Fastback
(noun)
- A car body style characterized by a sloping rear roofline, usually in a sporty design.
- A vehicle that has a sloping rear roofline, often seen in sporty car models.
Origin:
First recorded use of the term "fastback" was in the mid-1960s, its origins are derived from the car design feature of a sloping rear roofline, which gives the car a sporty, streamlined appearance.
Examples:
- She drives a sleek red fastback with a powerful engine.
- The Mustang GT350 is a popular fastback model among car enthusiasts.
- The aerodynamic design of the fastback gives it better handling at high speeds.
- The fastback style was first popularized in the 1960s with the release of the Mustang.
- His dream car is a vintage fastback with a V8 engine.