A style of automobile with a sloping rear roof that extends to the back bumper, designed for aerodynamic appearance and possibly improved performance.
Compound of 'fast' and 'back,' descriptive naming that became popular in automotive design in the 1960s. The term reflects the design philosophy of making cars look faster.
Fastback designs became iconic in the 1960s—cars like the Ford Mustang fastback looked so sleek that people bought them partly for that shape, even if aerodynamics wasn't the main benefit!
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