The name is one of the most important and determining elements that brands take into account when manufacturing a car and putting it on the market. Making a bad choice in this regard can ruin the reputation of a vehicle or, on the contrary, give it a special aura around interested buyers.
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Many of these cars are inspired by brands from decades ago. Many are luxury vehicles. Today a “cool” car is a car that incorporates the latest technology and the latest advances in safety. But, in addition, an essential element of an attractive car is its name. It may not be a premium car, but its name will define a lifestyle and that attracts buyers and followers, as if it were members of a club.
Below, we review the names of 10 vehicles that have made history.
It is a vehicle with incomparable design and performance, with a V6 Ferrari Dino engine. Its name almost reminds us of a spaceship.
With its 840 HP, its power evokes a true king of hell. Controlling a vehicle like this leads us to master powers that go beyond.
It is a tribute to the original AC Cobra, designed by Bob Lutz who sought to create an icon. And he achieved it, with his American personality, but at the level of the highest level European sports cars.
It is synonymous with a wild horse and becomes master of the road with its soul and its sporty design. It was and remains a great success.
The Ford Mustang model had several versions and this is one of them, from the late sixties, which won the United States touring car championship.
It is the seventh generation of the Corvette and Chevrolet recovered the Stingray name, which indicates the trace of a whip, which appears as an emblem on the fins.
This English car has one of the most evocative names and has appeared in numerous films, among others “Furious 8”. It was the first production ABS car with all-wheel drive.
It is an English sports car that, over time, grew in power and consumption, 430 HP and 7.0 liters. It was very fast, but also very delicate
The mongoose (magusta, in Italian) is one of the few animals that can kill a cobra. It is De Tomaso’s second creation to compete with the AC Cobra, hence the name.
This name is, without a doubt, a success, and refers to the power and speed of this grand tourer.
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Cars have a long history as protagonists in cinema. From the 1959 Cadillac Wagon used by “The Ghostbusters”, to the Ford Falcon XB GT350i from Mad Max, through the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am from Los Caraduras or the 1954 Plymouth Fury, from “Christine”. But, surely one of the most mythical is the DeLorean
DMC-12 from “Back to the Future”.
James Bond’s cars, always especially striking, deserve a separate chapter. The one that stands out the most is the Aston Martin DB5, used by Sean Connery in “Goldfinger” and “Thunderball.” The filming vehicle was recently auctioned for nearly three million euros.
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The film “The Fast and the Furious”, which is now in its eleventh installment, is, without a doubt, one of the films that has most influenced automobile culture. The first part included three cars: a Mitsubishi Eclipse, a Toyota Supra and the 1970 Dodge Charger, which had 900 HP. The Porsche 917k was used in the filming of “Le Mans” in 1971, a legendary film starring Steve McQueen. Much of the film is made in real time with the actors competing on the track.
Summary
- Naming a car is one of the most important things in the creation process. The name will forever be associated with the model, its history and its power and will evoke a desire that makes you dream.
- Many cars have left their mark on the history of cinema and their name brings to mind a whole world of images and lifestyle. Special mention deserves the cars from the James Bond saga or those from the “Fast and Furious” franchise, which is now in its eleventh installment.
- The most famous and “coolest” names are usually associated with space, like Stratos, with challenges, like Challenger, or with wild animals like Mustang horses or cobras. Sports cars are the vehicles, whether European or North American, that have more careful names.
FAQ Why is the name of a car so important?
Premium cars are associated with aspirations and dreams and evoke an entire lifestyle. That is why it is so important to choose the name well, so that it is synonymous with class and performance.
What are some of the most mythical and “coolest” names?
Lancia Stratos, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Viper or Ford Mustang are some of the most influential names in the history of motorsports. They are associated with very specific moments in the history of the automobile, with movies, with characters. They usually refer to wild and deadly animals, such as Mustang horses or cobras, or to concepts that have to do with challenge and space.
What are the most famous movies associated with cars?
Probably the first films were those of James Bond, for whom the car was a clear sign of luxury and power. We can mention that the “Fast and Furious” franchise has introduced the passion for automobiles to a whole new generation.
2024-01-28 21:27:46
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