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1. What is the engine layout traditionally used in Porsche 911 models?
- a) Inline-four
- b) Flat-six
- c) V8
- d) V6
Correct Answer: b) Flat-six
2. Which Porsche model famously featured a naturally aspirated V10 engine derived from motorsport technology?
- a) Porsche Cayenne Turbo
- b) Porsche Carrera GT
- c) Porsche Panamera Turbo
- d) Porsche 918 Spyder
Correct Answer: b) Porsche Carrera GT
3. Porsche’s “Boxer” engines have which distinctive characteristic?
- a) Cylinders arranged horizontally opposite each other
- b) Cylinders arranged vertically
- c) V-shaped cylinder arrangement
- d) Rotary engine design
Correct Answer: a) Cylinders arranged horizontally opposite each other
4. The Porsche 959 featured what groundbreaking engine technology in the 1980s?
- a) Electric Hybrid System
- b) Twin-turbocharged flat-six
- c) Supercharged V8
- d) Naturally aspirated V12
Correct Answer: b) Twin-turbocharged flat-six
5. Which Porsche model introduced the first production turbocharged engine for Porsche in 1975?
- a) Porsche 911 Carrera
- b) Porsche 911 Turbo (930)
- c) Porsche 944 Turbo
- d) Porsche 928 S4
Correct Answer: b) Porsche 911 Turbo (930)
6. Porsche’s current high-performance flat-six engine with a 4.0-liter displacement primarily powers which model?
- a) Cayenne Turbo
- b) 911 GT3
- c) Panamera GTS
- d) Macan S
Correct Answer: b) 911 GT3
7. Porsche introduced its first production hybrid powertrain in which model?
- a) Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid
- b) Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid
- c) Porsche Taycan
- d) Porsche 911 Hybrid
Correct Answer: a) Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid
8. The Porsche 918 Spyder utilizes what type of engine combined with electric motors?
- a) Inline-four turbocharged
- b) Naturally aspirated V8
- c) Flat-six turbocharged
- d) V12 naturally aspirated
Correct Answer: b) Naturally aspirated V8
9. What was unique about the Porsche 356’s engine placement?
- a) Mid-engine
- b) Rear-engine
- c) Front-engine
- d) Electric motor
Correct Answer: b) Rear-engine
10. Porsche’s engine factory, renowned for precision assembly, is located in which German city?
- a) Leipzig
- b) Zuffenhausen (Stuttgart)
- c) Munich
- d) Wolfsburg
Correct Answer: b) Zuffenhausen (Stuttgart)
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