[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/best-car-model-names-ever\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/best-car-model-names-ever\/","headline":"9 Of The Best Car Model Names Ever","name":"9 Of The Best Car Model Names Ever","description":"\u2018What\u2019s in a name?\u2019 – it\u2019s an age-old question and, as the recently revealed Ferrari 812 Superfast demonstrated, they\u2019re pretty easy to get hung up on. Car names can range from the ridiculous (the Mazda Bongo and Mitsubishi Pistachio are our go-to favourites) to the straight-up ferocious (Lamborghini Diablo), while some seem to lose something in translation (Isuzu Light Dump, anyone?). But here, we\u2019ve picked out the cream of the crop, those names that perfectly capture a car\u2019s essence and […]","datePublished":"2017-02-23","dateModified":"2017-02-24","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/feature-30.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/feature-30.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/best-car-model-names-ever\/","about":["BLOG","CLASSIC CARS"],"wordCount":615,"keywords":["Alfa Romeo Disco Volante","Bugatti Veyron","Buick Roadmaster","Car Names","Dodge Magnum","Dodge Rampage","Ferrari Testarossa","Hudson Hornet","Lamborghini Diablo","Land Rover Defender"],"articleBody":"\u2018What\u2019s in a name?\u2019 – it\u2019s an age-old question and, as the recently revealed Ferrari 812 Superfast demonstrated, they\u2019re pretty easy to get hung up on.Car names can range from the ridiculous (the Mazda Bongo and Mitsubishi Pistachio are our go-to favourites) to the straight-up ferocious (Lamborghini Diablo), while some seem to lose something in translation (Isuzu Light Dump, anyone?).But here, we\u2019ve picked out the cream of the crop, those names that perfectly capture a car\u2019s essence and speak to us. First up\u2026Land Rover DefenderProduction of this beloved boxy SUV may have ran its course, but we all know it won\u2019t be too long before the Defender nameplate is revived.Part of that is because the name perfectly evokes (weak pun intended) everything about the Defender. It\u2019s strong, honourable, trustworthy and selfless enough to do whatever it takes to serve its owner. Come back soon, Defender!Alfa Romeo Disco VolanteWith names like Giulietta and Mito stinking up Alfa Romeo\u2019s current model range, the Disco Volante is proof that they don\u2019t name Alfas like they used to. The \u2018Disco\u2019 part shouldn\u2019t need a translation, but \u2018Volante\u2019 is Italian for \u2018flying saucer\u2019.It\u2019s unclear if martians had a boogie in this car or Alfa\u2019s naming department was just smoking something funky that day.Buick RoadmasterWhoa, talk about cocky! This monstrous sedan from the late 1930s literally reckoned it owned the road.The Roadmaster was available as a convertible and as a estate wagon while it was\u00a0Buick\u2019s flagship model between 1946 and 1958. It re-emerged in the early \u201890s after a 33-year absence but failed to cut-through in the heavily-populated high-end sedan marketplace.\u2018Master of none\u2019 more like.Ferrari TestarossaThe breathtaking LaFerrari may sound a little silly when translated into English (Ferrari The Ferrari) and it\u2019s the same with the Testarossa: the Ferrari Red Head sounds much cooler in Italian.With its 12-cylinder engine and iconic Pininfarina-penned design, it\u2019ll take more than a dorky name to undo the Testarossa.Dodge MagnumThe Magnum is the\u00a0Dodge named after Magnum P.I., Dirty Harry\u2019s handgun of choice, or a delicious brand of ice cream? It\u2019s irrelevant because this overblown coupe would \u2018blow your head clean off\u2019. Renault also has a truck named Magnum, but it doesn\u2019t carry the same kind of cool without the Dodge prefix.Dodge RampageAnother Dodge and one we had to include because, well, car names don\u2019t get much more unhinged than going on a destructive frenzy. For the sake of saving time, just pretend we\u2019ve included the Dodge Viper too.Hudson HornetThe Ford Fiesta, Nissan Note and Dacia Duster are all living proof that alliteration doesn\u2019t automatically result in a cool car name. But it certainly works in this case. Plus, anyone who\u2019s ever fallen victim to a wasp\u2019s wrath knows their sting is bigger than their size suggests.Lamborghini DiabloWe mentioned it at the start but it deserves proper focus because any car named after the devil isn\u2019t mucking around.Bugatti VeyronFew car names scream \u2018power\u2019 quite like the Veyron, but what is a Veyron?Well, apart from a river in Switzerland, the one-time fastest road-legal production car actually derives its name from Pierre Veyron, a Grand Prix motor racing driver active between 1933 and 1953.As much as we like the Chiron as a car, its name – which refers to a man-horse archery enthusiast from Greek mythology – doesn\u2019t come close to the magnificence of the Veyron.Have we missed out any of your favourite car names? 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