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Some Facts of Automobile History:



#1. Did The First Corvette Have A V8?
Answer: No. Designed by famed GM designer Harley Earl, the first Chevrolet Corvette, appeared in 1953, equipped with an inline 6-cylinder engine, labeled the "Blue Flame". Only after the insistence of Zora Arkus Duntov, "The Father of the Corvette" did the 1955 model



#2. What Does SS Stand For?
Answer: Standing for "Super Sport", SS nomenclature first appeared on the 1961 Chevrolet Impala and has attained iconic status ever since. Denoting high-performance equipment, from engines to suspension, exhaust and appearance upgrades, SS badges have adorned the Camaro, Chevelle, Nova and other high-performance Chevys. 2014 brought a separate model to Chevrolet's line called simply the SS.

#3. What Does NASCAR Stand For?
Answer: Standing for the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing, it was founded by Bill France, Sr in 1947-48 and is still family operated, with grandson Brian at the helm today. The largest sanctioning body of American stock car racing, the three largest series are the Sprint Cup, Xfinity and Camping World Truck.

#4. Who Designed The Volkswagen Beetle?
Answer: Contrary to popular belief, Adolf Hitler had little to do with the overall design of the iconic VW Beetle or (Bug). He did however, contract Ferdinand Porsche in 1934, to build an affordable Volkswagen (Peoples Car), emulating the success of Henry Ford's Model T. Ferdinand Porsche would start Porsche Motors after WWII, eventually bringing the iconic 911 to life.    

(Ref. Wikipedia,
Rentcar.com)



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