Are You a V6, V8, or V12?

By: Steven Miller

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About This Quiz

Tell us a bit about the way you live your life, and we'll let you know how many cylinders you're firing on. Crank those pistons, and let's get this motor running.

How would you describe your body type?

Athletic.

Average.
Large.

Slender.

What pace are you most comfortable moving at in your life?

It depends on my mood. I adjust my pacing to the activity in front of me.

I'm a speed demon.
I move along at a fairly fast pace.

I keep things at a very moderate and mellow pace.

How flashy are you?

I'm not really flashy at all. I keep things pretty low-key.

I make quite an impact. People definitely take notice.
It's pretty rare for me to call attention to myself.

I can't help if people are fascinated by my unique style.

How balanced would you say your life is?

There are moments where I overdo it, but they are pretty rare.

I tend to take things too far quite a lot.
My life is mostly stable and balanced.

I lead a somewhat balanced and stable life, but I like to get a little crazy from time to time.

Have you ever received formal recognition for the work you do?

It's pretty rare for me to get recognized.

I regularly win awards for my work.
Those accolades have started happening recently in my life.

I have been recognized a few times over the years.

Which word best describes your reputation?

Innovative.

Reliable.
Powerful.

Efficient.

How busy is your life?

It is mostly very mellow and laid-back.

There are moments of calm and moments of activity.
It's mostly a chaotic mess.

There are times when things can get hectic, but mostly things are pretty quiet.

How popular would you say you are?

My popularity is growing by the day.

I've got a few friends.
It seems like everyone wants to know me.

I've got a fairly impressive circle of friends.

How many speeding tickets have you gotten in your life?

I've gotten a ticket, but it's been a while.

I've gotten more speeding tickets than I can count.
I've never gotten a speeding ticking in my life.

I've gotten a couple recently. I just don't realize how fast I'm going.

Which kind of racing is most appealing to you?

Indy car.

Drag racing.
Off-road racing.

NASCAR.

Do you prefer an automatic or a manual transmission?

I love to drive a manual. It doesn't feel like driving unless you are shifting.

I'd much rather have an automatic transmission.
I'll go with neither. Shifting gears is so old-school.

I'm just about equally happy with either.

How likely are you to go on an off-road adventure?

I have no interest in going off-road.

It would be very rare for me to head on an off-road adventure.
It's pretty much inevitable. I'll go off-road regularly.

I might take it off-road once in a while.

How regularly do you tow stuff?

It's pretty rare for me to do towing. If I do, the loads are pretty light.

I do some towing once in a while.
All the time. I take on very heavy loads.

I don't do any towing.

How physically fit are you?

I'm in amazing shape.

I'm pretty overweight.
I'm in decent shape. I work out regularly.

I'm in average shape. I could use to work out a bit more.

How important is being efficient to you?

I'm thinking about the most efficient way to do things a lot.

I have to admit that I'm pretty wasteful.
I tend to be fairly efficient, but I don't think about it very much.

I am a master of efficiency.

How big of an appetite do you have?

I suppose that I have an average appetite.

I have a huge appetite.
I'm a very light eater.

I have a very healthy appetite.

How likely are you to turn heads when you walk into the room?

It's pretty standard for me to cause a bit of a stir.

I'm pretty average. Turning heads just doesn't happen with me.
I get everyone's attention when I arrive on the scene.

That would be a really rare thing for me.

How long can you go between fill-ups?

I just keep going and going and going.

I can go half the day before I need more fuel.
I have to grab something to eat all the time.

I need a fill-up every few hours or so.

How quick off the line are you first thing in the morning?

It doesn't take long for me to kick it into high gear.

It takes a few minutes for me to get warmed up.
It takes me a long time to get going.

Zoom, I'm at top speed right out of the gate.

Are you more of a loud or quiet person?

I'm super-quiet. You almost don't even know I'm there.

I make quite a bit of noise.
I make some noise once in a while, but mostly I'm pretty quiet.

I guess I'm somewhere in the middle.

How powerful is your personality?

I get the job done, let's just put it that way.

I have a tremendously powerful personality.
My personality is more steady than powerful.

I'm unique, and I guess there's a power to that.

When was the last time you went on a diet?

It's been a while. I stay in decent shape just by eating normally.

I try a new diet every month.
I eat whatever I want. I guess I have a high metabolism.

I've been on the same diet for a while. It really works for me.

How environmentally conscious are you?

I really don't think about it at all.

I recycle and try not to waste too much.
I'm extremely involved in protecting the environment.

I try to simplify my life and waste as little as possible.

Are you an innovator?

Absolutely. I'm always taking things in a new direction.

Not really. I just plug along with what I know.
I definitely go my own way in life on a regular basis.

I will try something new once in a while, but I tend to prefer my habitual patterns.

What part of the day are you at your best?

Midday.

Afternoon.
Night.

Morning.

How into the latest tech and gadgets are you?

I'm a total tech geek. I have to have all the latest stuff.

I'm totally out of the loop.
I have a few gadgets, but I'm not all that into it.

I'm into that stuff a bit. I definitely have some cool toys.

Which famous automotive race are you most interested in?

Daytona 500.

Baja 1000.
Indy 500.

24 Hours of Le Mans.

Which brand is most appealing to you?

Chevy.

RAM.
Tesla.

Ford.

Which U.S. state best fits your personality?

Texas.

North Carolina.
California.

Michigan.

Which company would you most want to sponsor your ride?

Yeti.

Xfinity.
Monster Energy.

Camping World.

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