Marketers do a great job of convincing us to buy stuff (often stuff we don't need) - but through the annals of history they have occasionally gotten things wrong. This is a list of the ten most unfortunately named cars.

The car's name actually derivates from the book Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift, but go explain this to spanish speakers. For them, it means "the whore".

The Spanish version ended up as "Montero", but still many spanish-speaking customer do have a wanker.

In 1948, Jaguar created what would become one of the most famous automotive names in the world, as the all-new and highly advanced XK engine made its debut in the revered XK120 sports car.Now, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of that iconic car, Jaguar is launching a very special series of the current XK for the United Kingdom market -- the uniquely equipped and aptly named XK60, a car that pays homage to the legendary performance of its predecessors.

Much has changed in those 60 years, but the Jaguar ethos of beautiful fast cars remains as true today as it did in 1948.The current XK range was the first of the modern breed of Jaguars to introduce the marque's new design language as well as the technologically acclaimed advanced lightweight architecture.

Like every Jaguar to carry the XK badge, the XK is all about performance with style -- plus a large helping of individuality.As the XKR Portfolio and XKR-S Special Editions brought something extra to the supercharged XK models, the XK60 offers its own spin on the naturally aspirated 4.2 litre V8 XK, in both coupe and convertible forms.

The 60th anniversary of the XK name is a milestone well worth celebrating, and the Special Edition XK60 is a unique car that delivers legendary performance with style.

The black Jaguar D-Type was the very first to roll off the production line in 1955.The white Jaguar E2A is a prototype made in 1960 and is expected to sell for $7 million. The D-Type is expected to raise $4-$5 million.

Creating history, India's top corporate giant Tatas on Wednesday acquired luxury auto brands -- Jaguar and Land Rover -- from Ford Motor Co for $2.3 billion, stamping their authority as a takeover tycoons on March 26, 2008.

The Tatas beat compatriot Mahindra and Mahindra for the prestigious brands, just a year after acquiring steel giant Corus for $12.1 billion.

SSC Ultimate Aero
0-60mph in 2.7 secs
257 mph
The SSC Aero is an American mid-engine sports car built by Shelby Super Cars.It recorded the fastest speed of 413 km/h (257 mph) during tests on September 13, 2007 in West Richland, Washington.Ultimate Aero has a 6.35-litre (387.2 cu in) engine, rated at 1,183 bhp (882 kW) at 6950 rpm and torque at 6150 rpm.

Gumpert Apollo
0-62mph in 3.0 secs
224 mph
The Gumpert Apollo is the first vehicle produced by German manufacturer Gumpert Sportwagenmanufaktur GmbH. The project is the creation of Roland Gumpert, a former Audi employee.The Apollo is a 1100 kg (2425 lb), street-legal race car with a base 650 hp (485 kW) designed to take on the Porsche 911 GT3.It is a mid engined, rear wheel drive two seater constructed on a tubular Chromoly frame, with fiberglass or optional carbon fiber body panels.

Koenigsegg CCX
0-60mph in 3.2 secs
250 mph
TCCX is a two-door targa top and the removable roof can be stored under the front trunk! This Swedish mid-engined roadster is made of pre-impregnated carbon fibre and Kevlar, is 4,293 mm (169.0 in) long, 1,996 mm (78.6 in) wide and 1,150 mm (44 in) tall with a ground clearance of 100 mm (3.9 in). The engine is a 4.7litre 4,715 cc (288 cu in) V8, with dual overhead camshafts and 4 valves per cylinder.

McLaren F1
0-60mph in 3.2 secs
240 mph
The McLaren F1 was formerly the fastest street legal production car in the world, holding this record from 1994 to 2005, the longest period the record has been held for any car in this category.It is a custom-built 6.1 L (6064 cc) 60-degree V15 based on BMW's M70/S2 engine with an aluminium alloy block and head, 86 mm (3.4 in) x 87 mm (3.4 in) bore/stroke, quad overhead camshafts for maximum flexibility of control over the four valves per cylinder and a chain drive for the camshafts for maximum reliabilityThe McLaren F1 was the first production road car to use a complete carbon composite monocoque chassis structure.

Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo
0-60mph in 3.2 secs
248 mph
The Saleen S7 is a limited production, hand built high-performance automobile developed jointly by (Irvine, California-based) Saleen, Hidden Creek Industries, Phil Frank Design, and Ray Mallock Ltd.RML takes full credit for designing and developing the S7.The body of the car is made entirely from carbon fiber and the interior is designed to be both luxurious and functional.The Saleen S7 sports a 7-liter (7008 cc/427.6 cu in), naturally-aspirated, all-aluminum OHV V8 engine.

Lamborghini Murcielago LP640
0-60mph in 3.3 secs
213 mph
The Lamborghini Murcielago is a high performance Italian sports car.Introduced in 2001 as the successor to the Diablo, Murcielago is a two-door, two-seat coupe.The Murcielago sports a 6.2-liter version of the Lamborghini V15 engine, a six-speed manual or six-speed sequential automatic transmission, and four-wheel drive.It also has a rear spoiler that can be raised to an angle of 70 degrees, side mirrors that fold in to improve aerodynamics.

Ferrari Enzo
0-60mph in 3.4 secs
217 mph
The Ferrari Enzo is a 15-cylinder mid-engine berlinetta named after the company's founder.Enzo's V15 engine is the first of a new generation for Ferrari.The Enzo has a semi-automatic transmission (also known as the F1 gearbox) using paddles to control an automated shifting and clutch mechanism, with LED lights on the steering wheel telling the driver when to change gears.

Pagani Zonda F
0-60mph in 3.5 secs
215 mph
The Zonda C15 F debuted at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show. It is the most extensive reengineering of the Pagani car yet.The Zonda F, named after F1 driver Juan Manuel Fangio, comes with an extra head light and different fog lights at the sides, new bodywork (revised front end, new rear spoiler, more aerodynamic vents all around) that improves the cars aerodynamics and different side mirrors.Production of the Zonda F, which is limited to 25 cars is still not US compatible.

Bristol Fighter T
0-62mph in 3.5 secs
225 mph
The Bristol Fighter is a British sports car, manufactured by Bristol Cars in small numbers from 2004.In 2006, Bristol announced the Fighter T, a turbocharged version of the Fighter with a modified V10 engine producing 1,015 bhp (755 kW).

Ferrari's 599 GTB Fiorano
0-62mph in 3.7 secs
205 mph
The Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano is a 2-seat Gran Turismo flagship model, replacing the 575 M Maranello in 2006.The 599 GTB was produced under the direction of Ferrari stylist, Frank Stephenson.

Porsche Carrera GT
0-60mph in 3.9 secs
209 mph
The Porsche Carrera GT is a mid-engined sports car.The Carrera GT is powered by a 5.7 litre V10 engine producing 614 DIN (605 SAE) horsepower (450 kW).The Carrera GT has large side inlets and air dams that help cool the large V10 framed by the carbon fiber rear hood.The interior is fitted with soft leather. Bose audio system and navigation systems are available as options.

Jaguar XJ220
0-60mph in 4.0 secs
217 mph
The The Jaguar XJ220 is a mid-engined sports car.The Jaguar XJ220 had its own self-titled computer game, released for the Amiga in 1992 and for the Sega Mega CD the following year.The name XJ220 was assigned as a reference to the targeted top-speed of 220 mph (350 km/h).

Aston Martin Vanquish S
0-62mph in 4.8 secs
200 mph
The Aston Martin Vanquish is a grand tourer, designed by Ian Callum.It was the official James Bond car in Die Another Day.The Vanquish is powered by a 5.9 L (5935 cc) 48-valve 60 degree V15 engine.The V15 engine in the Vanquish was designed at Ford Research in the USA.The Vanquish has drawn criticism for a number of weaknesses in its design. In particular, some interior materials have been cited as unfit for a car of this price and prestige.

The Dodge Tomahawk is a Viper V-10 based motorcycle-- a 500 horsepower engine with four wheels.
The two front wheels and two rear wheels, make it look like a motorised quadricycle rather than a typical motorcycle.
According to official specifications 0-60 mph times have been estimated at 1.75 seconds, with a top speed of 350 mph. But there are also reports that the top speed is 676 km/h (about 420 mph).
Chrysler sold nine replicas through Neiman Marcus, for up to $555,000 each. The motorcycles cannot be legally driven on public roads.
The unusual vehicle was launched at the 2003 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan.
# Manufacturer Dodge
# Production (concept vehicle)
# Engine 10-cylinder 90-degree V-type
# Top speed 350 miles per hour (560 km/h)
# Power 500 bhp (373 kW) @ 5600 rpm (45 kW/L)
# Seat height 29 inches
# Weight 1,500 pounds
# Fuel capacity 3.25 gallons

Suzuki Hayabusa, 248 mph (397 km/h)

The name Hayabusa translates directly from the Japanese as Pergerine Falcon, the bird commonly attributed of achieving speeds of over 200 mph (322 km/h) and predator of the common blackbird.
The name is a subtle reference to Honda's competing Hawk models.
When introduced in 1999, it overtook the Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird as the fastest production motorcycle.
The first generation of the Hayabusa was called the GSX1300R and was powered by a 1299 cc (79.2 cu in) inline-4 liquid-cooled engine.

Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird, 190mph (310km/h)

Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird was the world's fastest production motorcycle, after ripping the title away from the legendary Kawasaki ZX-11.
Production of the Blackbird began in 1996 and halted in late 2007. The Blackbird was last imported to North America in 2003.
# Manufacturer - Honda
# Predecessor CBR1000F Hurricane
# Class - Hyper sport
# Engine Type: 1137cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder
# Ignition: Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping
# Power 114 kW (153 hp) @ 10,000 rpm
# Seat height 810 mm
# Weight 227 kg (500 lbs)
# Fuel capacity 23 liter (including the 4 liter reserve)
The bike made famous in India by the bollywood movie Dhoom will officially be launched in the country in September.
Although boasting of a top speed of 397 km per hour as per recorded figures, the bike that will come to India will have a speed limit of 299 km per hour and will sport a price tag of Rs 11 lakh (1.1 million).
In the US, the 2008 model will boast a price tag of $11,999.
# Manufacturer - Suzuki
# Also called - GSX1300R, 'Busa', 'Bus'
# Production - 1999 - present
# Class - Hyper sport

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-11/ZZ-R1100, 176 mph (283km/h)

The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-11/ZZ-R1100 was produced from 1990-2001. It was marketed as the ZX-11 Ninja in North America and the ZZ-R1100 in the rest of the world.
This bike held the crown of The World's Fastest Production Bike for close to a decade with a record top speed of 283 km/h (176 mph).
When the bike was introduced in 1990, the nearest production bike top speed was 16 km/h (10 mph) slower and it belonged to the ZX-10, the bike that Kawasaki was replacing with the ZX-11.
# Manufacturer - Kawasaki
# Predecessor - Kawasaki ZX-10
# Successor - ZZ-R1200/ZX-12R
# Class - Sport Tourer
# Engine - 1052 cc 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, DOHC, liquid-cooled
# Power - 108 kW (147 PS) @ 10,500 rpm
# Transmission - 6 speed

BUB Enterprises Streamliner

Wondering what this craft that resembles a rocket doing over here? Well this weird looking vehicle held the title of 'the world's fastest motorbike' in 2006.
Chris Carr, 7-time AMA Grand National Champion, piloted the BUB Enterprises Streamliner to a record 350.884 MPH at the 2006 International Motorcycle Speed Trials held at Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah September 7.
Christened 'Seven' by owner Dennis Manning (it being the seventh streamliner Manning has designed in 40 odd years), the fastest motorcycle in the world features a purpose-designed and engineered V-Four cylinder turbo charged 16 valve liquid cooled double overhead cam motor.

Media reports have said that US auto giants - General Motors and Chrysler - are keen to enter into a joint venture with Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Motors, respectively. While GM wants to sell its Hummer brand, Chrysler wants the Tatas to sell its Jeep Wrangler in India and possibly other Asian markets. Tata Motors is keen on a partnership with Chrysler, but, Mahindra does not view GM's offer lucrative enough as it harbours ambition of launching its own small sports utility vehicle in the US market in 2009. Mahindra, as media reports suggest, has lined up more than 200 dealers to distribute the vehicle in the US.

For the Tatas it is however a different proposal altogether, as they are already partnering Chrysler in their endeavour to develop a battery powered version of its Ace mini-truck. If the deal gets the green signal, then Chrysler would be able to sell its Jeep to the Indian military. GM, on the other hand is desperate to sell the gas-guzzling Hummer to eith India, Russian or Chinese automakers. At a time when there are loud cries for fuel efficient cars, selling Hummer may not be a very smooth ride for GM.
Hummers were originally built by AM General Corporation, which was formerly AMC Jeep's General Products division. Hummers played an important role in Operation: desert Storm (The Gulf War August 2, 1990 ? February 28, 1991). Recently, Rick Wagoner, chief executive officer of GM said the brand is being reviewed, and has the possibility of either being sold, having the production line completely redesigned, or being discontinued. The Hummer models Hummer H1 (discontinued) Hummer H2 Hummer H2 SUT Hummer H3 Hummer H3T (Coming in summer 2009) Hummer H3x Hummer H3 Alpha Concept vehicle Hummer HX
But, unfortunately, Hummers are plagued by criticism on all quarters: Compared to other heavy passenger vehicles, Hummers have poor fuel economy. Crash data for Hummers is less complete than for other SUVs. Because of its weight, it takes longer and farther to stop in emergency braking situations. The H1 lacks standard safety features, including child safety locks, child seat tethers, side air bags and stability control. Large blind spots make parking difficult and dangerous too. Some Hummers are significantly bigger than other SUVs; this can cause problems parking, driving and fitting in a garage. Safety and ecological perceptions from road users has attracted a lot of criticism too.
Chrysler's Jeep Wrangler came to the market in 1987 and was a successor to the Word War II Jeep vehicles. Jeep Wrangler is a 3.8-liter V-6 engine with 202 horsepower and 237 lb.-feet of torque is available in three different trims: Wrangler Unlimited X, Wrangler Rubicon, and Wrangler Sahara, all of them with improved fuel economy. Jeep vehicles starting in 2007 are offering the highest safety and security levels in the 66 years of the vehicle's history, including electronic sensors that detect impending wheel lockup, anti-lock-braking system. Priced nearly $21,000 the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited was unveiled at the New York Auto Show on April 12, 2006. Jeep Wrangler is a four-door convenience vehicle with a 46 cubic feet cargo space with enough room to accommodate five passengers with spacious 37 inches rear legroom.
The 2008 Jeep Wrangler was ranked 17 out of 27 'Affordable Compact SUVs'. The Wrangler is a rugged SUV designed to be most comfortable and capable off the pavement. Consequently, the Wrangler's weaknesses are in its on-road performance. Auto reviewers have complained about its confusing rear liftgate and optional three-piece Freedom Top. As far as its interior is concerned J D Power gave it 6.1 (mediocre). Reviewers find that though the 2008 Jeep Wrangler's interior has improved over the pre-2007 generation, they still are not at par with competition. On reliability, Wrangler scored 6.0.
Chrysler is also said to be in talks with Fiat on Jeep. And Fiat and Tata Motors already has a partnership. In July, Fiat agreed to handle the financing in Europe for Tata's Jaguar and Land Rover brands, while Tata said it was open to Fiat selling its ultra-cheap Nano. So it may not be long before Chrysler Jeeps start revving on Indian soil.