Glossary / General

fastback

18 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

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

"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

"The roof line plunges at the rear, no more boxy shape, more fastback."
DAILY: VW Hits 2 Million EVs, Skoda Adds Powerful Plug-In and Canada Opens Books For China | 01 Mar 2026 EV News Daily - Technology and Business of EVs 08:21

"I'm scrolling down, I found a lovely Plymouth Barracuda, fast back in France of all places. I've noticed a hitch, though, with your plan to make this the star car of the Leatherman"
The Leatherman Smith and Sniff 31:25