What does the S in 911S mean?

[72targa]

But I thought RS was "Rennsport"?...thus, S = sport. I'd love to be pointed to a reference.

[Jens]

Patrick Paternie (porsche 911) and Randy Leffingwell (Porsche 911 Buyer's guide) both call it Super. I'm sure there are references somewhere for Sport as well....

I don't feel like digging deeper right now, but I will.

Super or Sport, still quick!

[Jens]

Road & Track, 1967 wrote "...offering a sportier version of the 6-cylinder 911 dubbed the 911S. S is for Super."

[Jens]

Patrick Paternie's "Porsche 911 Red Book", 1967 911S (Super)

C'mon guys 'n' dolls we need a counter point. What's the factory say?

[72targa]

No definition here...

Or here...

Here's a good RS discussion on another board...plus this one...

[Jens]

I got a chuckle out of that RS discussion!

[72targa]

This was my favorite...

On the i-club forums, however, RS stands for "discussed ad naseum."

[69911T]

Harvey Weidman says "Sport" ...that's good enough...he'll be glad to share his full knowedge on 356 and 911 nomenclature with anyone who calls.

[Jens]

In my heart it should be sport, but this is an excercise in what is documented. Who's to say the writers knew what was what, but, I'm still waiting to hear from a factory source. A real factory source from the day, like '67 or earlier.

So-o-o, where's the hard copy?!

[69911T]

He has gone to the city today but will be back tomorrow...he was with Porsche during that era...trust me he's the horses mouth!!!

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