What does WS6 mean?

[Jm93]

guys you are all wrong!
WS6 = Way Super 6000. wich was better then the inferior WS5 of years past.

i dont think there is a special reason they chose WS6, to answer your question. if it had been me i would have called it ZZ6, just because it is that much cooler to say.

[FormulaLT1]

Originally Posted by korrrray

WS6's meaning is a lot simpler than what you guys are listing. I work at ponti dealer, and WS6 simply means:
W= Wheels ( chrome rims )
S= suspension
6= 6 speed manual
WS6 trans ams were meant only to be 6 - speed manuals, but some dealers are putting WS6 emblems on automatics and swapping chrome rims on them, so beware .

The RPO code for a Formula is WS9 does this mean that my car came with 9 gears originally?. No its just a random RPO code thats been used for years and its just a performance upgrade option.

Also the WS6 option was originally introduced in 1978.

[FormulaLT1]

Originally Posted by CarSuperfreak

As far as I know, the only other 'Coded' car is the Vette Z06, with the LS6 engine

Every single car GM has made to date has RPO's codes. Like LT1,ZR1,Z71,L88.L98,Z51. They are all just option packages or engines that are represented by a code. for instance a a 86-91 Vette can be a L98 Z51. which would stand for a 350 Tuned Port off road suspension package Vette. Even a Cavalier or sunfire has specific RPO codes to represent what was installed in that car from the factory.

[Mr. Luos]

Originally Posted by korrrray

WS6's meaning is a lot simpler than what you guys are listing. I work at ponti dealer, and WS6 simply means:
W= Wheels ( chrome rims )
S= suspension
6= 6 speed manual
WS6 trans ams were meant only to be 6 - speed manuals, but some dealers are putting WS6 emblems on automatics and swapping chrome rims on them, so beware .

That was funny.