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tonyko1 · 08-25-2012, 05:24 PM

Back in the day.......when I was barely a teenager, a friend and I used to debate what "SS" meant when we saw it on various GM vehicles. Come to think of it, did any other GM division other than Chevy have an "SS" derivative?.........Anyways...........

I used to always say it was SuperSport, as there were badges declaring such on cars like 67 Chevelles or Malibus, whatever the mid-size car was back then.

My friend stated it stood for SuperStock, as the car came from the factory, stock, all super..ish...

Okay, I am throwing this out to the all-knowing, all-caring forum.

Thanks.

Rhyder · 08-25-2012, 05:26 PM

Whats your Q?

Memphis SS · 08-25-2012, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonyko1

Back in the day.......when I was barely a teenager, a friend and I used to debate what "SS" meant when we saw it on various GM vehicles. Come to think of it, did any other GM division other than Chevy have an "SS" derivative?.........Anyways...........

I used to always say it was SuperSport, as there were badges declaring such on cars like 67 Chevelles or Malibus, whatever the mid-size car was back then.

My friend stated it stood for SuperStock, as the car came from the factory, stock, all super..ish...

Okay, I am throwing this out to the all-knowing, all-caring forum.

Thanks.

RS = Rally Sport
SS = Super Sport

Ice Demon · 08-25-2012, 06:02 PM

SS=Super Sport

Rhyder · 08-25-2012, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Comrando

Yes, Super Sport.

oh I thought you had answered your own question with that super...ish statement.....no wonder I wasnt sure what your question was.

SSGUNNER · 08-25-2012, 06:15 PM

Someone told me RS means
Really slow.

SS = super slow

:mad026 0:

Rhyder · 08-25-2012, 06:17 PM

I like when people think the red SS is faster than the White one....I actually had a coworker ask me if the chrome SS was the fastest camaro around......

Sandor · 08-25-2012, 06:20 PM

As others have stated, SS means SuperSport.

tonyko1 · 08-25-2012, 06:38 PM

Thinking about it again, maybe it should be SuperStock, as the Camaro SS comes with a lot more options, especially when you go 2SS, every option clicked.

I do think I saw a Cobalt SS, is that possible, and if so, why?

CAMAROZL1 · 08-25-2012, 06:50 PM

The SS, also known as Super Sport, was used (sometimes abused) on a wide variety of Chevrolet vehicles. Including, as you mentioned the Cobalt, which was available in a supercharged or turbocharged from (depending on the model year ).

5cents · 08-25-2012, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonyko1

Back in the day.......when I was barely a teenager, a friend and I used to debate what "SS" meant when we saw it on various GM vehicles. Come to think of it, did any other GM division other than Chevy have an "SS" derivative?.........Anyways...........

I used to always say it was SuperSport, as there were badges declaring such on cars like 67 Chevelles or Malibus, whatever the mid-size car was back then.

My friend stated it stood for SuperStock, as the car came from the factory, stock, all super..ish...

Okay, I am throwing this out to the all-knowing, all-caring forum.

Thanks.

Ok, SS has always stood for SUPER SPORT, and only Chevrolet vehicles used the SS badging.

RollaMo · 08-25-2012, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5cents

Ok, SS has always stood for SUPER SPORT, and only Chevrolet vehicles used the SS badging.

Some of us are old enough to have owned a few of those old originals.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Sport

90503 · 08-25-2012, 11:07 PM

Op, you may be confusing the SS for SuperStock, as that was a drag race class where a lot of cars had SS for SuperStock either put on permanently or shoe-polished on the windows for the drags...

BilJ · 08-25-2012, 11:15 PM

My very first SS was a new, dark blue, 1965 Chevy Impala SS, two door hardtop, a beautiful car at the time, and still is in my memory. And yes, SS stands for Super Sport, always has, always will. Go Chevy!

08-25-2012, 05:24 PM	#1
tonyko1 Banned Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible, IBM Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,015	Old "SS" Question... Back in the day.......when I was barely a teenager, a friend and I used to debate what "SS" meant when we saw it on various GM vehicles. Come to think of it, did any other GM division other than Chevy have an "SS" derivative?.........Anyways........... I used to always say it was SuperSport, as there were badges declaring such on cars like 67 Chevelles or Malibus, whatever the mid-size car was back then. My friend stated it stood for SuperStock, as the car came from the factory, stock, all super..ish... Okay, I am throwing this out to the all-knowing, all-caring forum. Thanks.

08-25-2012, 06:02 PM	#4
Ice Demon Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,098 View My Garage	SS=Super Sport __________________ Mods: "Cam Only"

08-25-2012, 06:15 PM	#6
SSGUNNER Chu no guat a hasa is? Drives: 14 Jeep G Cherokee Overland HEMI Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Some where in So Cal Posts: 4,273	Someone told me RS means Really slow. SS = super slow:mad026 0: __________________ 11 2SS/RSL99No Longer Stock (Sold) 6/19/14:AAC Plasma DRL's \| Plug n play harness \| Elite CC \| Tint: 35% & 5% \| LED Dome light \| Show-N-Go Plate Holder \| Flowmaster AT \| C.A.I. Intake \| VMAX CNC Spiral Ported TB \| Husky Splash Guards

08-25-2012, 06:50 PM	#10
CAMAROZL1 Drives: Point A to B Car until ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: PA Posts: 194	The SS, also known as Super Sport, was used (sometimes abused) on a wide variety of Chevrolet vehicles. Including, as you mentioned the Cobalt, which was available in a supercharged or turbocharged from (depending on the model year ). __________________

08-25-2012, 05:26 PM	#2
Rhyder Drives: 2012 45 Anniversary Vert Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: atlanta Posts: 2,511	Whats your Q?

08-25-2012, 06:17 PM	#7
Rhyder Drives: 2012 45 Anniversary Vert Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: atlanta Posts: 2,511	I like when people think the red SS is faster than the White one....I actually had a coworker ask me if the chrome SS was the fastest camaro around......

08-25-2012, 06:20 PM	#8
Sandor Chevrolet Performance Drives: Camaro Chroma Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: The Motor City Posts: 409	As others have stated, SS means SuperSport.

08-25-2012, 06:38 PM	#9
tonyko1 Banned Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible, IBM Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,015	Thinking about it again, maybe it should be SuperStock, as the Camaro SS comes with a lot more options, especially when you go 2SS, every option clicked. I do think I saw a Cobalt SS, is that possible, and if so, why?

08-25-2012, 11:07 PM	#13
90503 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 14,427	Op, you may be confusing the SS for SuperStock, as that was a drag race class where a lot of cars had SS for SuperStock either put on permanently or shoe-polished on the windows for the drags...

08-25-2012, 11:15 PM	#14
BilJ Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 534	My very first SS was a new, dark blue, 1965 Chevy Impala SS, two door hardtop, a beautiful car at the time, and still is in my memory. And yes, SS stands for Super Sport, always has, always will. Go Chevy!