was the first Mercedes-Benz factory outside Germany opened?

A: San Martin, Argentina

Q: Which Chevrolet model is considered the national car of Texas?

A: Chevrolet Suburban

Q: What was the first hydrogen-powered Ligier to compete at Le Mans called?

A: Ligier JS2 RH2

Q: Who was the first female play-by-play announcer in auto racing history?

A: Wendy Venturini

Q: What was the first Holden based on a Suzuki model?

A: Holden Drover

Q: What was the first non-SUV or off-road vehicle produced by Fornasari called?

A: Gigi 311 GT

Q: Did all De Tomaso Pantera models have manual transmissions?

A: Yes

Q: What was Toyota's entry-level sports car from 1992 to 1997 called?

A: Toyota Paseo

Q: At what age did Carroll Shelby get his driver's license?

A: 14

Q: Which Nissan model is considered Japan's first production car with a 24-valve engine?

A: Nissan Fairlady Z 432

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