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Quiz about The Cars in Gone in 60 Seconds
Quiz about The Cars in Gone in 60 Seconds

The Cars in "Gone in 60 Seconds" Quiz


There have been many unusual automobile designs throughout history. This quiz features 10 questions on some of the biggest vehicle flops of the 20th century. Most of them ended up being "Gone in 60 Seconds".

A multiple-choice quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
dcpddc478
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
350,059
Updated
Jan 13 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
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Avg Score
8 / 10
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Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. What was the unusual feature of the 1961 Amphicar? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which of the following cars is the topic of Chapter One of "Unsafe at Any Speed" by Ralph Nader in 1965? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The 1934 Chrysler Airflow, a car ahead of its time, was an abysmal failure due to which of the following innovations? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The 1957 King Midget Model III had to be assembled by the purchaser.


Question 5 of 10
5. The 1958 Zundapp Janus was produced in which of the following countries, known for its high quality automobiles? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Produced from 2001-2005, which Pontiac SUV was declared by Time Magazine in 2007 to be one of the worst cars of all time? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Produced between 1970-1974, the British automobile the Bond Bug was only sold in an orange color.


Question 8 of 10
8. Found in most lists of terrible cars, the 1987 Yugo was produced in which modern day country? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In the 1970s, which one of the following cars earned the nickname "death on wheels" after multiple reports of fatal fires that resulted from rear-end collisions? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. A lot of time and money is spent on coming up with the name for any new model car. Where did the Ford Company come up with the name for the Edsel? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What was the unusual feature of the 1961 Amphicar?

Answer: It was a car and a boat

This German car was manufactured by the Quandt Group, and only 4,000 were produced. They were designed to be a combination car and boat, thus its amphibious sounding name. The biggest problem with this car was that it was not 100% waterproof! It leaked profusely and the buoyancy of the car relied on a built-in bilge pump that did not always function properly, leading many of these cars to end their days underwater. Only a few of these cars survived which led to their status as a coveted novelty automobile by those who collect unusual and rare autos.
2. Which of the following cars is the topic of Chapter One of "Unsafe at Any Speed" by Ralph Nader in 1965?

Answer: Corvair

The Chevy Corvair was one of the first compact type cars produced by Chevrolet. Noted for its many safety flaws, the model was involved in over 100 lawsuits against Chevrolet, which cited the vehicle was unsafe to drive and that the company was negligent because it sacrificed safety to lower the cost of the car.

This rear-engine car had something called a swing-axle suspension and no front stabilizer bar. These combined to make a car that was very difficult to control and was prone to flip end over end.

While many of these problems were rectified in later models, the reputation of being "Unsafe at Any Speed" followed this car until it was discontinued. It should be noted that the book was an attack on the tendency of the automotive industry to ignore safety measures because of the higher cost in production.

The Corvair was just one example.
3. The 1934 Chrysler Airflow, a car ahead of its time, was an abysmal failure due to which of the following innovations?

Answer: Streamlining

The Airflow was the first car designed with a streamlined body that was supposed to make it less susceptible to air resistance. The public was not ready for the new design and it was only made for three years. It is a very unique looking car that came out during a time of severe economic deprivation.

Besides its innovative design, it also had a steel space-frame construction and a 50-50 weight distribution, both of which were forward thinking designs. It only had one mechanical issue, occasionally the engine would fall out of the car!
4. The 1957 King Midget Model III had to be assembled by the purchaser.

Answer: True

As strange as it sounds, the King Midget was a build-it-yourself car. The average American did not have the requisite knowledge to build this car and there were major safety issues with the soft top design that was designed to hold two people. It only had nine horsepower and a one-speed automatic transmission.

These cars were produced by the Midget Motors Corporation which actually sold build-it-yourself car kits from 1946-1970.
5. The 1958 Zundapp Janus was produced in which of the following countries, known for its high quality automobiles?

Answer: Germany

A truly unique car, the Zundapp Janus was produced in Germany for only two years. Access to the car was made through the doors which were located on the front and rear of the car, as opposed to the sides of the car. The rear sear faced backwards and it was this feature that gave the car the name Janus, a Roman God depicted as having two faces.

It can be very difficult to tell the front of the car from the back. Less than 7,000 cars were made and it is estimated that less than 800 of these cars are still around.

The engine was placed under the center of the car and had 14hp. This engine enabled this unusual car to get a top speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).
6. Produced from 2001-2005, which Pontiac SUV was declared by Time Magazine in 2007 to be one of the worst cars of all time?

Answer: Aztek

Pontiac attempted to get their part of the SUV craze when when they released the Aztek in 2001. Its bold styling was not a hit with the general population and it was often compared to a "Transformer" figure. So few people would buy them that Pontiac slashed the price in order to clear their sales lots.

In 2008, the British newspaper, The Daily Telegraph, declared the Aztek to be the ugliest car of all time.
7. Produced between 1970-1974, the British automobile the Bond Bug was only sold in an orange color.

Answer: True

As surprising as it might sound, this is true. The Bond Bug was a small two-seater that had three wheels. It was sold in a bright tangerine color, although the company did repaint six of them white for a Rothmans cigarette commercial in 1972. Safety issues, high price, and a wedge shaped designed did not combine for high sales.

In spite of the boat-shaped bottom and the zipper windows, this vehicle is now highly prized by collectors who value the strange car for its scarcity and uniqueness. Just a note, in spite of the name, this car has nothing to do with James Bond!
8. Found in most lists of terrible cars, the 1987 Yugo was produced in which modern day country?

Answer: Serbia

The Yugo was made by the Zastava Corporation debuted in 1978. Although it is often seen in its home country it was a flop in North America and the rest of Europe. It was criticized for shoddy workmanship, frequent engine problems, and poor styling. For a few years, the Yugo was the cheapest new car you could buy, but for many consumers, their low price was found to be indicative of low quality.

In their review of the Yugo, the much respected magazine "Consumer Reports" stated that it would be hard to recommend the Yugo at any price and that the average consumer would be better off buying a good used car than purchasing a new Yugo.
9. In the 1970s, which one of the following cars earned the nickname "death on wheels" after multiple reports of fatal fires that resulted from rear-end collisions?

Answer: Ford Pinto

The Ford Pinto is widely held as one of the worst automobile designs in history. The placement of the gas tank directly behind the rear bumper and a tendency of the car doors to jam shut in a rear-end collision led to the vehicle being recalled in 1978.

The manufacturers were aware of the design flaw but opted not to make safety changes as they would increase the cost of the car. Although these design flaws were addressed in later models the damage to the car's reputation had already been done.
10. A lot of time and money is spent on coming up with the name for any new model car. Where did the Ford Company come up with the name for the Edsel?

Answer: It was the name of Henry Ford's son

The Ford Edsel is, perhaps, the epitome of a failed car design. Named after Edsel Ford, the son of automotive tycoon Henry Ford, the car sported many innovative features. These included a "rolling-dome" speedometer, multiple warning lights, and a push-button "Teletouch" transmission which was located in the center of the steering wheel.

There were also ergonomically designed controls, child-proof rear door locks, seat belts and self-adjusting breaks. The car still fell far below the advanced hype that the company had issued. People were expecting something completely new and unlike anything produced before. What they got was an over-priced, fuel-hungry, somewhat bloated...Ford.
Source: Author dcpddc478

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