car model names

[Skyline_Addict]

how and why do car companies come up with the names they do for cars?
ie. S2000 (how is it related to the number 2000), 240sx, 350z, RSX to name a few.

[RSeXy]

eh...just...because!

did the s2k come out in 2000? haha..just a wild guess!

[Ben]

Most are based on the size of the motor included with the car.

Others are just letters and nothing more.

S2000=2000cc's
SLK32 = 3.2L
350Z = 3.5L
SR20DET = 2.0L Turbo.

Others such as BMW, Porsche, Audi base them purly on sequential body styles.

Porsche 911, which had many body styles, 930, 993, 996 etc etc.

BMW 3, 5 and 7 series, just identify the size of the car, and then the E30, E36, E46 are the changes in chassis over the years.

Every maker has their own rules to follow.

[Fiery_Ramen]

nissan based some on their engine sizes

[Weapon_R]

A lot of car manufacturers are using numbers as their car names because they tend to sound more 'futuristic' and therefore more attractive.

Cars like the RSX, the SLK, etc just sound cool and appeal to many car owners.

Sometimes the name signifies the engine size. This is evident with some BMWs, Mercedes, Nissans, etc.

Many manufacturers are trying to rid themselves of the past by presenting newer and more likeable names in an attempt to win more customers.

[girlRACER]

Originally posted by Ben

Others are just letters and nothing more.



Originally posted by Weapon_R

Cars like the RSX, the SLK, etc just sound cool and appeal to many car owners.


That is not true with the SLK. Mercedes has a formal way of naming their cars. Anything with an "L" ending is reserved for 2-Door Coupes such as the SL, CL.
"K" refers to 2-Door Convertibles such as SLK and CLK.

The CL and CLK share the same initial letters because they are both 2-door 4-seaters.

The SL and SLK share the same intial letters because they are both 2-door 2-seaters.

Even the C-Coupe is formally named CL230 although it is not marketed as that name. Anything with a single letter heading is reserved for sedans such as E, C, S.

As for the ML-class, the "L" was originally omitted but because BMW already had an "M" designation for their cars they threatened to sue Mercedes. Thus M-Class was changed to ML.

And the number endings refers to the size of the engine.

[thich]

240sx = 2.4L engine (KA24de)

[szw]

I read an article a long time ago about how numbers and letters as car names were meant to encourage the use of the make instead of the model.

For example (from the article IIRC) the acura legend was widely called just legend, without the acura. So more difficult names encouraged ppl to say "acura" more...more brand recognition.


Originally posted by Ben
SR20DET = 2.0L Turbo.


sr20det is not a car model but u knew that anyways...

[Eric Happy Meal]

Originally posted by Ben
BMW 3, 5 and 7 series, just identify the size of the car, and then the E30, E36, E46 are the changes in chassis over the years.

also follow engine sizes as well, 318= 1.8 litre. but there are exceptions to it as well. such as a 323 which is a 2.5 litre with a detuned engine.

[xDiMSuMx]

crx = civic revolution model x :thumbsup:

[lammer]

Originally posted by xDiMSuMx
crx = civic revolution model x :thumbsup:

CRMX BABY!!!


doesn't rav4 stand for recreational activity vechical?

how about crv?

[RSeXy]

RAV4 = recreational asian vehical

CRV = chinese recreational vehical

haha...i heard that from someone awhile back.

[92 Teg-B18A]

Civic evolved from the old CVCC engine (somethin' like that anyway)

[hinggu]

CRV= Comfortable runabout vehicle, if I remember correctly.
And wasn't the S2000 Named after the founder of Honda, who passed away in 2000?

[nismodrifter]

Originally posted by RSeXy
RAV4 = recreational asian vehical

CRV = chinese recreational vehical

haha...i heard that from someone awhile back.

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[nismodrifter]

Originally posted by RSeXy
RAV4 = recreational asian vehical

CRV = chinese recreational vehical

haha...i heard that from someone awhile back.

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[powerslave]

The founder of Honda, Soichiro Honda passed away in 1992.

The S2000 probably has to do with the engine displacement, or year 2000... wasn't it released around that time?

[1-Bar]

The S2000 is called that b/c it was released in the year 2000. It marks the new "flagship" of honda.

RSX = Rally Sport Cross
TSX = Touring Sport Cross

I forgot what MDX stands for.

[Akagi Redsuns]

Originally posted by 1-Bar
The S2000 is called that b/c it was released in the year 2000. ............snip

That's wrong, it was named S2000 because of it's engine displacement, 2.0L. Look at the S360 in 1961, 0.36L (356cc) engine, DOHC, 9K RPM redline, 33 HP. There was also a S500 back in 1962....it had a 0.5L engine, DOHC, 9500K RPM redline (531cc) making 44HP. There was also a S600 (606cc) 57HP and S800 (791cc) 70HP.

[Eric Happy Meal]

Originally posted by Akagi Redsuns


That's wrong, it was named S2000 because of it's engine displacement, 2.0L. Look at the S360 in 1961, 0.36L (356cc) engine, DOHC, 9K RPM redline, 33 HP. There was also a S500 back in 1962....it had a 0.5L engine, DOHC, 9500K RPM redline (531cc) making 44HP. There was also a S600 (606cc) 57HP and S800 (791cc) 70HP.

so are they gonna change the name of it now to an S2200?

[Akagi Redsuns]

http://www.hondacars.com/models/model_overview.asp?ModelName=S2000&bhcp=1&BrowserDetected=True

Doesn't look like they will. So much for the historical references.

[mwmhong]

Originally posted by szw
I read an article a long time ago about how numbers and letters as car names were meant to encourage the use of the make instead of the model.

For example (from the article IIRC) the acura legend was widely called just legend, without the acura. So more difficult names encouraged ppl to say "acura" more...more brand recognition.


I learned that from Marketing, you are correct. :thumbsup:

[RyGarg]

FYI, 1 Liter = 100cc. So 350Z, IS300, etc.. are labeled for the amount of cubic centimeters the engine displaces: 350cc, 300cc. If it were ment to be labeled for Liters, then Nissan would have called their car the 35z, and Lexus the IS30 (or 3.5z and IS3.0).

[FiveFreshFish]

Originally posted by RyGarg
FYI, 1 Liter = 100cc. So 350Z, IS300, etc.. are labeled for the amount of cubic centimeters the engine displaces: 350cc, 300cc. If it were ment to be labeled for Liters, then Nissan would have called their car the 35z, and Lexus the IS30 (or 3.5z and IS3.0).

FYI 1 L = 1000 cc

[GTS Jeff]

Originally posted by RyGarg
FYI, 1 Liter = 100cc. So 350Z, IS300, etc.. are labeled for the amount of cubic centimeters the engine displaces: 350cc, 300cc. If it were ment to be labeled for Liters, then Nissan would have called their car the 35z, and Lexus the IS30 (or 3.5z and IS3.0). ahahhahaha maybe u need to fire your teacher.

and also fire whomever is making u revive a million old thread :thumbsdow .

[illeagle]

Viper RT/10 - Road & track? - V10,... that's what i heard,

SRT-4 what does that mean? Street/ Race tuned, with 4 wheels?

[Akagi Redsuns]

IIRC,

RT/10=Road/Track - 10 Cylinder
SRT4= Street/Road/Track - 4 Cylinder

[banmenow!!!]

I thought R/T was for RACING TEAM.

[kaput]

.

[illeagle]

Someone said R/T = rapid transportation, I don't remember who though, i think it was a car salseman....:rofl:

[adrianracer]

Originally posted by Akagi Redsuns
IIRC,

RT/10=Road/Track - 10 Cylinder
SRT4= Street/Road/Track - 4 Cylinder

SRT-4= Street & Racing Technology- 4 Cylinders

[cappachihngo]

How bout NSX guys???

[CKY]

Originally posted by cappachihngo
How bout NSX guys???

i hav no clue but i'd guess it'd stand for something sport cross from what 1-bar said :dunno:

[Ferio_vti]

S2000 name is a throw back from Honda's old convertible series since the 60's.

http://www.honda.co.jp/pressroom/library/auto/S/index.html

http://www.honda.co.jp/pressroom/library/auto/S/t_index.html

[QuasarCav]

Originally posted by cappachihngo
How bout NSX guys???


NSX was the prototype name, It wasn't supposed to be used for the actula prodution model.

I have the original 1989 motorweek article if anyone cares to disagree

[1badPT]

Originally posted by illeagle
Viper RT/10 - Road & track? - V10,... that's what i heard,

SRT-4 what does that mean? Street/ Race tuned, with 4 wheels?



Originally posted by adrianracer


SRT-4= Street & Racing Technology- 4 Cylinders


That's right about SRT. R/T = Road/Track

R/T models are typically sport tuned and generally have sportier looks like nice wheels, wings, etc.

The Chrylser Supercar (ME-4-12) gets its name from the fact that its Mid-Engine (ME) with 4 turbos and 12 cylinders.

[LBneil]

Originally posted by girlRACER




That is not true with the SLK. Mercedes has a formal way of naming their cars. Anything with an "L" ending is reserved for 2-Door Coupes such as the SL, CL.
"K" refers to 2-Door Convertibles such as SLK and CLK.

The CL and CLK share the same initial letters because they are both 2-door 4-seaters.

The SL and SLK share the same intial letters because they are both 2-door 2-seaters.

Even the C-Coupe is formally named CL230 although it is not marketed as that name. Anything with a single letter heading is reserved for sedans such as E, C, S.

As for the ML-class, the "L" was originally omitted but because BMW already had an "M" designation for their cars they threatened to sue Mercedes. Thus M-Class was changed to ML.

And the number endings refers to the size of the engine.

Many automakers use acronyms to denote their cars.
MB's SL is a german acronym for "Sportlich" and "Licht": Sporty and Light.

SLK is "Sportlich", "Licht", and "Kurz": Sporty, Light, and Short.

and the "M-class" is just a model class. the "L" in "ML' is the LUXURY version of the "M-class".

Really, think or at least research before you type.

[theken]

how bout think or reasearch the dates on the thread before you type :thumbsdow stupid americans