Quote:
Originally Posted by Choopa Phil
Where do you think the SS branding originated from? This is obviously marketing but when you put a RWD drive train in a 2 door coupe with racing developed parts you get whats called a sports car. Mind blowing!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Sport
"Both historically and today, the Super Sport package has typically included high-performance tires, heavy-duty suspension, and increased power, along with a variety of other performance and appearance upgrades." |
From your link,
Quote:
|
In 1961, the SS "kit" was offered on any Impala for just $53.80. The package included Super Sport trim for both the interior and exterior, chassis reinforcements, stronger springs and shocks, power brakes, spinner wheel covers, and narrow-band whitewall tires.
|
although I already knew the ss moniker originated with the Impala, but if you and other want to think that impala SS is a sports car or that a 1968 camaro ss was a sports car or any car is a sports car, no worries. It wasn't my intention to step on toes or stomp on egos, I was simply adding to the thread that GM has historically claimed they make one sports car- the Corvette.