General Motors Trivia Quiz: 1 0 | 1 / 11 In 1962, GM marketed two different vehicles with turbo charged engines - one was the Corvair, what was the other? Pontiac Turbo Jetfire Oldsmobile Turbo Jetfire Buick Turbo Jetfire The 1963 Oldsmobile Jetfire was powered by an aluminum block, 215-cubic inch turbo charged V8. Producing 215 horsepower, a total of 9,607 were produced from 1962-1963. The 1963 Oldsmobile Jetfire was powered by an aluminum block, 215-cubic inch turbo charged V8. Producing 215 horsepower, a total of 9,607 were produced from 1962-1963. 2 / 11 After William Durant was removed from GM, he went to found this future GM division? Buick GMC Chevrolet After being ousted from GM, William Durant founded Chevrolet. After being ousted from GM, William Durant founded Chevrolet. 3 / 11 GM introduced this new, affordable two-speed automatic transmission in 1950? Cruise O Matic Powerglide Hydramatic Torque Flight 4 / 11 This GM brand is associated with the Wildcat? Buick Oldsmobile Pontiac 5 / 11 The Rapid Motor Vehicle Company evolved into? GMC Opel Chevrolet The Rapid Motor Vehicle company was purchased by GM in 1908. It later evolved into GMC. The Rapid Motor Vehicle company was purchased by GM in 1908. It later evolved into GMC. 6 / 11 In what year did General Motors achieve an astounding 51% market share for new vehicles sold in the U.S.? 1965 1957 1962 General Motors captured an astounding 51% market share in 1962. Also in 1962, 67% of all large vehicles sold within the U.S. carried a GM division nameplate. General Motors captured an astounding 51% market share in 1962. Also in 1962, 67% of all large vehicles sold within the U.S. carried a GM division nameplate. 7 / 11 What was the name of GM's 1980s solar powered racer? Sunraycer Solar Ray Sundancer The Sunraycer was jointly developed with AeroVironment, and Hughes Aircraft. The Sunraycer was jointly developed with AeroVironment, and Hughes Aircraft. 8 / 11 Which car company is most closely associated with GM's headquarters in Detroit, the 'Renaissance Center?' Ford Chrysler American Motors Henry Ford II conceived the idea of the 'Ren Cen,' whose construction was primarily financed by the Ford Motor Company. Henry Ford II conceived the idea of the 'Ren Cen,' whose construction was primarily financed by the Ford Motor Company. 9 / 11 GM's EV1 electric vehicle was marketed by which division? Pontiac Saturn Chevrolet Made from 1996-2003, the EV1 was marketed through Saturn. Made from 1996-2003, the EV1 was marketed through Saturn. 10 / 11 GM introduced the Delcotronic in 1963. What was it? Fuel Injection AM / FM Sterio Electronic Ignition Pontiac was the first GM division to offer optional electronic ignition starting in 1963. Pontiac was the first GM division to offer optional electronic ignition starting in 1963. 11 / 11 GM's streetcar conspiracy is explored in which of these? (this is a just for fun question and won't count toward your score). A streetcar Named Desire Who Framed Roger Rabbit? The Invisible Man Your score is The average score is 52% LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte 0%
