Sports Car Class

The term sports car has been defined as "an open, low-built, fast motor car". Sports cars can be either luxurious or spartan, but driving and mechanical performance is requisite. A car may be a sporting automobile without being a sports car. Performance modifications of regular, production cars, such as sport compacts, sports sedans, muscle cars, hot hatches and the like, generally are not considered sports cars, yet share traits common to sports cars. They are sometimes called "sports cars" for marketing purposes for increased advertising and promotional purposes. A sports car does not require a large, powerful engine, though many do have them. Many classic British sports cars lacked powerful engines, but were known for exceptional handling due to light weight, a well-engineered, balanced chassis and modern suspension. Some sports cars have small back seats that are really only suitable for luggage or small children. Such a configuration is often referred to as a 2+2 (two full seats + two "occasional" seats). Over the years, some manufacturers of sports cars have sought to increase the practicality of their vehicles by increasing the seating room.