"sports car" or "sport car" , which is correct???if both are correct, what's the difference??

Question

my students asked me this question . pls clarify so that I'd be able to the same.

Answer 1

In terms of classically standard English grammar and spelling, neither is correct. The correct phrase would be "sports' car," but the apostrophe is now frequently left off. The apostrophe designates the noun - "car" -as the kind of vehicle used in/belonging to [the "s" +apostrophe] a sport, such as racing. Now the term generally means a car which looks like or has the attributes of a racing car. Usually little or no cargo room, one or two passenger seats, powerful engine for its size, enhanced maneuverability,etc.

Answer 2

"Sports car" is used when you are referring to a "An automobile equipped for racing, especially an aerodynamically shaped one-passenger or two-passenger vehicle having a low center of gravity and steering and suspension designed for precise control at high speeds. "

"Sport car" is simply not the phrase typically used. People will understand what you are referring to if you use "sports" without the "s", but the correct, standard American English way is with the "s."