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The complete guide to car facts. Explore archive page 449 of Daily Car Facts, featuring automotive trivia about Citroen, World Rally, Citroen C3 WRC, Le Mans, Leena Gade, Ford Laser, Australia, Ford Laser TX3, France, Marcadier, Peugeot, Pininfarina, Peugeot 404 Cabrio, Britain, Hillman Imp, and SUV, and other remarkable car history facts.
Q: What was Citroen's first World Rally Car to be based on a five-door body style?
Citroen C3 WRC
Q: Who was the first woman to win Le Mans as a race engineer?
Leena Gade
Q: What was the most expensive 1980s Ford Laser ever sold in Australia?
Ford Laser TX3 Turbo 4WD
Q: Who was France's first kit car builder?
Marcadier
Q: What was the first Peugeot to be assembled by a third party, Pininfarina?
Peugeot 404 Cabrio
Q: What was Britain's first mass-produced rear-engined car with an all-aluminium engine?
Hillman Imp
Q: What was the first plug-in hybrid SUV launched by FAW-Volkswagen in the Chinese market?
Volkswagen Tayron GTE
Q: What was Audi's first production car to feature a 32-valve engine?
Audi V8
Q: Which model is considered BMW's first successful four-door sedan?
BMW 326
Q: Who was the first woman to win a Formula Ford race in South Africa?
Desire Wilson
Q: What is the name of Audi's China-exclusive sister brand?
AUDI
Q: What was AMC's last true muscle car?
AMC Javelin AMX
Q: What was Shelby's first-ever production SUV?
Dodge Durango SP 360 Shelby
Q: What was the first small car developed using Mazda's Kodo Design philosophy?
Mazda 2
Q: What was the first FIAT to feature body panels galvanised on both sides, protecting the most exposed areas and covering more than 75% of the car's surface?
FIAT Tipo
Q: What was the name of the first convertible version of the Maserati Biturbo?
Maserati Biturbo Spyder
Q: What was Mazda's first flagship sedan?
Mazda Luce
Q: Which was the first Swedish team ever to claim a team title in the FIA World Touring Car Championship?
Cyan Racing
Q: What was the first-ever V12 Ferrari to feature a retractable hardtop?
Ferrari 812 GTS
Q: What was the first major China-focused, cross-platform smartphone integration system for cars?
Baidu CarLife
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