370Z Sport Package vs Mazdaspeed 3 GT vs S2000 vs Cayman S vs Mazda Rx-8

Sand123

Okay, so we will use the term "high output" engine then. That would be comprehensive enough to include either a Mustang V-8 or a small displacement high revving S2000 engine.

But I still believe that you cannot qualify a sports car simply by extrinsic characteristics like body style, engine, and number of seats. A sports car is defined by what purpose it was built for, and how well it achieves that purpose. When the Army picks out a new APC it doesn't do that based on how it looks. It chooses one based on how well it can absorb a bomb blast, take an RPG hit, drive through uneven terrain, and manuever around tricky urban obstacles. In other words, the vehicle best suited for its purpose, regardless of outside appearances.

I believe a Miata is usually considered a roadster first, a sports car second.

nicknick

A MX5 is sports car and roadster, yes it may not have the power of some other sports cars but it is stil a great sports car and we alll owe it a lot as it was the MX5 that brought back the little convertible sports car from the dead and continues to dominate its market segment. Saving to buy a Z!