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Definition of Coupe

By Keith Griffin, About.com

Definition:

COUPE: A car with a fixed roof and two doors. It may or may not have a backseat. Coupes make up about 8% of all car sales. Coupes typically have a fixed trunk and should not be confused with hatchbacks, which are sometimes call three-door vehicles.

Also Known As: two-seater, two-door sedan,
Examples: A Chevrolet Corvette is an example of a coupe.

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