What was the original name of Puma when the company was founded in 1963?
- Puma Veículos e Motores
- Sociedade de Automóveis Lumimari
- Puma Indústria de Veículos SA
- Puma Automóveis Ltda
Correct Answer: Sociedade de Automóveis Lumimari
Correct Answer Explanation: The company was founded as Sociedade de Automóveis Lumimari and later changed names. The Lumimari name was given by the founders using the first two letters of their names. LU, MI, MA and RI.
What was the name of the model created by Rino Malzoni, the company’s founder, which was the first vehicle produced by Puma?
- Puma GT
- Puma GTE
- GT Malzoni
- Puma Spider
Correct Answer: GT Malzoni
Correct Answer Explanation: The company’s first model, which was designed by founder Rino Malzoni, was named the GT Malzoni in his honor.
Puma’s first models were built on what platform?
- Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
- Chevrolet Opala
- Volkswagen Brasília
- DKW
Correct Answer: DKW
Correct Answer Explanation: Puma’s first models were built on the DKW platform before Volkswagen took over Vemag, forcing Malzoni to change his source of chassis and engines.
When did the company start producing trucks?
- 1978
- 1968
- 1999
- 1971
Correct Answer: 1978
Correct Answer Explanation: In 1978, Puma launched their first truck, the 4T, after starting to manufacture truck cabs for Chevrolet as a sideline in 1971.
What was the name of the most successful car that Puma manufactured?
- Puma GT
- Puma GTE
- Puma GTI
- Puma Spider
Correct Answer: Puma GTE
Correct Answer Explanation: The Puma GTE was one of Puma’s most successful cars. It was a sporty vehicle that was sold to several different countries.
What was the name of the first Puma model produced in South Africa?
- Puma GT
- Puma GTE
- Puma GTI
- Puma GTB
Correct Answer: Puma GT
Correct Answer Explanation: Puma began production of its GT model in South Africa in 1973, shortly after beginning production of the model in Brazil.
What was the name of the company that produced Puma models after it ceased production in 1993?
- Araucária Veículos
- Alfa Metais Veículos Ltda.
- Puma Indústria de Veículos SA
- Puma Automóveis Ltda
Correct Answer: Alfa Metais Veículos Ltda.
Correct Answer Explanation: In 1988, Alfa Metais Veículos Ltda. acquired the rights to produce Puma models after purchasing the company that had previously acquired the production rights, Araucária Veículos.
What was the name of the prototype model that Puma released in 2013?
- Puma GT
- Puma GTE
- Puma P-052
- Puma 7900
Correct Answer: Puma P-052
Correct Answer Explanation: The P-052 prototype was developed for motorsports and was built with inspiration from other successful race cars, such as the Lotus Elise and the Porsche.
What was the name of the new model that Puma released in 2017?
- Puma P-052
- Puma GT Lumimari
- Puma AM4
- Puma GTE
Correct Answer: Puma GT Lumimari
Correct Answer Explanation: The GT Lumimari was named in honor of the company’s original name, Sociedade de Automóveis Lumimari.
What country was Puma based in for its first 30 years of operations?
- South Africa
- Italy
- Brazil
- Germany
Correct Answer: Brazil
Correct Answer Explanation: Founded by an Italian-born designer, Puma is a Brazilian company. Even when the company sold the production rights to companies in South Africa, it remained headquartered in Brazil.
What is the name of the founder of Puma?
- Fernando Mesquita
- Reginaldo Galafazzi
- Rino Malzoni
- Jorge Lettry
Correct Answer: Rino Malzoni
Correct Answer Explanation: Rino Malzoni was the Italian-born Brazilian designer who conceived of the idea for Puma and created the first GT Malzoni model.
What was the engine used in Puma’s first model, the GT Malzoni?
- 1.5L Volkswagen air-cooled engine
- Chevrolet Opala engine
- DKW 981cc three-cylinder engine
- Volkswagen Brasília engine
Correct Answer: DKW 981cc three-cylinder engine
Correct Answer Explanation: The GT Malzoni utilized the DKW 981cc three-cylinder engine that was supplied by Vemag.
Which of these models is NOT a Puma model?
- Puma GTE
- Puma GTB
- Puma AM3
- Puma Karmann Ghia
Correct Answer: Puma Karmann Ghia
Correct Answer Explanation: The Karmann Ghia was a model produced by Volkswagen, and is not associated with the Puma brand.
What does the “E” in the name Puma GTE stand for?
- Export
- Engine
- Edition
- Economy
Correct Answer: Export
Correct Answer Explanation: The “E” in GTE stands for Export as it was a model that was targeted to be sold around the globe.
What platform did the Puma GTB use?
- Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
- Volkswagen Brasília
- Chevrolet Opala
- DKW
Correct Answer: Chevrolet Opala
Correct Answer Explanation: The GTB (Gran Turismo Brasil) used the Chevrolet Opala platform.
What platform did the Puma GTI use?
- Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
- Volkswagen Brasília
- Chevrolet Opala
- DKW
Correct Answer: Volkswagen Brasília
Correct Answer Explanation: The Puma GTI utilized the chassis of the Volkswagen Brasília.
What year did Puma cease production of all vehicles in Brazil?
- 1999
- 1993
- 1985
- 1973
Correct Answer: 1993
Correct Answer Explanation: The last Puma model was produced in 1993, after which the company ceased all production of its vehicles in Brazil.
What happened to the company after it stopped producing cars in Brazil?
- It was sold to Alfa Metais Veículos Ltda.
- It continued production in South Africa
- It was bought by Volkswagen
- It went out of business
Correct Answer: It was sold to Alfa Metais Veículos Ltda.
Correct Answer Explanation: After ceasing production in Brazil, the rights to the Puma brand were acquired by Alfa Metais Veículos Ltda., which had previously acquired the company that had bought the production rights in 1985, Araucária Veículos.
What year did the production rights for Puma models expire in South Africa?
- 1973
- 1989
- 1991
- 2014
Correct Answer: 2014
Correct Answer Explanation: The production rights for Puma models, which had been granted to a company in South Africa in 1973, 1989, 1991, and 2007, finally expired in 2014, at which point the rights were returned to the Brazilian company.
What is the name of the model that was inspired by the Lotus Elise and the Porsche Boxster?
- Puma GT
- Puma GTE
- Puma P-052
- Puma 7900
Correct Answer: Puma P-052
Correct Answer Explanation: The P-052 was Puma’s first model released after the company revived itself in 2013.
What is the name of the category of racing that the Puma P-052 was designed for?
- GT2
- Formula One
- IndyCar
- The category has not been defined
Correct Answer: The category has not been defined
Correct Answer Explanation: Although the prototype car was released in 2016, the racing category has not yet been determined.
What year did Rino Malzoni, the founder of Puma, die?
- 1979
- 1988
- 1993
- 1964
Correct Answer: 1979
Correct Answer Explanation: Rino Malzoni passed away in 1979, at the age of 62.
Which of these models did NOT use a Volkswagen engine?
- Puma GT
- Puma GTB
- Puma GTI
- Puma GTE
Correct Answer: Puma GTB
Correct Answer Explanation: The Puma GTB utilized the Chevrolet Opala engine, which was available in Brazil but was not a Volkswagen engine.
What was the highest number of Puma cars produced in one year?
- 100
- 2,898
- 1,911
- 3,390
Correct Answer: 3,390
Correct Answer Explanation: In 1978, Puma produced its highest number of cars ever in a single year, 3,390 vehicles.
What was the name of the company that was the Brazilian representative for DKW?
- Veículos e Máquinas Agrícolas S.A. (Vemag)
- Araucária Veículos
- Alfa Metais Veículos Ltda
- Puma Indústria de Veículos SA
Correct Answer: Veículos e Máquinas Agrícolas S.A. (Vemag)
Correct Answer Explanation: The Vemag company was the Brazilian representative for DKW and supplied the engine and rolling chassis for Puma’s first model, the GT Malzoni.
What year was Puma Indústria de Veículos SA established?
- 1964
- 1974
- 1963
- 1988
Correct Answer: 1974
Correct Answer Explanation: The name was changed from Puma Veículos e Motores to Puma Indústria de Veículos SA in 1974, and became a publicly traded company.
What was the name of the truck that Puma launched in 1991?
- Puma 4T
- Puma 6T
- Puma 914
- Puma 7900
Correct Answer: Puma 914
Correct Answer Explanation: Puma launched its 914 truck in 1991. It was based on the 4Q truck model and was a heavier-duty truck.
What was the name of the last truck model that Puma produced?
- Puma 914
- Puma 7900
- Puma 4T
- Puma 6T
Correct Answer: Puma 7900
Correct Answer Explanation: Puma’s last truck model, the 7900, was a cabin version of the 9000 Turbo Power, which was launched in 1994.
Who was the head of the competition department at Vemag when Puma was renamed to Puma Veículos e Motores?
- Rino Malzoni
- Jorge Lettry
- Fernando Mesquita
- Reginaldo Galafazzi
Correct Answer: Jorge Lettry
Correct Answer Explanation: Jorge Lettry was the head of the competition department at Vemag and suggested the name Puma Veículos e Motores for the company.
Which model of Puma utilized a fiberglass body?
- Puma GT
- Puma GTE
- Puma GTI
- Puma GTS
Correct Answer: Puma GT
Correct Answer Explanation: The Puma GT was the first model to feature a fiberglass body.
What was the name of the magazine that featured a limited edition of Puma sports cars in a drawing competition?
- Auto Sport
- Quatro Rodas
- Motor Trend
- Car and Driver
Correct Answer: Quatro Rodas
Correct Answer Explanation: The Brazilian magazine Quatro Rodas held a drawing competition and Puma produced three limited edition models in blue, green, and copper for the competition.
What year was the Puma GTE renamed to Puma GTI?
- 1976
- 1980
- 1971
- 1973
Correct Answer: 1980
Correct Answer Explanation: In 1980, Puma renamed the GTE to the GTI, while also renaming the GTS to the GTC.
What was the first model of Puma to use the Volkswagen Brasília chassis?
- Puma GTE
- Puma GTS
- Puma GTB
- Puma GTI
Correct Answer: Puma GTE
Correct Answer Explanation: In 1976, the Puma GTE was updated and the model began utilizing the chassis of the Volkswagen Brasília.
What was the name of the project that would have utilized its own chassis and a water-cooled engine?
- P-018
- Puma GT
- Puma GTB
- P-016
Correct Answer: P-016
Correct Answer Explanation: The P-016 project was a planned model that would have featured a new chassis and a water-cooled engine.
What was the name of the model that was inspired by the P-018 project?
- Puma GTI
- Puma GTE
- Puma GTC
- Puma GTB S2
Correct Answer: Puma GTB S2
Correct Answer Explanation: The P-018 project, which was abandoned due to high costs, served as inspiration for the GTB S2, a model that was released in 1979.
What was the name of the model that was released by Alfa Metais Veículos Ltda?
- Puma 914
- Puma AM4
- Puma 7900
- Puma GTI
Correct Answer: Puma AM4
Correct Answer Explanation: Alfa Metais Veículos Ltda., which purchased the rights to the brand, produced several models of its own. One of those models was the AM4.
What was the name of the prototype that was presented at the Autodromo de Interlagos in São Paulo?
- Puma 7900
- Puma GT Lumimari
- Puma AM4
- Puma 914
Correct Answer: Puma GT Lumimari
Correct Answer Explanation: The Puma GT Lumimari, a street-legal version of the Puma P-052 prototype, was presented at the Autodromo de Interlagos in São Paulo.
What year did Puma Automóveis Ltda. officially resume production of Puma cars?
- 2014
- 2017
- 2013
- 2016
Correct Answer: 2013
Correct Answer Explanation: The company that was the current holder of the rights to the Puma brand, Puma Indústria de Veículos SA, resurrected the company, which was renamed Puma Automóveis Ltda. in 2013.
What is the name of the company that was created by the entrepreneurs Fernando Mesquita and Reginaldo Galafazzi?
- Puma Automóveis Ltda
- Mesgaferre Automobile Society
- Araucária Veículos
- Alfa Metais Veículos Ltda
Correct Answer: Mesgaferre Automobile Society
Correct Answer Explanation: Fernando Mesquita and Reginaldo Galafazzi were the two entrepreneurs who partnered to revive the Puma brand. They initially named the company Mesgaferre Automobile Society.
What is the name of the Puma model that is inspired by the classic Puma “shark” GTE?
- Puma P-052
- Puma GT Lumimari
- Puma AM4
- Puma 914
Correct Answer: Puma GT Lumimari
Correct Answer Explanation: The GT Lumimari was inspired by the “shark” design of the Puma GTE, which was launched in 1970.
What was the name of the last car with the Puma brand name sold in Brazil?
- Puma GT
- Puma GTE
- Puma GTI
- Puma AM4 Spyder
Correct Answer: Puma AM4 Spyder
Correct Answer Explanation: The last Puma car to be sold in Brazil, an AM4 Spyder, was produced in 1995 and sold by Alfa Metais Veículos Ltda.
Who was the director of competitions at Puma, and was also a partner of Emerson Fittipaldi in the 1966 Thousand Miles race?
- Rino Malzoni
- Jorge Lettry
- Jan Balder
- Fernando Mesquita
Correct Answer: Jan Balder
Correct Answer Explanation: Jan Balder was the director of competitions for Puma and was also a partner with Emerson Fittipaldi in the 1966 Thousand Miles race.
What is the name of the street-legal version of the Puma P-052 prototype?
- Puma GT
- Puma GTE
- Puma GT Lumimari
- Puma 914
Correct Answer: Puma GT Lumimari
Correct Answer Explanation: The street-legal version of the P-052, which is designed for racing, was named the Puma GT Lumimari.
What was the year that Puma, based in South Africa, began manufacturing the GT model in limited quantities?
- 1989
- 2014
- 2007
- 1991
Correct Answer: 2007
Correct Answer Explanation: In 2007, the company based in Durban, South Africa, began manufacturing the Puma GT model using Volkswagen components.
What was the name of the company in South Africa that manufactured Puma cars?
- Puma Automobiles Ltda
- Alfa Metais Veículos Ltda
- Araucária Veículos
- The name of the company is unknown
Correct Answer: The name of the company is unknown
Correct Answer Explanation: Although Puma did produce models in South Africa, the name of the South African company is not mentioned in the provided information.
Which model was sold in a special series for the Quatro Rodas magazine drawing competition?
- Puma GTE
- Puma GT
- Puma GT4R
- Puma GTB
Correct Answer: Puma GT4R
Correct Answer Explanation: The Puma GT4R was a special series of sports cars produced for a drawing competition in the Quatro Rodas magazine.
What was the approximate number of Puma models that were manufactured in South Africa?
- 350
- 200
- 100
- 380
Correct Answer: 380
Correct Answer Explanation: The article states that a total of 383 Puma vehicles were produced in South Africa.
What was the total number of Puma models produced in Brazil?
- 21,891
- 22,116
- 383
- 8,800
Correct Answer: 21,891
Correct Answer Explanation: The article specifies that 21,891 Puma vehicles were produced in Brazil.
Which of these was NOT a platform used by Puma for its vehicles?
- Volkswagen Brasília
- Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
- Chevrolet Opala
- Fiat 1300
Correct Answer: Fiat 1300
Correct Answer Explanation: Puma did not use the Fiat 1300 platform for any of its vehicles. The company utilized the DKW, Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, Volkswagen Brasília, and Chevrolet Opala platforms.
Which of these models used a rear-mounted engine?
- Puma GTE
- Puma GT
- Puma GTI
- Puma GTB
Correct Answer: Puma GT
Correct Answer Explanation: The Puma GT was the model that used a rear-mounted engine, while the other models used front-mounted engines.
What is the name of the prototype that was inspired by the Puma GT, Lotus Elise, and Porsche boxers?
- Puma GT Lumimari
- Puma P-052
- Puma AM4
- Puma 7900
Correct Answer: Puma P-052
Correct Answer Explanation: The P-052 was inspired by the Puma GT, Lotus Elise, and Porsche Boxster, which is mentioned in the article.
What is the name of the model that was launched in 1981?
- Puma GTC
- Puma GTI
- Puma P-018
- Puma AM4
Correct Answer: Puma P-018
Correct Answer Explanation: The P-018 model, which was inspired by the earlier P-016 project, was launched in 1981.
What was the name of the model that was released in 1984?
- Puma GT Lumimari
- Puma P-016
- Puma GTB S3
- Puma 7900
Correct Answer: Puma GTB S3
Correct Answer Explanation: The Puma GTB S3 was launched in 1984 and was one of several models in the GTB series.
What was the name of the model that was released in 1971?
- Puma GTE
- Puma GTB
- Puma P-016
- Puma Spider
Correct Answer: Puma Spider
Correct Answer Explanation: The Puma Spider, a convertible version of the Puma GTE, was launched in 1971.
What is the name of the company that owns the rights to the Puma brand currently?
- Puma Indústria de Veículos SA
- Puma Automóveis Ltda
- Alfa Metais Veículos Ltda
- Araucária Veículos
Correct Answer: Puma Automóveis Ltda
Correct Answer Explanation: Puma Indústria de Veículos SA granted the rights to the brand to the company it revived in 2013, which was officially renamed Puma Automóveis Ltda.