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1bad65 · 12-06-2010, 11:45 AM

I know SS stands for Super Sport, but what does LT and LS stand for, if anything? I noticed Chevy uses LT on other cars besides the Camaro as well.

KTMracing09 · 12-06-2010, 11:46 AM

LT= Luxury Touring. LS= Luxury Sport

mickss · 12-06-2010, 11:52 AM

This was the best explanation I could find.
http://ask.cars.com/2007/11/chevrolet-lt-tr.html

LT is a trim level found across the Chevrolet lineup on its cars, trucks and SUVs. LT isn't an acronym for something like “Luxury Touring” on newer models. According to a Chevrolet representative, it’s simply a code for higher-optioned trim designations. LT trims commonly have features and pricing that rank in between the base LS models and the higher-end LTZ, Sport or SS models. Some cars have two, three or even four levels of LT, named 1LT, 2LT, 3LT and 4LT, with each package having progressively more features.

liquidsmoke · 12-06-2010, 11:59 AM

I wish that L did stand for luxury...

f5journal · 12-06-2010, 12:10 PM

I beg to differ. LT = Luxury Touring and originally replaced the SS (RPO z27) in 1973. I do agree that it is now a one up trim level across the board.

Hemlawk · 12-06-2010, 12:11 PM

Lieutenant

Cam#7 · 12-06-2010, 12:15 PM

Yea, I bought a new Camaro LT (Cam #2) in 1977. It stood for Luxury Touring back then. It had power windows, power steering, rear window defog, and cruise control. You couldn't get cruise control on a stick back then. I'm enjoying my 2011 stick and cruise. My favorite option this week though is the heated seats.

DarkneSS · 12-06-2010, 12:25 PM

I guess luxury touring makes some sense, however ls = luxury sport doesn't really seem to.

I wish car companies actually had meanings behind trim designations that make sense. My old Nissan had 3 trims, SE, GXE, and GLE. Se meant sports edition, okay I get that. But gxe and gle? WTF

Lazerbrainz2k3 · 12-06-2010, 01:06 PM

They're just picking some heritage designation for a mid-trim version of a car out of their history. As far as luxury is concerned, it's all relative. Think of what even Rolls Royce offered back when the LT designation was new. Maybe they had heated leather seats, but back-up sensors? Automatic HID headlights? Six way power seats? PDIM? HUD? Voice commands for music, navigation directions, accidents, and phone calls? To say nothing of having 300+ hp V6 engines with more than one horsepower per cubic inch that goes 0-60 in six seconds or less but still gets 29-30 mpg on the highway?

Sure, the luxury goal posts were moved over the decades, but as far as I'm concerned this is luxury, my friends.

SSLarry · 12-06-2010, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f5journal

I beg to differ. LT = Luxury Touring and originally replaced the SS (RPO z27) in 1973. I do agree that it is now a one up trim level across the board.

Exactly. Why wasn't this the last post in the thread? Read the Ad; the case is closed.

FenwickHockey65 · 12-06-2010, 01:09 PM

None of the trim designations really stand for anything anymore (aside from SS and RS). For example, the top trim level on most Chevrolets is LTZ.

IROCTPI · 12-06-2010, 01:52 PM

I asked the same question once (it wasnt exactly what does the lt stand for but you get my point) and I was told that the company chose's trim model names by how much publicity (not sure if thats the right word to use) that the trim's name gets.

Like basically they use words that the adverage consumer? would use in like good search I guess is a way to describe it. Sorry im not much help.

binlow84 · 12-06-2010, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkneSS

I guess luxury touring makes some sense, however ls = luxury sport doesn't really seem to.

I wish car companies actually had meanings behind trim designations that make sense. My old Nissan had 3 trims, SE, GXE, and GLE. Se meant sports edition, okay I get that. But gxe and gle? WTF

My first car was a 1993 Ford Tempo GL. I always imagined the GL always stood for Good Luck (getting there alive).

Back on topic though, it's all marketing anymore. The trim designation doesn't have to mean anything anymore (whether it used to or not) just as long as it serves to differentiate between packages. Chevy just uses LS, LT, LTZ and/or SS as its designation. They could change it tomorrow to initials that actually made sense across the board if they wanted but it would require a good deal of marketing to re-educate customers, so it's just easier to stay with what's familiar.

solo40oz · 12-06-2010, 02:51 PM

Ladanian Tomlinson?
Lawrence Taylor?

12-06-2010, 11:45 AM	#1
1bad65 Banned Drives: 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 1,148	What does LT stand for? I know SS stands for Super Sport, but what does LT and LS stand for, if anything? I noticed Chevy uses LT on other cars besides the Camaro as well.

12-06-2010, 11:59 AM	#4
liquidsmoke Two Miles An Hour Drives: SIM 2LT RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: chicago Posts: 1,209	I wish that L did stand for luxury... __________________ expect nothing, but take everything

12-06-2010, 12:10 PM	#5
f5journal Senior Camaro Fanatic Drives: 2011 SS/RS manual - White Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: aiken, sc Posts: 1,980	I beg to differ. LT = Luxury Touring and originally replaced the SS (RPO z27) in 1973. I do agree that it is now a one up trim level across the board. Attached Images

12-06-2010, 12:11 PM	#6
Hemlawk AwesomeBillDawesonville Drives: CGM 2SS/RS =) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 2,067	Lieutenant __________________ Order placed on 1/13/11 - Purchased 2/22/11 2SS/RS CGM

12-06-2010, 01:09 PM	#11
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	None of the trim designations really stand for anything anymore (aside from SS and RS). For example, the top trim level on most Chevrolets is LTZ. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

12-06-2010, 11:46 AM	#2
KTMracing09 Drives: 2SS/RS L99 ABM Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Mechanicsville, Maryland Posts: 227	LT= Luxury Touring. LS= Luxury Sport __________________ Rotofab CAI, 2" LT Headers/non catted, 3" Straight Pipe w/ X-Pipe, Elite Catch Can, GPI SS3 VVT, 9" 4000 Triple Disc, Yella Terra Ultralite Rocker Arms, MSD Super Conductor wires

12-06-2010, 11:52 AM	#3
mickss Drives: 2010 Camaro LS-M6 67 Chevelle Wgn Join Date: May 2009 Location: . Posts: 1,509 View My Garage	This was the best explanation I could find. http://ask.cars.com/2007/11/chevrolet-lt-tr.html LT is a trim level found across the Chevrolet lineup on its cars, trucks and SUVs. LT isn't an acronym for something like “Luxury Touring” on newer models. According to a Chevrolet representative, it’s simply a code for higher-optioned trim designations. LT trims commonly have features and pricing that rank in between the base LS models and the higher-end LTZ, Sport or SS models. Some cars have two, three or even four levels of LT, named 1LT, 2LT, 3LT and 4LT, with each package having progressively more features.

12-06-2010, 12:15 PM	#7
Cam#7 Drives: 2011 2LT IBM / SIM stripe 6M Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: STL Posts: 863	Yea, I bought a new Camaro LT (Cam #2) in 1977. It stood for Luxury Touring back then. It had power windows, power steering, rear window defog, and cruise control. You couldn't get cruise control on a stick back then. I'm enjoying my 2011 stick and cruise. My favorite option this week though is the heated seats.

12-06-2010, 12:25 PM	#8
DarkneSS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6MT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Westchester, New York Posts: 3,715	I guess luxury touring makes some sense, however ls = luxury sport doesn't really seem to. I wish car companies actually had meanings behind trim designations that make sense. My old Nissan had 3 trims, SE, GXE, and GLE. Se meant sports edition, okay I get that. But gxe and gle? WTF

12-06-2010, 01:06 PM	#9
Lazerbrainz2k3 Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS - M6, NPP, MRC Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Delco, PA Posts: 971	They're just picking some heritage designation for a mid-trim version of a car out of their history. As far as luxury is concerned, it's all relative. Think of what even Rolls Royce offered back when the LT designation was new. Maybe they had heated leather seats, but back-up sensors? Automatic HID headlights? Six way power seats? PDIM? HUD? Voice commands for music, navigation directions, accidents, and phone calls? To say nothing of having 300+ hp V6 engines with more than one horsepower per cubic inch that goes 0-60 in six seconds or less but still gets 29-30 mpg on the highway? Sure, the luxury goal posts were moved over the decades, but as far as I'm concerned this is luxury, my friends.

12-06-2010, 01:52 PM	#12
IROCTPI Drives: 1987 IROC-Z 305 TPI 700R4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: oregon Posts: 357	I asked the same question once (it wasnt exactly what does the lt stand for but you get my point) and I was told that the company chose's trim model names by how much publicity (not sure if thats the right word to use) that the trim's name gets. Like basically they use words that the adverage consumer? would use in like good search I guess is a way to describe it. Sorry im not much help. __________________ What is a Camaro? A small, vicious animal that eats Mustangs. Me -14! year old guy -- My Girl -1987 IROC-Z 305TPI 700R4 modded

12-06-2010, 02:51 PM	#14
solo40oz Drives: My wife crazy Join Date: May 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 740 View My Garage	Ladanian Tomlinson? Lawrence Taylor?

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