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  1960s to 90s Chryslers   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
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This quiz is about Chrysler cars from the mid-1960s to the late 1990s. You will have to be a true Mopar fan to know the answers to a few questions!
Tough, 15 Qns, karock, Aug 19 15
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karock
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  Cruisin' In a PT Cruiser    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Either you love em' or hate em'. How well do you know the PT Cruiser? Let's find out.
Tough, 10 Qns, dotsnoopyfan, Dec 14 08
Tough
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  The Valiant, 1963 - 1966, Chrysler perfection.    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz about the greatest car from Australia.
Tough, 10 Qns, veandercross, Aug 16 16
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  Australian Chryslers #1: 1960s Valiants    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How well do you know your Aussie Chryslers?
Difficult, 10 Qns, valgal, Oct 19 05
Difficult
valgal
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trivia question Quick Question
What was the nickname of the inline six cylinder engine used in many Chrysler products from the 1960s through the 1980s?

From Quiz "1960s to 90s Chryslers"





Chrysler Trivia Questions
1. Who designed the PT Cruiser?

From Quiz Cruisin' In a PT Cruiser

Answer: Bryan Nesbitt

Bryan Nesbitt currently works at General Motors. He also designed the Chevrolet HHR.

2. Which series was the first fully Australian built Valiant?

From Quiz The Valiant, 1963 - 1966, Chrysler perfection.

Answer: Ap5

The R and S series were mainly reassembled cars sent from the USA, the Ap5 was built at the new Tonsley Park car plant. AP means Australian Production.

3. The "Q" Series Valiant, was first *seen* in Australia in what year?

From Quiz Australian Chryslers #1: 1960s Valiants

Answer: 1959

The Q-series Valiant was imported from the States in 1959 (although it was referred to as a 1960 model.)

4. On which model or platform were most of Chrysler's vehicles of the 1980s and early '90s based?

From Quiz 1960s to 90s Chryslers

Answer: K-car

Chrysler utilized the K-car platform for nearly all of its '80s vehicles, including minivans, to save money on product development costs.

5. What do the letters "PT" stand for?

From Quiz Cruisin' In a PT Cruiser

Answer: Personal Transportation

As an owner of a PT Cruiser myself, I am often asked this question. Others claim "PT" stood for "Platform Tall" or "Plymouth Truck".

6. How many Ap5 Valiants were produced?

From Quiz The Valiant, 1963 - 1966, Chrysler perfection.

Answer: 49,400

Just over 34,000 were sold in Australia, with the rest going to New Zealand. A very popular car in New Zealand, due to the good towing capacity.

7. Only one Q-series Valiant was imported into Australia in 1960, what happened to it after it was sold?

From Quiz Australian Chryslers #1: 1960s Valiants

Answer: It was wrapped around a tree

A single car was imported in 1960 for evaluation, but after it was sold it was wrapped around a tree (http://www.valiant.org/ausval.html)

8. What was the original name of Dodge's version of the Plymouth Duster, introduced for the 1971 model year?

From Quiz 1960s to 90s Chryslers

Answer: Demon

The model name was changed to Dart Sport for 1973 after Dodge received complaints about the Demon name. The Scamp was the Plymouth version of the standard Dart, Polara was Dodge's full-size model, and Challenger was the Dodge version of the Barracuda.

9. The automatic gearbox offered with the Ap5 Valiant had what unusual feature?

From Quiz The Valiant, 1963 - 1966, Chrysler perfection.

Answer: Push button gear selection on dash

The Torqueflite gearbox was best gearbox ever made, till Chevrolet copied it in the late 70s. The push-buttons on the dash were a triumph in engineering and only in the last 3 years has the expensive sports-car industry caught on to how good the button on dash arrangement is.

10. The Q-series never took off in Australia because it was difficult to convert the American cars to right-hand-drive. Why was it difficult?

From Quiz Australian Chryslers #1: 1960s Valiants

Answer: The slant of the engine ruled out a gearbox move

The first Valiants to make the market were the R-series.

11. What was the unusual type of front suspension that Chrysler used on many of its cars of the 1960s and '70s?

From Quiz 1960s to 90s Chryslers

Answer: Torsion bar

Both GM and Ford used more conventional A-arm or strut front suspensions, but Chrysler was known for its twin torsion bar front suspension.

12. What year was the PT Cruiser turbo introduced?

From Quiz Cruisin' In a PT Cruiser

Answer: 2003

The 2003 model had a turbocharged 2.4 liter engine and had horsepower of 215. 2 years later, Chrysler increased the horsepower of the Turbo vehicles to 230.

13. In which Australian state were the Chrysler Valiants made?

From Quiz The Valiant, 1963 - 1966, Chrysler perfection.

Answer: South Australia

Valiants were built at Tonsley Park in Adelaide, South Australia from 1964 till 1981. Tonsley Park was a brand new car plant.

14. Which early sedan had a quarter mile time of 19.5 seconds and a top speed of 145 km/h?

From Quiz Australian Chryslers #1: 1960s Valiants

Answer: R-Series

The R-Series was said to put out twice the horsepower as the then popular Holden.

15. Where is the headquarters of the Chrysler arm of DaimlerChrysler located?

From Quiz 1960s to 90s Chryslers

Answer: Auburn Hills, Michigan

Chrysler Corporation's headquarters were located in Highland Park until the early 1980s, when they were moved to Auburn Hills. American Motors, which Chrysler purchased in 1987, was headquartered in Kenosha. The Mercedes division of DaimlerChrysler is headquartered in Stuttgart.

16. What was the cubic inch capacity of the six cylinder engine in the Valiants of 1963-66?

From Quiz The Valiant, 1963 - 1966, Chrysler perfection.

Answer: 225

The 225 was a slant six engine, meaning the block was on an angle, good for working on the exhaust, not so good with electrics. A massive engine that delivered great torque, this made the Valiant a great touring car and excellent towing vehicle.

17. What feature became an option in late 1961 production Valiants, stayed as an option in 1962, and was dropped in 1963?

From Quiz Australian Chryslers #1: 1960s Valiants

Answer: An aluminum 225

The 225 cid Slant Six became an option mid-1961, with the aluminum 225 later that same year.

18. What was the name of Plymouth's version of the minivan, now used on the lowest priced Chrysler minivan?

From Quiz 1960s to 90s Chryslers

Answer: Voyager

The Town and Country is the more expensive model of Chrysler minivan. The Dodge version is called the Caravan.

19. Monster Garage was a show that turned ordinary cars into "monster cars". One episode the guys used a PT Cruiser. What did they turn the PT into?

From Quiz Cruisin' In a PT Cruiser

Answer: Wood chipper

The Wood Chipper PT episode originally aired January 20, 2003. Jesse James wasn't impressed by the idea of building it. He said, "This is Hollywood guys trying to think of something cool, but really ain't". In 2008, the Wood Chipper PT was sold at the Barrett-Jackson car auction for $12,500.

20. What was the luxury version of the Ap5 and Ap6 called?

From Quiz The Valiant, 1963 - 1966, Chrysler perfection.

Answer: Regal

The Regal included such luxuries as a cigarette lighter, heater and air conditioning, an exterior sunshade and more stylish seats. The Statesman was the luxury Holden, Fairlane was the luxury Ford and the Monaro was a two door racing Holden.

21. What was the nickname of the inline six cylinder engine used in many Chrysler products from the 1960s through the 1980s?

From Quiz 1960s to 90s Chryslers

Answer: Slant Six

The Slant Six engine got its name because its cylinder head is positioned at an angle, rather than perpendicular as on most other inline engines.

22. By which name was the Valiant station-wagon called?

From Quiz The Valiant, 1963 - 1966, Chrysler perfection.

Answer: Safari

How apt considering the number of wagons sold and driven in the outback. Incidentally, the Chrysler Wayfarer was the first utility vehicle (ute), offered to the Australian public!

23. What does AP5 stands for?

From Quiz Australian Chryslers #1: 1960s Valiants

Answer: Australian Production 5

The AP5 took over in 1963

24. Which colour paint was the most popular on the Ap5-Ap6 Valiants?

From Quiz The Valiant, 1963 - 1966, Chrysler perfection.

Answer: White

Over 70 per cent of the Valiants were painted white, with the Ap6 getting a special acrylic enamel paint.

25. What does March 1965 signify?

From Quiz Australian Chryslers #1: 1960s Valiants

Answer: Release of the AP6

Competition for Chrysler was stronger in 1965, because the AP6 was heavier and lost it's speed advantage.

26. What was the name of the Eagle version of the Dodge Intrepid and Chrysler Concorde LH sedan?

From Quiz 1960s to 90s Chryslers

Answer: Vision

The LH sedans were introduced for the 1993 model year. The Vision replaced the Renault-designed Premier, which Chrysler was forced to sell as a result of its purchase of AMC. The Optima was an Eagle concept car and the Summit was Eagle's version of the Mitsubishi Mirage. The Eagle division was phased out after the 1998 model year.

27. In mid 1965, the Ap6 Valiant was released, which were two of the design changes making it different to the Ap5?

From Quiz The Valiant, 1963 - 1966, Chrysler perfection.

Answer: The grille and the automatic selector

The grille was split in two by a nasty looking centrepiece and the amazing dashboard pushbutton selector was replaced by a boring column stalk shifter. Not great moves by the company and all keen enthusiasts seek the pushbutton automatic version.

28. What model Valiant did Chrysler sell 49,440 of in 22 months?

From Quiz Australian Chryslers #1: 1960s Valiants

Answer: AP5

Chrysler couldn't build enough AP5s to meet demand

29. Which Chrysler model was advertised in the famous 1970s TV commercial featuring Ricardo Montalban?

From Quiz 1960s to 90s Chryslers

Answer: Cordoba

The Cordoba was Chrysler's entry in the 'personal luxury' segment and was intended to compete with the Chevrolet Monte Carlo. One of the luxury options available on the Cordoba was the 'rich Corinthian leather' seats mentioned in the commercial.

30. The styling of which "modern" Chrysler vehicle has been strongly influenced by Australian R- and S-series Valiants?

From Quiz Australian Chryslers #1: 1960s Valiants

Answer: 2005 Chrysler 300C

The Chrysler 300C has the long hood, prominent grille, and low roofline of earlier Chryslers.

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