What Does RS Mean On A Car?

RS generally stands for “Rally Sport”. On some cars, it is believed to stand for “Racing Sport”, but “Rally Sport” is the most widely accepted usage. Examples of RS vehicles that have credible rally heritage/pedigree include the Ford Escort RS2000, Subaru Legacy RS/RS-B, Mitsubishi Evo IV RS, and Audi RS2. All of these examples either had their origins as successful rally cars (in the case of the Ford, Mitsubishi, and Subaru) or came from a manufacturer with excellent rally credentials (Audi revolutionized rallying in the 1980s with the development of their Quattro system, so have every right to use the “Rally Sport” name!) As such, the “RS” moniker stands for a car that is more focused on handling and performance over comfort. Examples of vehicles with the most focus on luxury instead would be an S-Class Mercedes, Q7 Audi, etc., though most manufacturers have many trim levels between these two ends of the spectrum.

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