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Car Badge Acronyms You Probably Never Knew The Meaning Of by Automotive1(m): 3:09am On Mar 18, 2018 |
Automotive acronyms continue to be used extensively. While most companies typically take two or three letter combinations and turn them into full-on model names,it’s often the letters that come after the name that give the biggest clues as to its true identity. Below are some of the most popular acronyms and what they actually mean. 1) Mercedes-Benz(AMG) The 3-letter acronym contains the name of 2 of its founders: Hans Werner Aufrecht, and Erhard Melcher, and Aufrecht’s birthplace of Großaspach in Germany. AMG: Aufrecht Melcher Großaspach 4Matic (stylized as 4MATIC): marketing name of an AWD four-wheel drive system. 2) Volkswagen GTI moniker stands for Grand Touring Injection to signify the turbocharged 2.0-liter engine while Golf R borrows its moniker from the racing team GTI: Grand Touring Injection-turbocharged 2.0-liter engine R: Racing TDI: Turbocharged Direct Injection TSI: Turbocharged Stratified Injection 3) Honda Two of its acronyms,the Si and Type R monikers, are associated with high horsepower and plenty of torque steer.All powered with the aid of VTEC. Si: Sport Injected Type R: Racing VTEC: Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control 4) Lexus Lexus uses F for its top-trim models. The sixth letter in the alphabet not only represents the "flagship" models, but is also a nod to the automaker’s home track, Fuji Speedway in Japan. F: Flagship / Fuji Speedway 5) Lamborghini The Lamborghini SV acronym has been worn by the Diablo, Murcielago and Aventador,and it signifies the highest in performance throughout the range. SV: SuperVeloce 6) Alfa Romeo On every new Alfa Romeo model, the letters D, N, and A are displayed prominently somewhere near the gear lever. A.L.F.A: [Società] Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili (Translation: Lombard Automobile Factory Company (until 1920)) DNA: Dynamic, Natural, and All Weather Modes 7) BMW When it comes to things like variable valve timing, large SUVs, and BMW’s actual three-letter designation, expect nothing less. BMW: Bayerische Motoren Werke (Translation: Bavarian Motor Work) SAV: Sports Activity Vehicle VANOS: From the German "VAriable NOckenwellenSteuerung" (Translation: Variable Camshaft Timing) 8 ) Dodge The R/T badge was introduced in 1967.The SRT badge signifies even more power R/T: Road/Track SRT: Street & Racing Technology 392: Cubic Inches of 6.4-liter V8 9) Jaguar Jaguar use SVR acronym to its F-Type sports car following the Range Rover with the same name. SVR: Special Vehicle Racing SVO: Special Vehicle Operations 10) Infiniti In 2010, Infiniti slapped an IPL badge and some go-fast bits on its G37 coupe giving it 348hp(259 kilowatts). At the same time, the company added all-wheel drive to its lineup, signified by a single X X: All-Wheel Drive IPL: Infiniti Performance Line 11) Ford Ford's iconic acronyms are for high-performance machines like the Mustang and the GT supercar. Focus and Taurus benefit with monikers like RS, SVT, and others. SHO: Super High Output SVT: Special Vehicle Team ST: Sport Technologies RS: Rally Sport 12) Fiat Fiat is actually four letters that combine to create a single phrase. The phrase, "Fabrica Italiana Automobili Torino" loosely translates to mean "Italian automobile factory, Torino." FIAT: Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino (Translation: Italian Automobile Factory, Torino) 13) Ferrari Ferrari borrows its acronym from its F1 cars. The newest letter, 'T,' is also the oldest, and signifies the turbocharged engine like in the California convertible, and the transversely mounted gearbox in the 312T. T: Turbocharged / Transverse M: Modificato KERS: Kinetic Energy Recovery System 14) Chevrolet Three of Chevrolet most notable trims, LS, RS, and SS, each have a range of performance credentials and options that separate one from the other. LS: Luxury Sport RS: Rally Sport SS: Super Sport 15) Acura Acura’s three most popular acronyms,including the new TMU + IPU used on the NSX. NSX: New, Sportscar, Experimental SH-AWD: Super Handling All-Wheel Drive P-AWS: Precision All-Wheel Steer TMU + IPU: Twin Motor Unit + Intelligent Power Unit 16) Subaru The WRX and STI monikers have been around, in some form or another, since the early ‘90s. WRX: World Rally Experimental / World Rally Cross STI: Subaru Tecnica International 17) Porsche The GTS acronym sits on the back of everything from the 718 Boxster to the Panamera to the new 911. GTS: Grand Turismo Sport 18)Nissan Like the GT-R sports car, Nissan’s Nismo performance arm is actually an acronym in itself. NISMO: Nissan Motorsport International Limited GT-R: Gran Turismo Racer Feel free to add to the lists Source https://autojosh.com/car-badge-acronyms-you-probably-never-knew-the-meaning-of/ Cc Lalasticlala Mynd44 16 Likes 7 Shares |
Re: Car Badge Acronyms You Probably Never Knew The Meaning Of by Nobody: 3:22am On Mar 18, 2018 |
Good one there 4 Likes |
Re: Car Badge Acronyms You Probably Never Knew The Meaning Of by InfernoNig: 3:40am On Mar 18, 2018 |
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Re: Car Badge Acronyms You Probably Never Knew The Meaning Of by Nobody: 4:13am On Mar 18, 2018 |
nice...
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Re: Car Badge Acronyms You Probably Never Knew The Meaning Of by PMWSpirit(m): 5:58am On Mar 18, 2018 |
Informative 3 Likes |
Re: Car Badge Acronyms You Probably Never Knew The Meaning Of by DanielsParker(m): 6:54am On Mar 18, 2018 |
I only know about 4matic.. just recently 3 Likes |
Re: Car Badge Acronyms You Probably Never Knew The Meaning Of by nwabobo: 6:55am On Mar 18, 2018 |
Automotive1: OP you lie, BMW means Be My Wife. 13 Likes |
Re: Car Badge Acronyms You Probably Never Knew The Meaning Of by emmy4lov(m): 6:56am On Mar 18, 2018 |
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Re: Car Badge Acronyms You Probably Never Knew The Meaning Of by zedman1(m): 6:57am On Mar 18, 2018 |
nwabobo:ha! I was high when I typed earlier, didn't know that it made no sense at all..... Modified. |
Re: Car Badge Acronyms You Probably Never Knew The Meaning Of by UnknownT: 6:58am On Mar 18, 2018 |
How about Toyota Camry. XLE and LE? 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Car Badge Acronyms You Probably Never Knew The Meaning Of by Lifestone(m): 6:59am On Mar 18, 2018 |
BMW ! |
Re: Car Badge Acronyms You Probably Never Knew The Meaning Of by Josh64(m): 7:00am On Mar 18, 2018 |
Toyota xle means executive luxury edition le is the luxury edition se is sport edition. 12 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Car Badge Acronyms You Probably Never Knew The Meaning Of by Goodnuel: 7:01am On Mar 18, 2018 |
I love any 4matic... In short, anything Mercedes 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Car Badge Acronyms You Probably Never Knew The Meaning Of by veacea: 7:03am On Mar 18, 2018 |
Nice one 1 Like |
Re: Car Badge Acronyms You Probably Never Knew The Meaning Of by Flexy2vybes(m): 7:03am On Mar 18, 2018 |
OK |
Re: Car Badge Acronyms You Probably Never Knew The Meaning Of by Yoruba4Life: 7:04am On Mar 18, 2018 |
I used to own a custom-built 2008 Acura RL-7 (Royal Luxury) SH-AWD. I drove if for 7yrs. Very, very quality car indeed till, I got hit by some random 'broken-hearted' chic. . I was able to convince the insurance to pay me for the emotional loss of the car but, they rather gave me an option to re-buy for <80% of the actual re-valuation . They ended up paying me the net valuation and still got my prized toy back... never the same I still miss my customized RL-7 !!! 4 Likes |
Re: Car Badge Acronyms You Probably Never Knew The Meaning Of by Authoreety: 7:05am On Mar 18, 2018 |
4matic is bea |
Re: Car Badge Acronyms You Probably Never Knew The Meaning Of by HugeDan(m): 7:05am On Mar 18, 2018 |
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Re: Car Badge Acronyms You Probably Never Knew The Meaning Of by xamiel: 7:06am On Mar 18, 2018 |
Now I know. |
Re: Car Badge Acronyms You Probably Never Knew The Meaning Of by ihitenansa: 7:10am On Mar 18, 2018 |
crv = comfortable runabout vehicle bmw= bavaria moto works 1 Like |
Re: Car Badge Acronyms You Probably Never Knew The Meaning Of by anibirelawal(m): 7:10am On Mar 18, 2018 |
Josh64: What of CE ? |
Re: Car Badge Acronyms You Probably Never Knew The Meaning Of by diportivo: 7:12am On Mar 18, 2018 |
anibirelawal: classic edition |
Re: Car Badge Acronyms You Probably Never Knew The Meaning Of by anibirelawal(m): 7:14am On Mar 18, 2018 |
diportivo: Thanks, now i know. |
Re: Car Badge Acronyms You Probably Never Knew The Meaning Of by Alvin007: 7:15am On Mar 18, 2018 |
Toyota’s TRD.(Toyota Racing Development) 2 Likes
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Re: Car Badge Acronyms You Probably Never Knew The Meaning Of by Iammehdi(m): 7:20am On Mar 18, 2018 |
nwabobo:what do you know? thats another meaning for bmw,its easier to remember thas why most people use it |
Re: Car Badge Acronyms You Probably Never Knew The Meaning Of by maxjax(m): 7:25am On Mar 18, 2018 |
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Re: Car Badge Acronyms You Probably Never Knew The Meaning Of by maxjax(m): 7:25am On Mar 18, 2018 |
Josh64:what bout "CE"? |
Re: Car Badge Acronyms You Probably Never Knew The Meaning Of by Jybz: 7:37am On Mar 18, 2018 |
Interesting! |
Re: Car Badge Acronyms You Probably Never Knew The Meaning Of by Iammehdi(m): 7:37am On Mar 18, 2018 |
nwabobo:What do you know? thats another meaning for bmw, its easier to remember thats why most people use it |
Re: Car Badge Acronyms You Probably Never Knew The Meaning Of by obafemee80(m): 7:38am On Mar 18, 2018 |
HugeDan:Wicked 5 Likes |
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