Celica Forums Thread Like Summary - when is a sports car a sports car?

just wondering what everyone's perception of a sports car is.i know some people label the celica a sports car. i get that a lot "casper owns a sports car...". but in all honesty i don't consider my celica a sports car, rather...a "sporty car".i think true sports cars IMHO start from lotus and above...
well my definition of sports car is=any street legal car that translates the closest to race cars. ie ferrari, lamborghini, pagani, lotus, porche, etc...cars that exhibit lightweight and cornering capabilities that emulates the closest to race car driving.

so what's your definition of a sports car and do you consider the celi one?

I think you guys are defining "super cars"... not "sports cars"

yah super cars are those in the 85 +++ range reaching into the exotic domain..

a stock car...
a sports car has better handling than an average family car speed is sufficent and looks are "sporty" and sleek..
2 doors ...(3 door even.. ie rx-8)... and lower than the average car.

the celica fits this and so is a sports car IMO... not as fast as other sports cars but does the job for daily drivin..

now hard core sports cars.. are more skrilla

This is Websters dictionary definition:
Main Entry: sports car
Function: noun
: a low small usually 2-passenger automobile designed for quick response, easy maneuverability, and high-speed driving

The Celica fits this description. I would consider it a "sporty car" except the handling is so good. The Celica is not as manuverable as a Miata, but it handles almost as good. The Fiat Spyder is considered a sports car, along with the old MG's, Triumphs, Jaguars etc. The Celica will out handle any of those vehicles. And will outrun most of them. The bottom line is how well the car handles at the track aginst the opposition. The last time I saw a SCCA race the Celicas were easily keeping up with "sports cars".