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Crazy Car Facts Revealed
Cars have always hypnotized the car-slave. We are not gasconading that we are the ultimate Car Guru's in your vicinage, after all we know a bit or two about cars! Right there we wish to stop bragging and get to our latest discussion which is crazy car facts.
Do you know who invented the first practical four stroke engine or when the first auto insurance was purchased? Read on Car-Addict!
Here are some crazy car facts that pinched our attention.
Airbags Love Speed
Speed thrills but kills!
An airbag is one of the most essential safety feature in a car. Did you know that an airbag takes only 40 milliseconds to inflate after an accident.
First Japanese Car In United States
Honda Accord manufactured in November 1982 was the first Japanese car in the United States
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The Legendary 911 Is Born
The Porsche 911 was first introduced in 1964. The 911 was an instant hit among powerslaves. Let's not forget, the 911 churned out a power output of 130 bhp in 1964.
The Impala Fever
Way back in 1965 for a car to hit the one million mark in sales was a considered a big deal.
The Chevrolet Impala was one such car that had enjoyed a breaking sales record of more than one million in 1965. Its competitors came in the form of Ford Galaxie 500 and the Plymouth Fury.
The Impala was first introduced in 1958. The Impala name was derived from the southern African antelope.
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Did you know?
Ferrari makes a maximum of 14 cars every day.
Is Your Car Insured?
Auto Insurance is not a new age era policy.
Did you know?
The first auto insurance policy was purchased in 1897 in Westfield, Massachusetts.
The Wiper Inventor Is...
Windshield wipers were first introduced by a woman in November of 1903. The genius behind this invention was Mary Anderson who noticed streetcar drivers had to open the windows of their cars when it rained in order to see, as a solution she invented a swinging arm device with a rubber blade that was operated by the driver from within the vehicle via a lever.
By 1916, windshield wipers became standard equipment on all American cars.
First Four Stroke Engine
Otto and Langen Company of Deutz, Germany invented the first practical four-stroke engine.
Otto started his own workshop supported by Langen in Deutz near Cologne in 1863. It was here they invented the four-stroke engine in 1876.
Later, a German engineer named Gottlieb Daimler developed the engine further and introduced a practical four-stroke engine which is still used in various car
models.
First Self Propelled Car
Nicolas Cugnot invented the first self-propelled car in 1769. This car was first used by French Army to move cannons. This self propelled car used an engine in the front along with a boiler and was capable of running at a speed of 6 km/h.
Made In India
Tata joins the list by launching the World's cheapest car the 'Nano'.
Priced at INR 1.5 to 2 lakhs.
Do You Know Any Interesting Car Facts?
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