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Supercharge your understanding of the automotive world with these 17 fascinating facts that will enhance your car knowledge.
“The Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ has a top speed of 330 miles per hour, it was the first production car to break the 300 mph barrier.”
“A 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé is the most expensive car ever sold. In 2022 the vehicle sold for a staggering $135m in 2022.”
“The first electric vehicle was invented in 1837 by Robert Anderson, a Scottish inventor who created an electric carriage powered by a non-rechargeable primary cell battery.”
“Toyota is the world’s largest car manufacturer. The company produces over 10 million vehicles annually.”
“The 1932 Ford Model 18 was the first car with a radio.”
“The most popular car color is white. Over 27% of cars worldwide are white, followed by black, gray, and silver.”
“The first car to have a factory-installed air conditioning system was the 1940 Packard”
“The 1936 Ford Convertible Sedan was the first car to feature a sunroof.”
“The first car to feature a V12 engine was the 1914 Cadillac Type V-12”
“The 1926 Mercedes-Benz 260D was the first car to use a diesel engine, offering better fuel efficiency and durability.”
“The most powerful car engine ever made is the W16 engine in the Bugatti Veyron. The engine produces 1,001 horsepower and 922 lb-ft of torque.”
“The 1940 Oldsmobile Hydramatic_was the first car to feature a fully automatic transmission.”
“The world’s fastest production car in the 1960s was the Shelby Cobra 427_: It could reach speeds of up to 165 miles per hour.”
“The Peel P50, a three-wheeled microcar, is the world’s smallest car.”
“The best-selling car of all time is the Toyota Corolla. Over 46 million cars have been sold worldwide.”
