What is this Car most Famous For?
The ever classic Volkswagen Beetle was sold between 1937 and 2003. Which of these facts below would it be most famous for? Can you identify which of the following makes the 1901 Packard Model C famous? It was not the best selling car in the world in terms of numbers, but certainly the best selling single design that changed very little from when it was introduced in 1937 till the last one rolled off the production line in Mexico in 2003. 23 million units were sold during that time.
There is nothing quite like a Ferrari. Why is it famous? The F40’s top speed was 321 km/h. It does 0-60 mph in 0.5 seconds. 1,311 Ferrari F40’s were produced between 1987 and 1991. Many consider this to be the finest Ferrari ever. It could reach 300 mph. The F40 was powered by a 2.9-liter twin turbo V12 capable of producing 471 brake horsepower. Some consider the F40 to be the best Ferrari ever.
The Jetfire didn’t last long, but it was the first car to use a turbocharger. Only 320 were ever made. The Jensen FF shown in this image was the first road car to make use of what? The original uploader was Sfoskett at English Wikipedia. In 2005, the Toyota Corolla set what record? Yes, the Jensen FF, built between 1966 and 1971, was the first car to use an ABS system. In 2005, the ninth generation of the Toyota Corolla had the single biggest sales year for any car model ever.
This Chrysler model from the 1960’s is famous for what reason? Why? Well, Tucker was indicted for fraud, although many say he was setup. It ran on bio-fuel. The dream of Preston Tucker, the Torpedo only saw 51 units built. In fact, only 55 were made, of which 50 were used in a designed user program. It was powered by a turbine engine. As one can tell by the name, this Chrysler model was driven by a turbine engine. Only nine remain today, of which two are in private hands. This concept car was built in small numbers.
It sold over 1.3 million units. It weighs only 150 kilograms. Why is it famous? Why is it a crucial part of automotive history? It is the top-selling electric car of all time. The Nissan Leaf was launched by the Japanese automaker in 2010. To date, it has sold over 300,000 units making it the top selling electric car of all time. It is made from parts of a tree, including leaves. The Oldsmobile Curved Dash, pictured here, was made in the early 20th century. It was the first car to be mass produced. This is the Nissan Leaf.
