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Quiz about Audi German Motoring Brilliance
Quiz about Audi German Motoring Brilliance

Audi, German Motoring Brilliance! Quiz


An historical look at the fantastic Audi motor car.

A multiple-choice quiz by Veandercross. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Veandercross
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
200,002
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
667
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who invented the Audi automobile? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which other company with Audi, Horch and Wanderer formed Auto Union AG in 1932? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. After World War 2, the Russians occupied the site of the Auto Union company and the carmakers moved to ____ in Bavaria, changing their name to Auto Union GmbH.

Answer: (One Word, beginning with I)
Question 4 of 10
4. In 1968, Audi released a new design, what was the name of the car? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In 1980, Audi introduced which driving system to their cars and then unleashed them on the world. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In 1982, the company introduced the third series 100 Audi, a luxury car that took the motoring world by storm, with the best wind resistance ever produced in a large 4 door sedan.


Question 7 of 10
7. What does the symbol TQ on the 200 series Audi mean? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In 1986 the Audi company introduced all body galvanising to its range of vehicles.


Question 9 of 10
9. Which movie released in 2004, featured a futuristic Audi? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In 2002, Audi won the Le Mans 24 hour race for the third year in a row?



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who invented the Audi automobile?

Answer: August Horch

August Horch was an engineer with Benz, before moving on to build his own Horch cars. In 1910 after disagreements with the board, he left to form another car company, calling it Audi, a latin version of his name.
2. Which other company with Audi, Horch and Wanderer formed Auto Union AG in 1932?

Answer: DKW

DKW was founded by J S Rasmussen and became one of the leading motorcycle manufacturers. They also produced a two cylinder car called the DKW Front, a highly popular small car. The four joint companies produced the famous 4 ring emblem, still used on all Audis.
3. After World War 2, the Russians occupied the site of the Auto Union company and the carmakers moved to ____ in Bavaria, changing their name to Auto Union GmbH.

Answer: Ingolstadt

The Ingolstadt factory initially produced the DKW motorcycles and vans, until a new car factory in Ingolstadt was built in 1959.
4. In 1968, Audi released a new design, what was the name of the car?

Answer: 100

Designed by Ludwig Kraus, this very popular car sold over 700,000 units before been restyled in 1976.
5. In 1980, Audi introduced which driving system to their cars and then unleashed them on the world.

Answer: Four wheel drive

The quattro four wheel drive revolutionised the racing world, dominating World Rally Championship racing for at least 3 years, and winning many races.
6. In 1982, the company introduced the third series 100 Audi, a luxury car that took the motoring world by storm, with the best wind resistance ever produced in a large 4 door sedan.

Answer: True

A drag of 0.3 was produced by having the rear slightly smaller than the front allowing faster flow. They also had flush fitting doors, windows and windscreens.
7. What does the symbol TQ on the 200 series Audi mean?

Answer: Turbo Quattro

The standard turbo powered Audis are capable of over 140 miles per hour. With quattro 4WD they were both brilliant and safe in any road conditions.
8. In 1986 the Audi company introduced all body galvanising to its range of vehicles.

Answer: True

This process involved dipping the chassis and all the panels, and they also wax sealed the underside of the chassis. The result of this process can been seen in cars produced from 1986, that today still show no signs of major rusting.
9. Which movie released in 2004, featured a futuristic Audi?

Answer: I Robot

The movie version of Issac Asimov's book starred Will Smith and a fabulous concept Audi. Called an RSQ, this mid engined sports coupe had spheres instead of tires.
10. In 2002, Audi won the Le Mans 24 hour race for the third year in a row?

Answer: True

The Audi R8 driven by Frank Biela,Tom Kristensen and Emanuele Pirro totally dominated the three Le Mans 24 hr classics. Audi finished first, second and third in 2000, first and second in 2001, first, second and third in 2002.
Source: Author Veandercross

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