Tee from China Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 As its getting close to that time when you're at home with lots of free time thumb twiddling I have another quiz to keep you occupied Mostly auto orientated but a couple of odd balls thrown in for good measure Will let it run till after the holiday so you all have plenty of 'googling time' :taped:Good luck and god bless 1. Can you name the 3 supercars with 4 doors tested on Top Gear in 2010? 2. Who was the third presenter teamed with Richard Hammond and Jeremy Clarkson in the first episodes of season one’s Top Gear and was later replaced by James May? 3. What is the difference between a Leicester Red and Red Leicester? 4. What invention halted the sales of ukuleles in the US during the early 40’s? 5. Who designed the Top Gear UK test track? 6. What is claimed as the fastest production car in the world? 7. Apart from obviously all being Fords what do the Escort RS1600, RS1800, Focus RS Mk1, Racing Puma , Mondeo ST200 and the Model T have in common? 8. In America what is ‘black top’? 9. We all watch Top Gear on BBC2 - but where else can Top Gear be seen (apart from on BBC iPlayer that is)? 10. Where would you be if you attended NAIAS? 11. What car was affectionately known as "Hachi-Roku" in Japan? 12. Who is believed to be the creator of the British Motor Industry in 1896? 13. Where in the UK can you drive on roads with no speed limits? 14. What item of clothing from the 19th century can still be found in most peoples wardrobes? 15. Which Japanese manufacturer first sold cars in the UK? 16. Auto manufacturers use project titles for their models (i.e. JZA80 for the Mk4 Supra) – so who used ADO and what does the acronym mean? 17. Manufacturers also use codes for their engines (i.e. 2JZ-GE/GTE) and TVR used AJP 6 and 8 for theirs, but what do the letters stand for? 18. What name was used for the very first TVR model? 19. Who claims to produce the most powerful production V8 engine in the world? 20. Which car donates its engine and transmission for the Artega GT? 21. What is claimed to be the fastest 4 door sedan in the world? 22. The original Batmobile was based on which car? 23. What was ‘London Thunder ‘? 24. In American terminology what is the differential called? 25. What is the name of a rear-engined 4 door saloon of which only 51 were ever built? 26. What was the only car model sold in the UK by Isuzu? 27. What popular horsepower increasing device was first used by German pilots in WW11? 28. What is the origin of the name Marcos? 29. Over 40 years has seen how many Petrol engine derivatives of the Range Rover? 30. What was the name of the first Chevrolet family van? 31. What company is credited with the first modern transmission? 32. What’s the Michelin Man’s official name? 33. The best selling car of all time? 34. Versions of which British car were made under licence in Germany from 1927 France from 1928 and in America from 1930? 35. In 2005 members of Greenpeace temporarily disrupted production of which vehicle? 36. If your car is fitted with HUD what technology does it have? 37. Which of these car makers is not named after its original owner - Suzuki, Opel, Matra or Horch? 38. Where was the first car to wear the official Porsche brand name approved in 1948? 39. Ford made two versions of the Maverick but what were each based on? 40. What was the Porsche racing 935’s nickname? 41. What name did Range Rover development engineer Geof Miller use as a decoy for registering pre-production Range Rovers? 42. What design feature has appeared on every BMW since 1961? 43. What is Air An Rathad? 44. Where was the first serial production car made in the UK? 45. What colour was the very first Range Rover? 46. Who designed the famous E Type shape? 47. What derivative gives us the name Veilside? 48. What do Americans call a manual transmission? 49. Who were instrumental in turning the Sunbeam Alpine into what became the Tiger? 50. Which new car will feature a novel “Magic Vision Control” when launched in 2012, and what exactly is it? 51. What technology was developed by Felice Bianchi Anderloni in 1936? 52. Who introduced an Autumn/Winter Collection line of bags made of sports car grade carbon fiber fabric? 53. What is the shortest motorway in the UK? 54. Land Rover commenced sales of its models in 1987 but how did Americans buy them before that? 55. When did Toyota change to the current logo style? 56. What is the German equivalent of the British Touring Car Championship? 57. Who created the Beradino and what is unusual about it? 58. Toyota has announced the Concept FT-86 will be sold in Europe as the GT 86 but what names will be used in the US and Japan? 59. Which luxury car brand will die in 2012? 60. In motoring terms who are CTI? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee from China Posted December 15, 2011 Author Share Posted December 15, 2011 Obviously Mr. Wilson hasn't seen this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee from China Posted December 16, 2011 Author Share Posted December 16, 2011 ahh, no one brave then? not too hard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 9.Dave 13 track private land 27 turbo 48 stick shift Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sideexitsupra Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 1. Can you name the 3 supercars with 4 doors tested on Top Gear in 2010? Maserati Quattroporte, Porsche Panamera Turbo, Aston Rapide 2. Who was the third presenter teamed with Richard Hammond and Jeremy Clarkson in the first episodes of season one’s Top Gear and was later replaced by James May? Jason Dawe 3. What is the difference between a Leicester Red and Red Leicester? The first is a brick and second a cheese 4. What invention halted the sales of ukuleles in the US during the early 40’s? 5. Who designed the Top Gear UK test track? 6. What is claimed as the fastest production car in the world? SSC Tuatara 7. Apart from obviously all being Fords what do the Escort RS1600, RS1800, Focus RS Mk1, Racing Puma , Mondeo ST200 and the Model T have in common? No choice of colour 8. In America what is ‘black top’? Tarmac 9. We all watch Top Gear on BBC2 - but where else can Top Gear be seen (apart from on BBC iPlayer that is)? Dave, Dave Ja Vue, 10. Where would you be if you attended NAIAS? Detroit 11. What car was affectionately known as "Hachi-Roku" in Japan? 12. Who is believed to be the creator of the British Motor Industry in 1896? 13. Where in the UK can you drive on roads with no speed limits? Isle of Man 14. What item of clothing from the 19th century can still be found in most peoples wardrobes? 15. Which Japanese manufacturer first sold cars in the UK? 16. Auto manufacturers use project titles for their models (i.e. JZA80 for the Mk4 Supra) – so who used ADO and what does the acronym mean? 17. Manufacturers also use codes for their engines (i.e. 2JZ-GE/GTE) and TVR used AJP 6 and 8 for theirs, but what do the letters stand for? 18. What name was used for the very first TVR model? 19. Who claims to produce the most powerful production V8 engine in the world? 20. Which car donates its engine and transmission for the Artega GT? 21. What is claimed to be the fastest 4 door sedan in the world? Bentley Continental 4 Door 22. The original Batmobile was based on which car? 23. What was ‘London Thunder ‘? 24. In American terminology what is the differential called? 25. What is the name of a rear-engined 4 door saloon of which only 51 were ever built? 26. What was the only car model sold in the UK by Isuzu? Piazza Turbo 27. What popular horsepower increasing device was first used by German pilots in WW11? 28. What is the origin of the name Marcos? 29. Over 40 years has seen how many Petrol engine derivatives of the Range Rover?9 30. What was the name of the first Chevrolet family van? 31. What company is credited with the first modern transmission? 32. What’s the Michelin Man’s official name? Bibendum 33. The best selling car of all time? VW Beetle 34. Versions of which British car were made under licence in Germany from 1927 France from 1928 and in America from 1930? 35. In 2005 members of Greenpeace temporarily disrupted production of which vehicle? 36. If your car is fitted with HUD what technology does it have? Projects information onto the windscreen 37. Which of these car makers is not named after its original owner - Suzuki, Opel, Matra or Horch? Opel (Adam) 38. Where was the first car to wear the official Porsche brand name approved in 1948? 39. Ford made two versions of the Maverick but what were each based on? 40. What was the Porsche racing 935’s nickname? Moby Dick ha ha, wont let me put the right name Moby D*ck 41. What name did Range Rover development engineer Geof Miller use as a decoy for registering pre-production Range Rovers? 42. What design feature has appeared on every BMW since 1961? Kidney Grill 43. What is Air An Rathad? 44. Where was the first serial production car made in the UK? 45. What colour was the very first Range Rover? 46. Who designed the famous E Type shape? Malcolm Sayer 47. What derivative gives us the name Veilside? 48. What do Americans call a manual transmission? Stick shift 49. Who were instrumental in turning the Sunbeam Alpine into what became the Tiger? 50. Which new car will feature a novel “Magic Vision Control” when launched in 2012, and what exactly is it? 51. What technology was developed by Felice Bianchi Anderloni in 1936? 52. Who introduced an Autumn/Winter Collection line of bags made of sports car grade carbon fiber fabric? 53. What is the shortest motorway in the UK? 54. Land Rover commenced sales of its models in 1987 but how did Americans buy them before that? 55. When did Toyota change to the current logo style? 56. What is the German equivalent of the British Touring Car Championship? DTM 57. Who created the Beradino and what is unusual about it? 58. Toyota has announced the Concept FT-86 will be sold in Europe as the GT 86 but what names will be used in the US and Japan? 59. Which luxury car brand will die in 2012? Maybach 60. In motoring terms who are CTI? None of the above were googled answers. I would have to do a few that way to fill in some of the blanks though. Great quiz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 27 is ether water-meth injection or nitrous oxide. the germans had both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee from China Posted December 17, 2011 Author Share Posted December 17, 2011 9.Dave 13 track private land 27 turbo 48 stick shift OK 9 = on Dave they are repeats and I'm looking for other Top Gear shows that are not repeated UK episodes 13 = reread the question 27 = wrong 48 = correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee from China Posted December 17, 2011 Author Share Posted December 17, 2011 1. Maserati Quattroporte, Porsche Panamera Turbo, Aston Rapide 2. Jason Dawe 3. The first is a brick and second a cheese 4. What invention halted the sales of ukuleles in the US during the early 40’s? 5. Who designed the Top Gear UK test track? 6. SSC Tuatara 7. No choice of colour 8. Tarmac 9. Dave, Dave Ja Vue, 10.Detroit 11. What car was affectionately known as "Hachi-Roku" in Japan? 12. Who is believed to be the creator of the British Motor Industry in 1896? 13. Isle of Man 14. What item of clothing from the 19th century can still be found in most peoples wardrobes? 15. Which Japanese manufacturer first sold cars in the UK? 16. Auto manufacturers use project titles for their models (i.e. JZA80 for the Mk4 Supra) – so who used ADO and what does the acronym mean? 17. Manufacturers also use codes for their engines (i.e. 2JZ-GE/GTE) and TVR used AJP 6 and 8 for theirs, but what do the letters stand for? 18. What name was used for the very first TVR model? 19. Who claims to produce the most powerful production V8 engine in the world? 20. Which car donates its engine and transmission for the Artega GT? 21. Bentley Continental 4 Door 22. The original Batmobile was based on which car? 23. What was ‘London Thunder ‘? 24. In American terminology what is the differential called? 25. What is the name of a rear-engined 4 door saloon of which only 51 were ever built? 26. Piazza Turbo 27. What popular horsepower increasing device was first used by German pilots in WW11? 28. What is the origin of the name Marcos? 29. 9 30. What was the name of the first Chevrolet family van? 31. What company is credited with the first modern transmission? 32. Bibendum 33. VW Beetle 34. Versions of which British car were made under licence in Germany from 1927 France from 1928 and in America from 1930? 35. In 2005 members of Greenpeace temporarily disrupted production of which vehicle? 36. Projects information onto the windscreen 37. Opel (Adam) 38. Where was the first car to wear the official Porsche brand name approved in 1948? 39. Ford made two versions of the Maverick but what were each based on? 40. Moby Dick ha ha, wont let me put the right name Moby D*ck 41. What name did Range Rover development engineer Geof Miller use as a decoy for registering pre-production Range Rovers? 42. Kidney Grill 43. What is Air An Rathad? 44. Where was the first serial production car made in the UK? 45. What colour was the very first Range Rover? 46. Malcolm Sayer 47. What derivative gives us the name Veilside? 48. Stick shift 49. Who were instrumental in turning the Sunbeam Alpine into what became the Tiger? 50. Which new car will feature a novel “Magic Vision Control” when launched in 2012, and what exactly is it? 51. What technology was developed by Felice Bianchi Anderloni in 1936? 52. Who introduced an Autumn/Winter Collection line of bags made of sports car grade carbon fiber fabric? 53. What is the shortest motorway in the UK? 54. Land Rover commenced sales of its models in 1987 but how did Americans buy them before that? 55. When did Toyota change to the current logo style? 56. DTM 57. Who created the Beradino and what is unusual about it? 58. Toyota has announced the Concept FT-86 will be sold in Europe as the GT 86 but what names will be used in the US and Japan? 59. Maybach 60. In motoring terms who are CTI? None of the above were googled answers. I would have to do a few that way to fill in some of the blanks though. Great quiz Ah none Googled! so out of those anwsered you got 15 correct and technically only 2 were half right what about the rest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee from China Posted December 17, 2011 Author Share Posted December 17, 2011 27 is ether water-meth injection or nitrous oxide. the germans had both. which one do you think I have gone for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sideexitsupra Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 The Range Rover one was a guess!! Nobody else seems to be doing much, I have a few more answers but don't want to hog it. Will look again on Sunday night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee from China Posted December 18, 2011 Author Share Posted December 18, 2011 bttt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee from China Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 nobody else got the brain power huh? come on guys have a go! no prizes but you can be safe in the knowledge that your a real know-it-all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee from China Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 The Range Rover one was a guess!! and not a bad one either - just wrong :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee from China Posted December 22, 2011 Author Share Posted December 22, 2011 Oh come on guys its 3 days toChristmas have a go - its not that hard(is it?) There will be a special gift for the top scorer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee from China Posted December 25, 2011 Author Share Posted December 25, 2011 seems it was too hard after all! 194 views and three takers :---( not even the prize got any more ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted December 25, 2011 Share Posted December 25, 2011 53 M96, approx 1/4 mile long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcoaster Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 As its getting close to that time when you're at home with lots of free time thumb twiddling I have another quiz to keep you occupied Mostly auto orientated but a couple of odd balls thrown in for good measure Will let it run till after the holiday so you all have plenty of 'googling time' :taped:Good luck and god bless 1. Can you name the 3 supercars with 4 doors tested on Top Gear in 2010? 2. Who was the third presenter teamed with Richard Hammond and Jeremy Clarkson in the first episodes of season one’s Top Gear and was later replaced by James May? 3. What is the difference between a Leicester Red and Red Leicester? 4. What invention halted the sales of ukuleles in the US during the early 40’s? 5. Who designed the Top Gear UK test track? 6. What is claimed as the fastest production car in the world? 7. Apart from obviously all being Fords what do the Escort RS1600, RS1800, Focus RS Mk1, Racing Puma , Mondeo ST200 and the Model T have in common? 8. In America what is ‘black top’? 9. We all watch Top Gear on BBC2 - but where else can Top Gear be seen (apart from on BBC iPlayer that is)? 10. Where would you be if you attended NAIAS? 11. What car was affectionately known as "Hachi-Roku" in Japan? Toyota Corolla AE86 12. Who is believed to be the creator of the British Motor Industry in 1896? 13. Where in the UK can you drive on roads with no speed limits? 14. What item of clothing from the 19th century can still be found in most peoples wardrobes? Neck tie 15. Which Japanese manufacturer first sold cars in the UK? 16. Auto manufacturers use project titles for their models (i.e. JZA80 for the Mk4 Supra) – so who used ADO and what does the acronym mean? 17. Manufacturers also use codes for their engines (i.e. 2JZ-GE/GTE) and TVR used AJP 6 and 8 for theirs, but what do the letters stand for? 18. What name was used for the very first TVR model? 19. Who claims to produce the most powerful production V8 engine in the world? 20. Which car donates its engine and transmission for the Artega GT? 21. What is claimed to be the fastest 4 door sedan in the world? 22. The original Batmobile was based on which car? 23. What was ‘London Thunder ‘? 24. In American terminology what is the differential called? 25. What is the name of a rear-engined 4 door saloon of which only 51 were ever built? 26. What was the only car model sold in the UK by Isuzu? 27. What popular horsepower increasing device was first used by German pilots in WW11? Fuel Injection 28. What is the origin of the name Marcos? 29. Over 40 years has seen how many Petrol engine derivatives of the Range Rover? 30. What was the name of the first Chevrolet family van? 31. What company is credited with the first modern transmission? 32. What’s the Michelin Man’s official name? 33. The best selling car of all time? 34. Versions of which British car were made under licence in Germany from 1927 France from 1928 and in America from 1930? Austin 7 35. In 2005 members of Greenpeace temporarily disrupted production of which vehicle? 36. If your car is fitted with HUD what technology does it have? Heads Up Display 37. Which of these car makers is not named after its original owner - Suzuki, Opel, Matra or Horch? 38. Where was the first car to wear the official Porsche brand name approved in 1948? 39. Ford made two versions of the Maverick but what were each based on? Nissan Terrano 40. What was the Porsche racing 935’s nickname? 41. What name did Range Rover development engineer Geof Miller use as a decoy for registering pre-production Range Rovers? 42. What design feature has appeared on every BMW since 1961? 43. What is Air An Rathad? 44. Where was the first serial production car made in the UK? 45. What colour was the very first Range Rover? 46. Who designed the famous E Type shape? 47. What derivative gives us the name Veilside? 48. What do Americans call a manual transmission? 49. Who were instrumental in turning the Sunbeam Alpine into what became the Tiger? 50. Which new car will feature a novel “Magic Vision Control” when launched in 2012, and what exactly is it? 51. What technology was developed by Felice Bianchi Anderloni in 1936? Spaceframe "super leggera" car body construcion 52. Who introduced an Autumn/Winter Collection line of bags made of sports car grade carbon fiber fabric? 53. What is the shortest motorway in the UK? A64M 54. Land Rover commenced sales of its models in 1987 but how did Americans buy them before that? 55. When did Toyota change to the current logo style? 56. What is the German equivalent of the British Touring Car Championship? DTM 57. Who created the Beradino and what is unusual about it? 58. Toyota has announced the Concept FT-86 will be sold in Europe as the GT 86 but what names will be used in the US and Japan? 59. Which luxury car brand will die in 2012? Maybach 60. In motoring terms who are CTI? I'll chuck a few in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee from China Posted December 27, 2011 Author Share Posted December 27, 2011 OK due to a very poor response I will just show the answers and say no more And I aint giving no prizes out either 1. Porsche Panamera Turbo, Aston Martin Rapide, Maserati Quatroporte 2. Jason Dawe 3. Leicester Red is a type of brick and Red Leicester is a variety of cheese 4. The Guitar 5. Lotus 6. Bugatti Veyron Supersports 7. Only available in one colour 8. Tarmac road surface 9. There is also Top Gear Australia and Top Gear USA 10. Detroit as it is the North American International Auto Show 11. "Hachi-Roku" means 86 in Japanese and the car was the Toyota Corolla AE86 12. Frederick Richard Simms a British mechanical engineer, businessman, prolific inventor and motor industry pioneer. Simms coined the words "petrol" and "motorcar". He founded the Royal Automobile Club, and the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders 13. The Isle of Man 14. Blue Jeans 15. Daihatsu 16. That’s the Austin Design Office 17. The AJP6 & 8 engines, a lightweight alloy Straight 6 and V8, were developed by engineering consultant Al Melling along with John Ravenscroft and Peter Wheeler (hence the AJP initials) 18. In 1956, an American racing enthusiast asked Wilkinson to produce a special chassis for sports car racing in the United States. The early cars were marketed there as the Jomar 19. Ford USA with the latest Mustang 20. Volkswagen Passat R36i 21. Bentley Continental Flying Spur Supersport 22. Lincoln Futura 23. In October 2006 it was announced that body production and final assembly for TVRs would move to Turin, Italy, with only engine production remaining in the UK. In protest at this and to show support for the workers, a large number of TVR owners paraded through central London on 26 November 2006. Dubbed "London Thunder", it was also an attempt at the official world record for the biggest one-marque convoy on record. 24. Rear end 25. Tucker Torpedo 26. Piazza 27. Nitrous Oxide 28. The name is derived from its two creators names Mar from Jem Marsh and the Cos from Frank Costin 29. 10 - Rover V8 3500 Carb, Rover V8 Injection in 3.5, 3.9, 4.0, 4.2 and 4.6 sizes, BMW 4.4 V8 and Jaguar 4.4 and 4.2 and 5.0 (NA and Supercharged) 30. The Greenbrier 31. Panhard 32. Bibendum 33. Toyota Corolla 34. The Austin 7 35. In 2005 members of Greenpeace temporarily disrupted production of Range Rovers at the Land Rover plant in Solihull. 36. Heads Up Display 37. Matra 38. The first models of what was to become the 356 were built in a small sawmill in Gmünd, Austria 39. The Nissan Terrano II and the Mazda Tribute 40. Moby Dick 41. "VELAR" the name is derived from the Italian 'velare' meaning to veil or to cover. 42. The Hofmeister Kink (The shape of the window on the D pillar) 43. Scottish BBC Motoring Programme 44. Coventry 45. The very first Range Rover was a green model with the registration "YVB 151H", and is now on exhibition at Huddersfield Land Rover Centre. 46. Malcolm Sayer who was an aircraft and car designer. His most notable work being the iconic E-Type Jaguar. 47. The name is derived from Yokomaku's name, "maku" meaning veil, "yoko" meaning side. 48. A Stick Shift 49. Carroll Shelby and Ken Miles who each built a prototype for Rootes 50. The 2012 Mercedes Benz SL and it is a novel windscreen washing system 51. Superleggera the Super light chassis design 52. Lamborghini 53. The M96 at the Fire Service College at ¼ mile in length 54. Before 1987, Land Rover vehicles were only sold in the United States through the grey market. 55. 1991 56. Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM). 57. JP Paulussen and it can be transformed from a coupe to a targa, to a full convertible 58. In the US it will be known as the Scion FR-S and in Japan simply ‘86’ 59. Maybach 60. Caterham Technology & Innovation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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