I was honestly curious how James defined those 2 categories, as there are some fairly blurred lines. We can certainly call a Ferrari a sports car, but then there are sporty/luxury cars like my TSX. It has fairly firm suspension and remains flatter in a corner than most sedans, but it isn't particularly fast to accelerate despite the close-ratio 6-speed transmission. It has a higher end interior with many amenities, but might not be considered luxury either.
The Model 3 is reported to be hitting 0-60 in 3.3 seconds, which is in sports car territory. Heck, I'm not sure my sports bike does better. Is it a sports car? Does appearance define the category more than performance? If so, what defines it. If performance determines the category, then what is that criteria?
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