That wasn't all the Jetfire had going for it, though -- under the hood was its powerful engine, itself equipped with an excellent name with a similar vibe to the car itself. This engine was called ...

the numeral part of the name represents the number of cylinders. Most common are the V6 and V8 engine designs, though V12s are also found in high-performance sports cars and luxury vehicles.

more powerful engine, and in doing so, he kickstarted the golden age of the muscle car. DeLorean wanted a name for the new options package that would reflect its performance intentions ...