Who can deny the importance of cars in present era? No doubt, cars are one of the most adaptable inventions since a long times ago. Today, it is not just a luxurious item, but has become a necessary part of our lives. We cannot imagine a contemporary life without a car. Cars have very interesting backgrounds and here are some facts about cars.

1. First Known Car

The first known automobile was built in 1668, it was a two foot long steam powered model constructed by Ferdinand Verbiest, a Belgian Jesuit preist. This car had not a steering wheel, but steered with a lever.

2. First Engine Powered Car

The first engine powered car was built in Mannheim, Germany by Karl Benz in 1885. Between 1888 and 1893 they sold a whopping 25 units.

3. First Car Race

The first car race ever seen in the United States was held in Chicago in 1895. The track ran from Chicago to Evanston. The winner was J. Frank Duryea, whose average speed was 71.5 miles per hour.

4. Most Expensive Car

The most expensive car ever sold was the 1931 Bugatti Royale Kellner Coupe which sold in 1987 for a huge $8,700,000.

5. First Gas Gauge

The first gas gauge was introduced in the car in 1922.

6. Ferrari Cars

The Ferrari Formula 1 team is unique in the fact that it produces both chassis and engines for its cars. Ferrari makes a maximum of 14 cars every day.

7. The Record of Honda Accord

The Honda Accord was the first Japanese car to be produced in America and had managed to be the bestselling car in of the year in America 15 times.

8. Hitler’s Car

Adolf Hitler had a false floor fitted into his Mercedes 770K, making him look 5 inches taller, when he stood up in the car.

9. Fastest Time for Removing Car Engine

The fastest time for removing a car engine, and replacing it is 42 seconds for a Ford Escort, on 21 November 1985.

10. Most Crowded Roads

Luxembourg has the most crowded roads in Europe with 570 cars per 1,000 people.