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Originally Posted by zl1bro
The definition of a sports car is a moving target which is why the topic generates so much discussion. It has changed over the years. Generally, cars in this segment have gotten heavier as cars in all categories have gotten heavier. Traditionally a 4 seat configuration weighing more (and sometimes with 4 doors) was considered a GT. Not so sure this would be the defining criteria it once was. If the definition is mainly about weight and # of seats, then a Smart car would meet criteria for being a sports car as well as a Miata. A lot of reviewers have referred to the ZL1 as having "made it" or morphed into the sports car category when traditionally pony cars were considered muscle cars exclusively. There's been a lot of blending going on and some of the traditional lines of demarcation have blurred. One thing that strikes me as most important is how the car performs. From a performance standpoint does it compare with cars that are built to be (and marketed as) present day sports cars..
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I bet the insurance companies have a classification list.
