UK Cars Trivia Quiz

Answer: Maserati Ghibli

Although the lower models in both the Lancia Delta and BMW 3-series range were sold in right-hand drive, the top models were only available as left-hand drive; all subsequent M3s were sold as right-hand drive in the UK. The Fiat Barchetta was only ever produced in left-hand drive form despite it being marketed in both the UK and Japan.

Answer: Merak

The Marak was in fact a 1970s Maserati model. The Colt model is a small hatchback, the Lancer is a family saloon most famous for the extreme Evo versions and the Starion is a coupe from the 1970s.

Answer: 1967

Released in 1967, it went through 6 distinct models before being phased out and replaced by the Focus in 2000. The general opinion is that the Escort went down hill after the MKII with the change from rear wheel drive to front wheel drive but the public still bought them in droves.

Answer: Oxford

Oxford was a name used by Morris for models in its range from 1913 to 1971. The last Austin cars rolled off the production line in 1989 after which the brand was discontinued although some of the models continued to be produced as Rovers.

Answer: Claimed top speed of the car

Although these cars were capable of achieving these speeds apparently it wasn't a very relaxing or pleasant experience. In 1961 the XK series of cars was replaced by the iconic E-type.

Answer: Rover 2000

The Rover 2000, later known as the P6, was very advanced for its time and won awards for safety as well as the European Car of the Year gong. The manufacturer that has won the most European Car of the Year awards is the Fiat group, in recent years the Fiat Punto, Fiat Bravo/Brava, Alfa 156, Alfa 147 and Fiat Panda have all topped the poll.

Answer: Daihatsu

The car was the Daihatsu Compagno Berlina, and although Japanese cars weren't instantly accepted there combination of excellent reliability and value for money soon won over the British public. The same trend was seen to varying extents to such a degree that in 2007 Toyota overtook GM as the world's biggest car producer.

Answer: All have superchargers

All of these cars came fitted with a supercharger but only the Delta S4 had a turbo charger as well. The S4 was fitted with both to give the top-end power of a turbocharger without the drawback of turbo lag.

Answer: They are all the same

All three cars are electronically limited to 155mph. A gentleman's agreement was struck between the big German manufacturers and the transport department in Germany to limit all of their vehicles for safety reasons as the autobahns don't have speed limits in all areas It seems that Jaguar decided to follow suit.

Answer: Jensen FF

The Jensen FF (based on the interceptor) was a technological tour de force featuring four wheel drive, anti-lock brakes and traction control. All this technology wasn't cheap though and the price tag on these cars meant they were never a real sales success.