Aside from having the best performance and extravagant styling, another way for cars to make an impression is by having a cool, unforgettable name. Picking out the best suitable name is also a crucial process for automakers, such as Dodge, Lamborghini, and Ford.

It requires intense research and brainstorming just to name one car. The name must match the appearance and the power of the car. A dynamic car deserves a dynamic name. During the '60s and '70s, when the famous Mustang, Charger, and Challenger were introduced, they got aggressive names to hint at their forceful nature, and tell us what they can offer.

Most of the time, car companies are successful in giving a great name, but occasionally they failed to do so. For this time, let us celebrate their wins in bringing together the 15 cars with the best names ever.

15 Jeep Gladiator

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Just like how gladiators in the ancient Roman times battled in the coliseums, the Jeep Gladiator will fight its way through any terrain and challenges. The name surely is the best name for this truck. This tough vehicle was first made in 1962, and its latest edition was introduced at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show.

14 Dodge Stealth

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Mitsubishi 3000 GT was also sold under the much cooler name, Dodge Stealth, which was produced for five years since 1991. Driving without being detected, the Dodge Stealth base model had a 164 horsepower SOHC 12v V6 engine. Mitsubishi Motors Corp and Chrysler collaborated to create such a beautiful design.

13 GMC Syclone

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The GMC Syclone is a GMC Sonoma pickup truck in a high-performance package, and it uses a turbocharged V6 engine to achieve a zero to 60 miles per hour acceleration time in less than six seconds. Its turbochargers rotate forcefully to provide the optimum power, almost resembling real cyclones.

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12 Ford F-150 Raptor

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If Raptors still existed, they would rule the world, just like the Ford F-150 Raptor rules the road, or anywhere it goes. It is an F-150, but with a wider structure and beefier performance parts. Boasting all-terrain features, such as big tires, four-wheel drive, improved suspension system, and impressive comfort, the F-150 Raptor is a modern predator on wheels.

11 McLaren Senna

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The Mclaren Senna is one of the leading road-legal hypercars, capable of setting the quickest lap times on any track. McLaren made a wise decision in naming this vehicle after the famous F1 racer Ayrton Senna. This mid-engine sports car made its debut at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, as a part of the McLaren Ultimate Series.

10 Plymouth Road Runner Superbird

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The brand sure did have a great time during the glory days of muscle cars. The Plymouth Road Runner Superbird was named simply after a fast-running bird. This car features rear-facing scoops on its front fenders, a few iconic graphics, and can be recognized just by the sound of its horn.

9 Aston Martin Vanquish

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Aston Martin is notable for how it names its high-performing cars. Vanquish means to overcome in battle, and the Aston Martin Vanquish does not disappoint to drive with that definition. The brand knew very well what this car is capable of.

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8 Dodge Viper

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Dodge knew precisely what they were doing when they named this beast after a venomous snake. You have to be careful because the Dodge Viper will bite you with its 8.4-liter V10 engine that generated 645 horsepower. It saw production from 1991 until 2017.

7 Jensen Interceptor

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What exactly will a Jensen Interceptor stop and take down? Maybe, it is going to stop those who are trying to take its place as the one of the few non-American muscle cars that effectively reciprocated a good muscle car name. This car featured a 390 horsepower engine and was produced from 1966 until 1976.

6 Lamborghini Countach

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The famous name of the Lamborghini Countach translates to the expression “Oh my!” This is something you would probably say if you see one. The design, which is radically different from the traditional rounded design with much more sharp-edged styling, made it to the public for the first time in 1970.

5 Rolls-Royce Phantom

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Rolls-Royce really makes an effort at coming up with great names for their cars, and the Phantom is one of them. Its name means “ghost”, which are known to be cruel, mysterious, and devious spiritual elements. From its debut in 1925 up to this day, the Phantom has gone through eight generations.

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4 Hennessey Venom GT

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The Hennessey Venom GT fits its name best, as it is a dangerous machine that is destined to kill, with its 1,451 horsepower engine that pushes it to a maximum speed of 270 miles per hour. It was once the record holder of the fastest car in the world.

3 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

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Chevrolet uses the nameplate “Stingray” for its car named after the small army warships, Corvette. Efforts in making it as electrifying as an actual stingray went so far as to display a graphic of an actual stingray on the side. It really is a magnificent name to live up to.

2 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning

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Before Ford ceased its production in 2004, the F-150 SVT Lightning is a sight to see. Ford SVT, or the Special Vehicle Team, first introduced the F-150 Lightning in 1993 as a better version of the well-known pickup truck. It was powered by a 240 horsepower 5.8-liter V8 engine.

1 Studebaker Dictator

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The Studebaker Dictator, which was formerly known as the Studebaker Standard Six before 1927 model year, was named to imply that this model will be a benchmark for other vehicles as it “dictated the standards.” It may not be available in the market these days but in the '30s, it was brute and glorious.

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