sports car
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of sports car
First recorded in 1920–25
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German carmaker Porsche announced on Friday the sale of its stakes in sports car manufacturer Bugatti Rimac to a consortium led by a US fund founded by the Egyptian billionaire Sawiris family.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
On a recent earnings call, Musk said Tesla’s future additions to its vehicle lineups would all be autonomous over the long run, excluding its plans for the delayed Roadster sports car.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026
Meanwhile, a petite blond woman speeds off in a red sports car.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
At least one online user said they were ticketed for parking an Eagle Talon sports car in a Stellantis lot, despite Eagle being a long-defunct nameplate from Chrysler, which too is now owned by Stellantis.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
He was actually driving this beautiful sports car.
From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary
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