YEAR 9 EXTENDED LEARNING TASK Five Cars That Changed The World

Use this PowerPoint and internet research to help you select five cars that you think made a significant contribution to car design. The cars you choose cannot be simply ones that you like, of ones that you think are cool or good to look at. They need to have changed the way that designers have approached car design. Think about design, safety, engine, what the car symbolizes and affordability to the masses.

Task Produce a PowerPoint presentation (that you will present to the class) which shows your five chosen cars and explains their significance and your opinion. Should be 5 pages long Feel free to discuss your choices with your teacher beforehand.

Volvo 122 Amazon

The Volvo Amazon: The first production car to feature a number of safety features that we take for granted today: Laminated windscreen Padded dashboard Three-point seatbelts as standard The Amazon changed the way car manufacturers considered safety and established Volvo’s reputation as manufacturer of the world’s safest cars. Volvo patented their design of seatbelt, but allowed other manufacturers to use it free of charge. Amazons are among the cars which have covered record- breaking distances, some having covered over one and a half million miles.

Other Suggestions Ford Model T – first assembly line Toyota Prius – first mass produced hybrid car MG A – prototypical British roadster Lamborghini Miura – first rear engine sports car Jeep – first 4x4 Audi Quattro – 4x4 for the masses Austin Mini – cute design/ 1 st small car 1959 Cadillac – revolutionary iconic design Ford Mustang – symbolises passion for power, speed and freedom Volkswagen Beetle – oldest production car

What to do next: Speak to your teacher about your choices of Cars That Changed The World. Find suitable photos showing the cars. Think about what it is about the design of the cars that makes them so important Produce a PowerPoint that looks good and you will be happy to show to the class. If you get stuck ask family and friend (mainly adult) their opinion and use the internet (what does Top Gear have to say?)