What makes a sports car? Options

[devilsden97]

Discussion on what makes a sports car, and why. What comes close but doesnt make the cut?

Supersprynts list: (based on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sports_car)

Nissan 350Z
Toyota Supra
Chevy Camaro
Chevy Corvette
BMW M3
Mazda RX8
Honda S2000

Others:
Toyota Celica
Mitsubishi Evo
Subaru STI
Nissan Maxima (lol)
Acura Integra Type-R
Honda Del Sol

[spolski07]

Celica nor Integra are not sports cars. They maybe trying, but they aren't real sports cars.

A sports car is a term used to describe a class of automobile. The exact definition varies, [1] but generally it is used to refer to a low to ground, light weight vehicle with a powerful engine. Most vehicles referred to as sports cars are rear-wheel drive, have two seats, two doors, and are designed for more precise handling, acceleration, and aesthetics. A sports car's dominant considerations can be superior road handling, braking, maneuverability, low weight, and high power, rather than passenger space, comfort, and fuel economy.

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

When you have a 4cyl economy motor and FWD you are not a sports car. ITR has no torque, you'll have to get high up in the RPMs to see any power.

how is an ITR not a sports car? a F1 car has no torque either...hmm yet they have an entire racing series dedicated to them.
every cars powerband is different, the integra was built to be rev happy.
i am simply saying that almost every import magizine have called the itr a "show room racecar" due to the fact that it was built to be able to go onto a track and race then not have to be trailered home.

Nissan 350Z
Toyota Supra
Chevy Camaro
Chevy Corvette
BMW M3
Mazda RX8
Honda S2000

using what you quoted at wikipedia, these cars are not sports car due to their back seat.

This post has been edited by spolski07: Sep 9, 2008 - 9:41 AM