At 4.47 m long, 1.89 m wide and 1.38 m high, the TT Sportback is 29 cm longer, 6 cm wider and 3 cm
lower than the coupe, while the wheelbase grows to 2.63 m, an increase of 12 cm over the coupe.
The Spider's ride height is one - tenth of an inch
lower than the coupe's, and it's roof height is one - tenth of an inch higher.
Not exact matches
At 198.9 inches long, 79.8 inches wide, 53.1 inches tall, and with a wheelbase of 122.2 inches, the Infiniti Q80 Inspiration is longer and
lower than any of the aforementioned German four - door «
coupes,» and it has a longer wheelbase.
Each of these components is the product of extensive wind tunnel testing, and as a result, the 500e's coefficient of drag is 13 percent
lower than a comparable 500 Lounge
coupe.
We've heard that the 2008 GT - R will be an inch shorter, an inch
lower, and three inches wider
than today's G35
coupe, thus putting a much broader footprint on the road.
Its compact size (not much bigger
than a current 2
coupe),
low scuttle and beautiful design are a wonderful and depressing contrast to the bloat, flame surfacing and garish detailing that defines its current successors.
The
coupe sits about a third of an inch
lower than the four - door, but it still can ford nearly 3 feet of water.
The 4 - series is longer and
lower than the 3 - series sedan as well as the last 3 - series
coupe and it has a longer wheelbase, although it's lighter
than the old
coupe.
The sexy S5 cabriolet replaces the S4 cabrio, and since it's based on the gorgeous S5
coupe, it's longer,
lower, and wider
than the old car.
To add to the subtly aggressive appearance, the Thunderbolt rides 0.6 - inch
lower than the Vanquish
coupe, and features bespoke 21 - inch wheels.
The LS 500 is only about a half - inch
lower than its predecessor, but the new styling makes it look much
lower and a new arcing roofline gives it the kind of
coupe - like styling popularized by German luxury brands with models like the Mercedes - Benz CLS - Class and Audi A7.
At 172.8 inches by 75.8 inches, the Mazda RX - Vision is both longer and wider
than the Scion FR - S and Nissan 370Z
coupe, although at only 45.7 inches tall, the RX - Vision's
low - slung bodywork is even
lower than an FR - S.
You sit nearly an inch
lower than in Jaguar's previous sportiest car, the XKR - S
coupe.
The
coupe is 22 pounds lighter
than the outgoing model, and the TT RS features a
lower suspension with an adjustable magnetic ride setup, a carbon - ceramic brake option, and either an electrically deployable or fixed rear spoiler.
Lower and shorter
than more traditional models, such as the Bentley Mulsanne, the Vision features very short overhangs and an almost
coupe - like profile.
Where it could go wrong Top Nissan execs have waffled on whether they want to renew the Z, and they know there's far more money to be made building crossovers
than a
lower - volume sports
coupe.
Where the rear - drive Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550 - 2
coupe and Spyder were
lower priced variants, rumors suggest the rear - drive Huracan will be a lighter and more powerful model with a price tag higher
than the current LP 610 - 4
coupe and Spyder models.
It is lengthier,
lower, and wider
than the 3 Series
coupes of the past, and has an added two inches of wheelbase.
The reduction in weight is significant, given that both of BMW's new M cars have grown in dimensions; the M3 sedan, codenamed F80, is 3.6 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 0.9 inch higher
than before, while the M4
coupe, known internally as the F82, gains 2.2 inches of length and 2.6 inches of width, but is 1.7 inches
lower than the outgoing fourth - generation M3
coupe.
As the X4's body is mounted 37 mm
lower than that of the X3, the driver and front passenger sit 20 mm
lower and the rear passengers 28 mm
lower to accentuate the feeling of a classic sports
coupe.
The 4 - series looks
lower and wider
than the outgoing 3 - series
coupe.
I'm guessing it's the same with the Civic
coupe, but to an even bigger extend with a
lower price point to appeal to a younger demographic
than the Accord that don't mind giving up some function in the name of form.
Now, for an anticipated sticker price of less
than $ 25,000, you can get a 200 - hp flat four stuffed
low and back on the front end of a smooth
coupe body.
Beginning with the Mercedes - Benz CLS - Class, German automakers began using the term «four - door
coupe» to describe a car with four doors, but with a
lower, sleeker roofline
than a conventional sedan.
Longer, wider, and
lower than its predecessor (the current 3 series
coupe), sleeker — if you dig double lines everywhere — and much more aggressive, this is closer to the car to come
than a «concept.»
Fuel economy is slightly
lower in the
coupe than in the convertible for the 4 - cylinder GS trim.
The 2019 Audi RS5 Sportback is slightly longer
than the
coupe, but also 7 millimeters
lower.
Befitting its «sports
coupe» design, the 2012 ZDX is longer,
lower, wider and has a significantly wider track
than its primary market competitors.
The design (also seen in these spy images) is sportier
than the more upright Q7 which a
lower coupe - ish roofline.
Befitting its «sports
coupe» design, the 2011 Acura ZDX is
lower and has a significantly wider track
than its primary market competitors.
«In fact, moving the driver's hip point down allowed us to
lower the roofline to give that
coupe - like profile, and make a car that is barely any wider
than the one it replaces look quite a bit wider to the eye.»
That translates into a
low - line
coupe body style and short overhangs fused with a tall stance and more ground clearance
than you're accustomed to see on a Ranging Bull.
The roadster weighs only 40 kg more
than the original SLS AMG
coupe, and the top can be raised or
lowered up to 50 km / h.
The roadster is easier to enter
than the
coupe, with both vehicles suffering somewhat from a
low seating position.
- * Stunning four - door
coupe design - * RS - style Honeycomb radiator mesh - * RS - styled air intakes - * 1 - inch wider
than RS5
Coupe - * 0.28 - inches
lower than RS5
Coupe
If, like me, you prefer the geometric look of the sedan, this makes the S4 slightly more appealing
than the
low - slung
coupe.
It is lengthier,
lower, and wider
than the 3 Series
coupe, and has an added two inches of wheelbase.
Critical Knowledge: All - new, 4 - passenger sport
coupe based on Cadillac CTS SedanClassic
coupe design features 2 +2 interior layout, no B - pillarTwo inches
lower, shorter
than CTS SedanTouch - pad operation for doors means no traditional door handlesRear - or all - wheel drive (RWD or AWD) 3.
The body height reduction helps give the 4 - series a
lower center of gravity
than the old 3 - series
coupe; in the model driven here it is down 0.8 inches at 19.6 inches.
The
coupe's front seats are mounted a half - inch
lower than the sedan's.
«The hip point is actually equivalent to an Audi TT on the sedan and the
coupe is slightly
lower than that,» Mori said.
But at 176.9 inches, the new
coupe is an inch shorter
than its predecessor, 1.8 inches wider at 70.8 inches, and a smidge (0.1 inch)
lower at 54.9 inches.
He said the price probably would be less
than today's
lowest - price Porsche, the $ 40,000 968
coupe.
Sporting wider tracks
than the company's most powerful sedan, the E63 AMG, yet sitting
lower than the performance E, what we have been calling AMG GT4 will feature a plunging roofline that gives it a
coupe - like allure.
Although 220 horsepower from a 2.0 - liter turbo may not sound like much compared to V8 Camaros that can offer more
than double that power at this same price point, the engine in this
coupe has plenty of torque at
low RPMs.
After all, anything that
coupes lack in cargo space they more
than make up for in terms of
low - slung, often more expressive designs.
Stretching to 182.4 inches in length, 77.0 inches in width and 50.4 inches in height, the i8 is slightly longer and wider but a good deal
lower than the 3 - series
coupe.
It was half an inch (13 mm)
lower than that of the Azure drophead
coupe and almost 2 inches (47 mm)
lower than that of the Arnage saloon.
«I love the shape of a two - door
coupe, but it is also true that the (sales) volumes (for them) are much
lower than four - doors.
The design of the Q60 is a marked departure from the outgoing model, as this new all - wheel drive sports
coupe sits
lower and wider
than its predecessor.