fastback
noun
fast·back
ˈfas(t)-ˌbak 
: an automobile with a roof having a long curving downward slope to the rear
also
: the back of such an automobile
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2026
The high-riding electric fastback was a coupe-like SUV and nothing like the RSX enthusiasts loved, which replaced the Integra in the early 2000s.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 12 Mar. 2026
Ford offers nine Mustang trims including fastback and convertible models.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
That car, Autocar says, will be a fastback GT.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 2 Dec. 2025
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“Fastback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fastback. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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fastback
noun
fast·back
ˈfas(t)-ˌbak
1
: an automobile roof with a long curving downward slope to the rear
2
: an automobile having a fastback
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