Coupe : What is it?
| A coupe (coupé) is a two-door car body style with an enclosed body and a small or no rear seat. The term is generally applied to a fixed-roof model with a close-coupled interior. It generally has two doors, but some automobile manufacturers have made three-, four-, and five-door hatchback coupes. However, it is still being deliberated as to whether these models can truly be considered coupes.
A modern coupe has frameless doors with the window glass sealing directly set against the weatherstrips on the main body. It is differentiated from the sedan by its interior volume. The SAE standard J1100 defines a coupé as a fixed-roof automobile with less than 33 ft³ or 0.93 m³ of rear interior volume. A car that exceeds these standards is technically considered a two-door sedan. However, this is not strictly adhered to by car manufacturers.
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Kinds of Coupes include the following: |
Club coupe
- A club coupe has a larger rear seat.
- It is also referred to as a two-door sedan.
Business coupe
- A business coupe is a vintage car with no rear seat or a removable rear seat.
- It is intended for traveling salesmen who carry their wares with them.
Opera coupe
- An opera coupe has rear seats mounted on the sides of the body, which are folded down for use.
Sports coupe
- A sports coupe is also referred to as a berlinetta.
- It is a uniquely styled coupe with a sloping roof.
- Its roof can sometimes go down to the rear (fastback style).
Four-door coupe
- A four-door coupe is a sedan with a classic, coupe-like proportion.
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Engine: Choose a coupe with a six-cylinder engine that provides the best balance of power and fuel economy.
Transmission: Choose a coupe with a manual transmission for better fuel economy and extra shift control. |
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