Rx7
The Mazda RX-7 is famous for using what unique type of engine instead of a standard piston engine?
Rotary Engine — Instead of pistons moving up and down, it uses a triangular rotor that spins in a circle.
What is the name of the legendary, nearly indestructible inline-6 engine found inside the Mk4 Supra?
2JZ — The 2JZ engine is legendary because its iron block can handle massive horsepower upgrades without breaking.
What is the famous monstrous nickname given to the Nissan Skyline GT-R?
Godzilla — Australian journalists gave it the nickname "Godzilla" because it absolutely crushed the competition in racing.
The Lancer Evolution was originally designed to compete in what type of motorsport?
Rally Racing (WRC) — It was built as a road-going version of Mitsubishi's World Rally Championship race cars.
What signature paint and wheel colour combination is most famous for the Subaru WRX rally cars?
Blue paint with gold wheels — World Rally Blue with gold wheels is the definitive look for a classic Subaru.
Dominic Toretto drives a modified 1993 Mazda RX-7 in the first movie of which massive film franchise?
The Fast and the Furious — Dom drives a red RX-7 in the original 2001 film before switching to his iconic Charger.
Brian O'Conner famously drives a bright orange Mk4 Supra in which movie?
The Fast and the Furious — The orange Supra is the hero car Brian builds with Dom to race a Ferrari.
Brian O'Conner drives a silver R34 Skyline with what colour racing stripes in 2 Fast 2 Furious?
Blue — The silver and blue-striped R34 Skyline is one of the most recognizable cars in cinema history.
How many official generations of the Lancer Evolution were made before it was discontinued?
10 — The car went from the Evo I all the way to the final Evo X (10) in 2016.
What type of engine layout gives the Subaru WRX its unique, rumbling exhaust sound?
Boxer (Horizontally Opposed) Engine — The pistons push sideways against each other like boxers throwing punches, creating a distinct deep rumble.
What style of headlights does the third-generation (FD) RX-7 have?
Pop-up headlights — The FD RX-7 is famous for its sleek 90s look with hidden headlights that pop up when turned on.
What company manufactured the Toyota Supra?
Toyota — The Supra is Toyota's most iconic flagship sports car from the 1990s.
What type of drivetrain does the Nissan Skyline GT-R use to get massive amounts of grip?
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) — Its advanced AWD system makes the heavy car corner like it is on rails.
What body style is the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?
4-door sedan/saloon — Unlike the Supra or RX-7, the Evo is a practical 4-door car with a big wing on the back.
What high-performance letters are added to top-tier WRX models to show they were tuned by Subaru’s motorsport division?
STI — Standing for Subaru Tecnica International, the STI is the fastest version of the WRX.
What is the two-letter chassis code used by car enthusiasts to describe the famous 1990s third-generation RX-7?
FD — Enthusiasts split the RX-7 into three generations: FB, FC, and the final FD.
The Supra Mk4 features a dashboard layout that wraps tightly around the driver. What is this cockpit design commonly compared to?
A fighter jet cockpit — The center console angled sharply toward the driver makes it feel like a jet plane.
What unique feature did the R34 GT-R have in the center of its dashboard that was way ahead of its time in 1999?
A digital screen showing live car stats (MFD) — The Multi-Function Display showed boost pressure, G-forces, and lap times like a video game.
Which Japanese car company makes the Lancer Evolution?
Mitsubishi — The Evo is Mitsubishi's most famous performance vehicle.
What giant feature is famously bolted onto the bonnet (hood) of almost every Subaru WRX to feed air to the engine?
A hood scoop — The scoop forces cold air directly into the intercooler sitting right on top of the engine.
What are the famous engine seals on an RX-7 that owners are always worried about replacing?
Apex seals — These seals sit at the tips of the rotor and are the most famous point of wear on a rotary engine.
What style of removable roof panel was available on the Mk4 Supra, allowing for open-air driving?
Targa top — The middle section of the roof could be unbolted and stored in the boot.
What is the engine code for the 2.6-litre twin-turbo inline-6 engine found in the R34 GT-R?
RB26 — Short for RB26DETT, this is Nissan's signature performance engine of the era.
What car is famously known as the absolute arch-rival and mortal enemy of the Lancer Evolution?
Subaru Impreza WRX — The two cars fought for dominance on rally stages and streets worldwide for over two decades.
The second-generation Subaru WRX is nicknamed by fans after its changing headlight shapes. What is the nickname of the round-eyed 2001 model?
Bugeye — Because of its distinctive large, round headlights, enthusiasts affectionately call it the "Bugeye."