In an interview, McRae revealed that "Sports Car" was "such a fun song to write" with the intention to capture the "adrenaline of love, sex, and the excitement of it all".
She used "sports car" as a metaphor for the feeling of love and revealed that they referenced the American hip hop duo Ying Yang Twins with the whispery chorus.
George Griffiths of the Official Charts Company thought that "Sports Car" was a "stuttering, hip-hop influenced pop tune", characterized by "breathy melodies" as well as a prominent and addictive "spoken-word" chorus.
[5] Likewise, Aaron Williams at Uproxx thought "Sports Car" was reminiscent of Spears' "I'm a Slave 4 U" (2001) and The Pussycat Dolls' "Buttons" (2006) and called it a continuation of the previous single "2 Hands" (2024).
[6] Paper Magazine said “it’s got everything a sultry banger needs” referencing the tracks “darkly toned synths, whispered hook and a thumping beat throughout that’s perfect for McRae’s dedication to modern choreography.” The music video was released alongside the single on January 24, 2025, and was directed by Bardia Zeinali of Vogue.