History Of Chevrolet Car! Trivia Facts Quiz

The biggest engine ever offered in a Chevrolet is the 454.

Ralph Nader proclaimed the Chevrolet Corvair as "Unsafe at any Speed." Nader, an American consumer advocate and lawyer, published a book in 1965 with the same title, highlighting safety issues in the automotive industry. In the book, he criticized the design and handling of the Corvair, claiming it had a tendency to roll over during sharp turns. Nader's activism and the attention it brought to the Corvair's safety flaws played a significant role in the development of automobile safety standards and regulations in the United States.

The correct answer is Louis. Chevrolet took its name from a French race car driver named Louis Chevrolet.

The correct answer is "Chevy Never Had A Flat-Head" because Chevrolet (Chevy) never produced a flat-head engine. A flat-head engine, also known as a side-valve engine, has its valves located in the engine block rather than in the cylinder head. While other car manufacturers, such as Ford, produced flat-head engines, Chevy never used this design in their engines.

The Impala was introduced as an upgrade for Bel Air 2dr hardtops and convertibles in 1958.

The correct answer is 1958. This is the first year that the Chevy Impala was sold.

The "Estate" name on Chevy station wagons of the 1960's and 1970's indicated that the sides of these vehicles were adorned with wood grain decals.

The correct answer is Citation. The Citation was the first Chevrolet model to have front-wheel drive. It was introduced in 1980 as a compact car and was part of the X-body platform. The Citation was designed to be fuel-efficient and offered a range of engine options. Despite its initial popularity, the Citation faced criticism for reliability issues and was eventually discontinued in 1985. Nonetheless, it holds the distinction of being the first front-wheel drive Chevrolet model.

The first year of El Camino was 1959.

The correct answer is 1964 because the question asks for the first year of the Chevelle. Since 1963 is not listed as an option, we can assume that it is not the correct answer. Therefore, the first year of the Chevelle must be 1964.

The first model year of the Chevy Citation was 1980.

Chevy once supplied engines for Studebaker, a failing automaker. This partnership allowed Studebaker to continue producing vehicles using Chevy engines, which helped them stay afloat for a period of time. However, despite this collaboration, Studebaker eventually faced financial difficulties and ultimately went out of business.

The correct answer is "Stove Bolt 6." In the 1950's, the Chevy L-6 engine was commonly known as the Stove Bolt 6. This nickname was given to the engine due to the large and visible bolts used to secure the engine components together, resembling the bolts used in wood stoves. The Stove Bolt 6 engine was known for its durability and reliability, making it a popular choice among Chevy enthusiasts during that time.

The shift lever on Corvairs with automatics was located on the dashboard.

Isuzu is the correct answer because they were the company that produced the Chevy Spectrum. The Chevy Spectrum was a compact car that was sold in the United States from 1985 to 1988. It was a rebadged version of the Isuzu Gemini, which was a popular car in Japan. Isuzu had a partnership with General Motors during this time, which allowed them to produce vehicles under the Chevy brand. Therefore, Isuzu is the company responsible for producing the Chevy Spectrum.

The Corvair was made from 1960 to 1969.

The last year the 2 door Chevy Impala was sold was in 1985.

The 4.3 Liter V-6 engine was never available in the Camaro. This means that out of the given options, the Camaro was never equipped with a 4.3 Liter V-6 engine.

In 1968, Chevy V-8s started using a spin-on oil filter. This means that before 1968, Chevy V-8s did not have a spin-on oil filter.

The correct answer is Edsel. Edsel was a car brand that was produced by Ford Motor Company from 1958 to 1960. It was named after Edsel Ford, the son of Henry Ford. The Edsel brand was known for its unique design and features, but it was not successful in the market and was discontinued after a few years. The Chevrolet Citation, on the other hand, was a compact car produced by Chevrolet from 1980 to 1985. Therefore, the Edsel brand used the Citation name long before Chevrolet.

The correct answer is 1965. This is the first year that the Caprice was introduced.

In 1994, the tables were turned on Japanese trucks, with Chevy making pick-ups for Isuzu. This implies that prior to 1994, Isuzu had been manufacturing trucks for Chevy.

Chevrolet made its first V-8 engine in 1918. This means that in 1918, Chevrolet introduced a new engine design that featured eight cylinders arranged in a V-shaped configuration. Prior to this, Chevrolet had only produced engines with fewer cylinders. The introduction of the V-8 engine in 1918 marked a significant milestone for Chevrolet and contributed to the brand's reputation for producing powerful and performance-oriented vehicles.