cole328

Sweet history lesson Dan danka Regardless, I like to think the "S" stands for Shazam

angelo1404

S designates special Porsche models
An “S” designation has a very special meaning at Porsche, signifying a unique model, not a mere trim upgrade or option package.

The first Porsche to wear an “S” badge was the 1952 356 equipped with the 1.5-liter “Super” engine. Perhaps the most famous “S” model in the company’s history was the 911 S launched in 1967, though modern Porsche enthusiasts might tell you their favorite is the 911 Carrera 4S. In recent years, Porsche has offered higher-performance models of the Boxster roadster and Cayenne sport utility vehicle designated as the Boxster S and Cayenne S.

The larger and more powerful new 3.8-liter engine is only one of several features that distinguish the 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S, which also comes with, as standard equipment, the new Porsche Active Suspension Management technology, larger brakes with red-painted calipers, larger wheels, standard Bi-Xenon headlights, a sports steering wheel, aluminum-look interior trim and a silver-colored rear deck lid logo.

brendo

very cool. i kept telling people the S was for shizzle

OCBen

It don't mean ****.

That's a true statement.

cole328

ha Ben Spoken like a true Base car driver.....

OCBen

And damn proud of it too.

helispud

I'm with you, Ben. Us "UNREAL MEN" (thanks Dan) will have to stick together!

surfer

LOL, I tell my friends it stands for "da sheezie"

cvazquez

Super Fly or Spanish Fly? ; )

geof

My theory: "S" means "S", but in an archetypal sense.

What does S mean? Super, Strong, Sexy, Snake, Sport, Slinky, etc. S is a sexy letter. What bigger archetype for S is there than Superman, with a big S across his large pectoral muscles (the ones that Ren always asked God for).

They could have chosen "M" for "more horsepower" but that is kinda lame.
They could have chosen "B" for "bigger engine" but B is too static.
How about "O" for "option for not having PASM is not available"? Lame.
Or "E" for "extra horsepower"? Lame.
Or "Z" for "zippy"? Too Japanese.
Or "I" for "it goes faster"? You laugh, but if "I" were as awesome a letter as "S" then they would use this as an excuse.

So "S" wins.

Oh, in case you were asking, the bottle of wine we just drank was quite tasty, Thank You Very Much!

OCBen

jollyjolly

Look at that S-car-go !

OCBen

Now that's creative!

Sadiq

no it isn't, it's from trading places

OCBen

It doesn't matter who wrote it, it's still a creative phrase. And that was the point.