What does the "S" mean on Porsches?

Question

I know it stands for "elivated perfomance" from what I have read in Porsche advertising. But why "S"? I know that "GT" stands for grand touring. So what is the word behind the "S" I know it is not Sport.

Answer 1

Way back in 1952 Porsche introduced a new engine for their 356. It was larger displacement and much more powerful (it made a whopping 70 hp, by the way) and so they called it "super". The "super" designation was later shortened to just "s" and was reserved for the highest performance cars. Later models were called "SC" which stood for super carerra. The "S" designation and the "SC" have both been re-used in various other car models from Porsche. Nowadays, the "S" option adds about ten thousand dollars to the price tag, so perhaps it would be more appropriate to use "$" instead ;-)

Answer 2

Basically the S just means the engine is more powerful. For example, the Carrera S is faster than the Carrera. I think the S might possibly stand for supercharger.

Answer 3

The S in the porsche means Special model, is better that a normal model, more style, more horsepower,etc

Answer 4

It doesn't stand for anything. Just like a Ford F150, the F150 doesn't mean anything, it's just a way to measure the state of the car in comparison to the rest of the line.

Answer 5

The S stands for increased power and a further enhanced driving experience.

Answer 6

Specticullar

Answer 7

the "S" definitely stands for Sport Model

Answer 8

The first s or the second s?

Answer 9

It means plural, more than 1

Answer 10

actually you do not know or you would not be asking. and it is for sport, or the german version of the word