"The Name Says It All" Best Automotive Names Thread

Scorcher · 4th May 2012, 19:32

There have been many instances in my life when, just hearing the name of certain objects made me crave for it, like, let's say Megan Fox! (

),err..sorry, let's say Diablo, just hearing the name makes us think it is something out of this world, something that makes every other name sound too ordinary.

We all know, some automotive brands have played this game really well and have given us some automobiles with names that really makes us crave for it.

Here are some I that tops my list,

Cars:

Lamborghini Diablo
Pontiac Firebird
Ford Thunderbird
Dodge Charger
Chevrolet Camaro
Ford Mustang
Dodge Viper
Triumph Spitfire
Jensen Interceptor
Lancia Stratos
Bowler Wildcat
Bowler Nemesis
Hennessey Venom GT
Pontiac GTO
Lotus Espirit
Porsche Carrera GT
Ferrari Enzo
Lamborghini Countach
Holden Maloo
McLaren F1
Dodge Challenger
Lancia Delta Integrale
Lamborghini Murcielago
Alfa Romeo Brera
Pagani Zonda

Bikes:

Honda Fireblade
Confederate Hellcat
Triumph Bonneville
Brough Superior
MV Agusta Brutale
Ducati Streetfighter
Triumph Daytona
Kawasaki Ninja
Harley Davidson Night Rod
Vyrus

Let's have more?

bivin · 4th May 2012, 19:44

the Ducati Diavel is a pretty sick name for a bike!!

and the Hayabusa!! its a really cheeky move by Suzuki to name its bike after the peregrine falcon, the main predator of the (Honda) Blackbird!!

Parthasarathig · 4th May 2012, 20:06

Cars:- Rolls Royce Phantom since only 25 more will be produced so the name just got all the more special now.
BMW M series
Hennessey Venom GT
Volkswagen Touareg
Lamborghini Murcielago
Skoda superb

Fiat 500
Toyota Land Cruiser
Mitsubishi EVO
Bentley Brooklands
Aston Martin V8 Vanquish
And last but not the least Bugatti Veyron

Bikes
Harley Davidson Iron 883 and Vrscx Night rod
Ducati Monster 796
Royal Enfield Bullet Classic

iceman7 · 4th May 2012, 20:53

What about the Mitsubishi EVO X FQ series?? Cheeky of Mitsu to add the FQ there. And we all know what FQ means

NinadJoshi · 4th May 2012, 20:54

This is obviously where the Italian's get all the bragging rights. After all they can make even bland variants of limp pasta sound orgasmic.
This is also where the Germans lose out big time with their numero-technical car names....they can't seem get past combinations of 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, S, C, M, A and Z, no matter what

Here's some of the names I have been struck by:

(VW) Corrado
Aston Martin Vanquish
(Dodge) Viper
Shelby Cobra
Maserati Sebring
Ferrari (550) Barchetta
Bizzarrini Berlinetta
Scuderia Serenissima
Gillet Vertigo
(Chevy) Corvette Stingray
DeSoto Firedome
(Plymouth) Hemi Barracuda
Mercury Marauder
(GMC) Typhoon
Pontiac Trans-Am
(Ford) Torino Cobra
Boss Mustang
Ferrari Testarossa

carfreak77 · 5th May 2012, 00:19

Here is my list:

Lamborghini Aventador
Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
Ferrari F40
BMW M
Pagani Zonda
Dodge Challenger
Ford Mustang
Corvette Stingray
Porsche 911 Turbo
Lotus Evora
Acura NSX

extreme_torque · 5th May 2012, 02:13

The one that tops my list is the Alfa Romeo Giulietta

Mirage · 5th May 2012, 09:33

Mine would be the Jensen Interceptor

sandeepmdas · 5th May 2012, 09:47

Porsche Cayenne - the name has a mystic appeal
Plymouth Prowler - predatory
Dodge Viper - another hunter
Aston Martin Vantage - goosebumps
Cadillac Eldorado - a mystic appeal
Hyundai Veracruz - nomadic
Ashok Leyland Taurus

I also like the name Contessa very much although I hate the car. It is probably the best name given to an Indian car.

ritzy · 5th May 2012, 10:17

VW - Scirocco.

Goes perfectly with the character of the car, particularly the TSI one

vb-saan · 5th May 2012, 10:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scorcher

We all know, some automotive brands have played this game really well and have given us some automobiles with names that really makes us crave for it.

Two names which immediately came to mind are Ferrari California and the Alfa Romeo Giulietta. It’s a coincidence that both are Italian

D4d-maniac · 5th May 2012, 15:11

The name that pops out the most for me is the upcoming Lamborghini URUS. Named after a wild bull from central asia. WOW!

sumeethaldankar · 5th May 2012, 18:10

From me,

Ford Mustang Buillit
Chevrolet Corvette
Z28 Camaro
Dodge RAM
Dodge Charger
Aston Martin Vanquish

Bike

Harley Davidson Fatboy

GTO · 7th May 2012, 13:42

I really love the 288 GTO

Seriously though, gotta hand it to the Americans for some great names that have mass appeal, and match the character of the car too.

Ford Mustang (and the BOSS edition)
Dodge Viper
Dodge Charger
Plymouth Barracuda
Pontiac Firebird
Chevy Corvette
GMC Yukon
Cherokee

Some of the uber-luxury car names are swell. Bentley Flying Spur, Rolls Royce Phantom, Rolls Royce Silver Shadow...very classy and have an air of mystique around them.

Amongst SUVs, my favourite is Land Cruiser because it really defines the car. All time favourite = Jeep (i.e. GP, General Purpose)

The car with the WORST name ever is the Skoda Laura.

dot · 7th May 2012, 14:18

Great idea to list the names of dream makers.

Mine:

SLS AMG
Shelby Cobra
Aston Martin (any, they are all gods)
Dodge Charger
Chevy Camaro
Ford Crown Victoria ( I know, but..)

4th May 2012, 19:32	#1
Scorcher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Trivandrum, KL Posts: 4,918 Thanked: 7,124 Times	"The Name Says It All" Best Automotive Names Thread There have been many instances in my life when, just hearing the name of certain objects made me crave for it, like, let's say Megan Fox! (),err..sorry, let's say Diablo, just hearing the name makes us think it is something out of this world, something that makes every other name sound too ordinary. We all know, some automotive brands have played this game really well and have given us some automobiles with names that really makes us crave for it. Here are some I that tops my list, Cars: Lamborghini Diablo Pontiac Firebird Ford Thunderbird Dodge Charger Chevrolet Camaro Ford Mustang Dodge Viper Triumph Spitfire Jensen Interceptor Lancia Stratos Bowler Wildcat Bowler Nemesis Hennessey Venom GT Pontiac GTO Lotus Espirit Porsche Carrera GT Ferrari Enzo Lamborghini Countach Holden Maloo McLaren F1 Dodge Challenger Lancia Delta Integrale Lamborghini Murcielago Alfa Romeo Brera Pagani Zonda Bikes: Honda Fireblade Confederate Hellcat Triumph Bonneville Brough Superior MV Agusta Brutale Ducati Streetfighter Triumph Daytona Kawasaki Ninja Harley Davidson Night Rod Vyrus Let's have more?
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4th May 2012, 19:44	#2
bivin BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: India Posts: 982 Thanked: 230 Times	Re: "The Name Says It All" Best Automotive Names Thread the Ducati Diavel is a pretty sick name for a bike!! and the Hayabusa!! its a really cheeky move by Suzuki to name its bike after the peregrine falcon, the main predator of the (Honda) Blackbird!!
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Parthasarathig BHPian Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Pothole-city Posts: 892 Thanked: 541 Times View My Garage	Cars:- Rolls Royce Phantom since only 25 more will be produced so the name just got all the more special now. BMW M series Hennessey Venom GT Volkswagen Touareg Lamborghini Murcielago Skoda superb Fiat 500 Toyota Land Cruiser Mitsubishi EVO Bentley Brooklands Aston Martin V8 Vanquish And last but not the least Bugatti Veyron Bikes Harley Davidson Iron 883 and Vrscx Night rod Ducati Monster 796 Royal Enfield Bullet Classic
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iceman7 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: BOM \| TLL Posts: 751 Thanked: 469 Times	Re: "The Name Says It All" Best Automotive Names Thread What about the *Mitsubishi EVO X FQ* series?? Cheeky of Mitsu to add the FQ there. And we all know what FQ means
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NinadJoshi BHPian Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Maratha Country Posts: 289 Thanked: 252 Times	Re: "The Name Says It All" Best Automotive Names Thread This is obviously where the Italian's get all the bragging rights. After all they can make even bland variants of limp pasta sound orgasmic. This is also where the Germans lose out big time with their numero-technical car names....they can't seem get past combinations of 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, S, C, M, A and Z, no matter what Here's some of the names I have been struck by: (VW) Corrado Aston Martin Vanquish (Dodge) Viper Shelby Cobra Maserati Sebring Ferrari (550) Barchetta Bizzarrini Berlinetta Scuderia Serenissima Gillet Vertigo (Chevy) Corvette Stingray DeSoto Firedome (Plymouth) Hemi Barracuda Mercury Marauder (GMC) Typhoon Pontiac Trans-Am (Ford) Torino Cobra Boss Mustang Ferrari Testarossa
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carfreak77 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 306 Thanked: 130 Times	Re: "The Name Says It All" Best Automotive Names Thread Here is my list: Lamborghini Aventador Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Ferrari F40 BMW M Pagani Zonda Dodge Challenger Ford Mustang Corvette Stingray Porsche 911 Turbo Lotus Evora Acura NSX
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extreme_torque Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,377 Thanked: 5,105 Times	Re: "The Name Says It All" Best Automotive Names Thread The one that tops my list is the Alfa Romeo Giulietta
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Mirage BHPian Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bombay Posts: 123 Thanked: 148 Times	Re: "The Name Says It All" Best Automotive Names Thread Mine would be the Jensen Interceptor
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sandeepmdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Varkala Posts: 1,538 Thanked: 2,491 Times	Re: "The Name Says It All" Best Automotive Names Thread Porsche Cayenne - the name has a mystic appeal Plymouth Prowler - predatory Dodge Viper - another hunter Aston Martin Vantage - goosebumps Cadillac Eldorado - a mystic appeal Hyundai Veracruz - nomadic Ashok Leyland Taurus I also like the name Contessa very much although I hate the car. It is probably the best name given to an Indian car.
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ritzy BHPian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Pune / Shanghai Posts: 89 Thanked: 85 Times	Re: "The Name Says It All" Best Automotive Names Thread VW - Scirocco. Goes perfectly with the character of the car, particularly the TSI one
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D4d-maniac BHPian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Patiala Posts: 83 Thanked: 154 Times	Re: "The Name Says It All" Best Automotive Names Thread The name that pops out the most for me is the upcoming Lamborghini URUS. Named after a wild bull from central asia. WOW!
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7th May 2012, 13:42	#14
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,534 Thanked: 300,737 Times View My Garage	Re: "The Name Says It All" Best Automotive Names Thread I really love the 288 GTO Seriously though, gotta hand it to the Americans for some great names that have mass appeal, and match the character of the car too. Ford Mustang (and the BOSS edition) Dodge Viper Dodge Charger Plymouth Barracuda Pontiac Firebird Chevy Corvette GMC Yukon Cherokee Some of the uber-luxury car names are swell. Bentley Flying Spur, Rolls Royce Phantom, Rolls Royce Silver Shadow...very classy and have an air of mystique around them. Amongst SUVs, my favourite is Land Cruiser because it really defines the car. All time favourite = Jeep (i.e. GP, General Purpose) The car with the WORST name ever is the Skoda Laura.
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7th May 2012, 14:18	#15
dot Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ban Chang Posts: 1,681 Thanked: 732 Times	Re: "The Name Says It All" Best Automotive Names Thread Great idea to list the names of dream makers. Mine: SLS AMG Shelby Cobra Aston Martin (any, they are all gods) Dodge Charger Chevy Camaro Ford Crown Victoria ( I know, but..)
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