Glossary / General

fastback

38 Episode Mentions

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A fastback is a type of car shape where the back of the car has a smooth, sloping roof that goes down to the rear. It looks sleek and helps the car move through the air better.

Technical Definition

A fastback is a car design where the roofline slopes continuously from the front of the vehicle to the rear, creating a streamlined appearance. This design often enhances aerodynamics and can improve fuel efficiency.

Hear It Discussed

"or a square back a fast back a notch back or not back there were three backs yeah or a bus and the bus was available"
An Actually Usable VW Bus: The Kindred EV Bus — Carmudgeon Ep 241 w/ Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott The Carmudgeon Show 04:32

"Longbodyuhwithafastbacktoit,lookslikeacrossbetweenasedanandastationwagon. Uniquestylinggivesthiscaraverycoollook,inmyopinion."
Detroit’s Lost Auto Giants, Hidden Houston, and the K4 GT Hatchback! In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 10:10

"And very quickly, if you want the SUV or you want the fastback SUV body, suddenly, you're getting 3035 even up to 40,000 perks."
CarCast+Edmunds - Slate prices their truck at $24950 but is it worth it? CarCast 09:55