Maybe but the ITR was meant to be a streetable track car. Economy? Sure it gets good gas mileage but why does that matter? Just take a look at what came on it, what was removed compared to other models, and what options it had. IMO you can turn a car into a sports car. Also IMO sports car... sports... racing... track use. So if your not attempting those then maybe you drive what was intended to be a car to participate in automotive sports with but you dont. So is it still a sports car? IDK the term is vague. Now days any car 2 door and manual is a sports car lol You could come back and say my 92 chrysler lebaron was a demo derby car lol thats a sport. Speaking of production vehicle wise... I think Honda ruled the "FWD Sports car" class. I know I'm a little biased but companies are still trying to make vehicle to compete with an ITR that was last produced 9 years ago. Thats my take on it but everyone has a different opinion.