What are the Lower and Upper Limites of PT?

[tyoneal]

Hello:

Is there an, "Official", definition of Pro-Touring, and what are it's limits from one extreme to the other?

I know this is a touchy subject for some, but where does Pro Touring differ from, "Hot Rod", "Street Rod", "Street Fighter", "Street Legal Race Car" etc.?

Does Pro Touring have a minimum amount of enhancements necessary for the term to apply?

Is a factory fresh Corvette Technically also a Pro Touring Car?

Does Pro Touring have an upper limit on performance enhancements?

Does Pro Touring have a Definition limited my Make, Model or year, a foreign or domestic Vehicle?

Can a Pro Touring Car Be Over the Top so much that it becomes something different?

Is there a certain look a Pro Touring Car has to have?

Many of the "Better" Pro Touring Cars are very finished and handsome on the inside, and many have Power window lifts power truck releases along with Many other "Bells and Whistles". Do these Add to the Pro Touring look and Style, Detract from the Pro Touring look and style, or have no impact one way or the other?

What types of materials are usually NOT found in bulk on a Pro Touring car? (Chrome, Billet, Bling)

I am interested in your opinions and thoughts?

Thanks, I look forward to your replies.

Ty O'Neal