grand tourer
High-speed touring car
A grand tourer is a high-performance car designed for long-distance driving in speed and comfort—combining the power of a sports car with amenities for extended journeys.
The term comes from the Italian *gran turismo*, and such cars typically feature powerful engines, refined interiors, and two-door coupe styling: The Aston Martin DB5 is a classic grand tourer.
Often abbreviated GT.
Two-door fixed-roof car
- GTPerformance car for touring
- sports carHigh-performance driving machine
- roadsterOpen two-seat sports car
- convertibleCar with folding roof
fastback · chassis · drivetrain · transmission · suspension · wheelbase · bodywork · grille
German expressway system
- motorwayHigh-speed divided highway
- continentalOf a continent
- cross-countryTraversing wide natural terrain
- road tripExtended pleasure drive
overnight · destination · scenic routes · endurance · mileage
Furniture covered in tanned hide
- legroomSpace below a seat
- heated seatsTemperature-controlled vehicle seating
- climate controlRegulating indoor temperature
- infotainmentNews-entertainment media blend
soundproofing · lumbar support · ambient lighting · ergonomics · air suspension · ride quality · cruise control · armrest
Rate of mechanical work
- torqueRotational force measurement
- accelerationRate velocity changes
- top speedMaximum achievable velocity
- handlingTreatment or management
aerodynamics · engine · V8 · turbo · supercharger · RPM · throttle · power delivery
Reputation commanding admiration
- craftsmanshipSkill in making objects
- bespokeMade to individual specifications
- hand-stitchedSewn without a machine
- wood trimOrnamental lumber edging
exclusivity · elegance · refinement · marque · coachbuilding · chrome accents · heritage · badge
coupe
Two-door fixed-roof car
- GTPerformance car for touring
- sports carHigh-performance driving machine
- roadsterOpen two-seat sports car
convertible · fastback · chassis · drivetrain · transmission · suspension · wheelbase · bodywork · grille · bonnet
autobahn
German expressway system
- motorwayHigh-speed divided highway
- continentalOf a continent
- cross-countryTraversing wide natural terrain
road trip · overnight · destination · scenic routes · endurance · mileage
leather upholstery
Furniture covered in tanned hide
- legroomSpace below a seat
- heated seatsTemperature-controlled vehicle seating
- climate controlRegulating indoor temperature
infotainment · soundproofing · lumbar support · ambient lighting · ergonomics · air suspension · ride quality · cruise control · armrest · headrest
horsepower
Rate of mechanical work
- torqueRotational force measurement
- accelerationRate velocity changes
- top speedMaximum achievable velocity
handling · aerodynamics · engine · V8 · turbo · supercharger · RPM · throttle · power delivery · gearshift
prestige
Reputation commanding admiration
- craftsmanshipSkill in making objects
- bespokeMade to individual specifications
- hand-stitchedSewn without a machine
wood trim · exclusivity · elegance · refinement · marque · coachbuilding · chrome accents · heritage · badge · limited edition
- automobilescar, truck, SUV, van, sedan
- car typessedan, coupe, hatchback, convertible, SUV
- Sports Carssports car, Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini, corvette
- Touring VehiclesGT, motorhome, campervan, RV
- body stylessedan, coupe, convertible, hatchback, wagon
- convertiblesconvertible, roadster, cabriolet, soft top, drop top
grand tourertrack car
Vehicle for closed courses
race car · hot hatch · weekend warrior · sports car · supercar
grand tourercity car
Compact vehicle for urban driving
microcar · subcompact · econobox · commuter car · runabout
grand tourereconomy car
Fuel-efficient, affordable vehicle
penalty box · work truck · minivan · cargo van · base model
tour, grand, touring, grandee, tourer, grand tour, grand tours