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

[devilsden97]

but since the Type-R was marketed as a race car for the street, most owners didn't mind. The seats were also unique to the Type-R. Standard were weight saving Recaro racing seats

just because its marketed that way, doesnt mean it is one.


i think the evo and sti have some sports car cred considering they are both used in rally racing.

banging around your home track doesnt count as racing.... (nor does auto cross)

autocross definitely = racing..you'd be surprised at how much you can learn and compete in that type of racing.
track days don't really = racing though, those are learning experiences

my point by saying auto cross, because that type of racing EVENS the field big time. you see celica st's throwing down better times then z06 vetts....95% of autocross is driver ability. Hense....sports car need not apply

edit:
dan:
I can also rally race a ford focus....does that make it a sports car?
there is an entire group of "Pruis racing" does that mean a Pruis is a sports car

yes... ford focus cosworth rs....awd turbo...same platform as the sti/evo

i demand photos of prius racing!


This post has been edited by devilsden97: Sep 9, 2008 - 10:13 AM