It's kind of an "in-between", niche, car. The Euro 2-seaters are closer relations than the American muscle cars, and, until the Stinger came out, the (defunct) Genesis Coupe was its closest cousin, although the BMW Z4 M Coupe is a good match. Japan doesn't produce anything close in horsepower, until the supra shows up. There are maybe, what, 4 cars in its niche? (300 to 400 hp, rear wheel drive, 2-seater) The next step up, to me, would be a low-end Porche or Corvette. I have had people (ok, women) ask me if it was a Porche.
If I have to call it anything, it's usually "2-seat sports car".
Kirk B.
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