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General Motors Trivia Trivia Quiz

Some trivia questions for the General Motors aficionados.

A multiple-choice quiz by goofyfoot009. Estimated time: 6 mins.

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goofyfoot009

Time
6 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
341,024

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10

1. What item was the 265 cubic-inch engine lacking at its introduction in 1955? Hint

An oil filter.

Adjustable points in the distributor.

Timing marks on the harmonic balancer.

Vacuum ports on the carburetor.

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Question 2 of 10

2. Why did '58-64 Impalas require a multi-piece drive shaft? Hint

Higher horsepower required beefier components.

It made the Impala look lower.

The new "Turbo-glide" transmission required it.

They utilized an "X" frame.

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Question 3 of 10

3. Initially, what did the "442" option on an Oldsmobile Cutlass stand for? Hint

4 wheels, 4 doors, and 2 bucket seats.

400 cubic inch engine, 4-speed, and 2 bucket seats.

4 bbl carburetor, 4-speed, dual exhaust.

4 valves per cylinder, 400 ft.lbs of torque, 2-speed automatic.

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which Chevrolet engine was made famous by a musical group? Hint

413 max wedge.

348 Turbo-thrust.

409 Turbo-fire.

327 fuelie.

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Chevrolet Nova of the late '60s shared the same basic chassis as which other model? Hint

Caprice.

Camaro.

Corvair.

Corvette.

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Question 6 of 10

6. What made Ronnie and the Daytona's "Little GTO" look so fine? Hint

A hood-mounted tachometer.

Three deuces and a 4-speed, and a 389.

A 400 cubic inch engine and a dual quad induction system.

The red striped tiger paw tires.

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which engine, introduced in 1975, was the smallest displacement V8 built by Chevrolet? Hint

265.

262

267.

260.

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which engine component does the term "Duntov 30-30" refer to? Hint

A full-flow oil pump.

An electronic distributor.

A 3030 cfm carburetor.

A solid lifter camshaft.

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which automotive emissions device was introduced in the 1973 model year? Hint

Smog pumps.

Exhaust Gas Recirculation valves.

Catalytic converters.

Positive Crankcase Ventilation valves.

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Question 10 of 10

10. Aside from the obvious styling changes, what other development separated the 1963 Corvette from its earlier versions? Hint

An independent rear suspension was utilized.

4-wheel disc brakes became standard.

The ubiquitous 396 engine was offered as an option.

An optional rear seat was made available.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What item was the 265 cubic-inch engine lacking at its introduction in 1955?

Answer: An oil filter.

It wasn't until the following year that the 265 block had a cast-in provision for an oil filter.

2. Why did '58-64 Impalas require a multi-piece drive shaft?

Answer: They utilized an "X" frame.

In 1958 Chevrolet introduced the "X" frame, which required a multi-piece drive shaft with a carrier bearing at the "X".

3. Initially, what did the "442" option on an Oldsmobile Cutlass stand for?

Answer: 4 bbl carburetor, 4-speed, dual exhaust.

The initial engine used in a 442 was the 330 Police Interceptor motor. The second year the 400 engine was specified, and 442 then stood for 400 ci, 4 bbl carb, and dual exhausts.

4. Which Chevrolet engine was made famous by a musical group?

Answer: 409 Turbo-fire.

In 1962 the Beach Boys released "409" on their Surfin' Safari album.

5. The Chevrolet Nova of the late '60s shared the same basic chassis as which other model?

Answer: Camaro.

In 1968, the Nova was increased in size, and the Camaro and it shared many chassis components.

6. What made Ronnie and the Daytona's "Little GTO" look so fine?

Answer: Three deuces and a 4-speed, and a 389.

The song fueled the GTO craze, much as the Beach Boys' "409" and "Shutdown" did for Pontiac's corporate rival, Chevrolet.

7. Which engine, introduced in 1975, was the smallest displacement V8 built by Chevrolet?

Answer: 262

Superseded by the 305 in 1977, this engine offered a great deal of performance coupled with 20+ gas mileage in the Monza.

8. Which engine component does the term "Duntov 30-30" refer to?

Answer: A solid lifter camshaft.

It seemed every kid in the early 60's stuck a Duntov camshaft in their Chevrolet small-block. The thump-thump of the rough idle could be felt through the floorboards.

9. Which automotive emissions device was introduced in the 1973 model year?

Answer: Exhaust Gas Recirculation valves.

The EGR, introduced in 1975, was designed to lower the temperatures in the combustion chambers of an engine by diluting the incoming fuel mixture with exhaust, thus lowering NOx emissions.

10. Aside from the obvious styling changes, what other development separated the 1963 Corvette from its earlier versions?

Answer: An independent rear suspension was utilized.

The solid rear axle of the previous generations of Corvettes became history, as the new Stingray encorporated a number of technological advances.

Source: Author goofyfoot009

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