Here's why it's not considered a sports car:
* Performance: While the SC1 had a lively engine, it wasn't particularly powerful compared to dedicated sports cars.
* Handling: The SC1 was designed for everyday driving and didn't have the same level of handling precision and agility as a true sports car.
* Focus: The SC1 was primarily focused on affordability and fuel efficiency, not outright performance.
Instead of a sports car, the 2000 Saturn SC1 is better categorized as a sporty coupe or a performance compact car.