ˈhot rod noun [countable] American English informal an old car that has been fitted with a powerful engine to make it go faster
[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲
hot rod n.,
informal An older automobile changed so that it can gain speed quickly and go very fast.
Hot rods are used by young people especially in drag racing. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲