That bold claim is made possible by the fact that the show car is a crossover with the wide stance and performance
credentials of a sport coupe.
So are buyers in this
class of sports coupe out of luck if they wish to own a vehicle that earns top safety scores?
These are carefully considered lightweight
versions of sports coupes with performance benefits far beyond the mere lightening of the car's bodies.
The exterior design goal for the ZDX was to merge the emotional appeal
of a sports coupe with excellent all - season ability and good ground clearance to allow for moderate off - highway use.
Hyundai describes the look as merging «the design
appeal of a sport coupe with the versatility of an additional passenger side rear door in an asymmetrical two - plus - one configuration for easier rear - seat access.»
With new levels of refinement, technology, acceleration and capability, the new Chevy Camaro will challenge the most advanced
of the sports coupes in the world.
The final edition eases into retirement this year with no changes.SATURNMajor Changes - SC1 / SC2: Saturn has completely revamped the SC series
of sports coupes for 1997.
«The concept hybrid 2 +2 liberates the
idea of a sport coupe and pushes the boundaries of performance, style and technology.»
Responding to customer criticism, Saturn engineers have worked hard to eliminate excess noise and vibration from its hot - selling
line of sports coupes and racy sedans.
An unveiling for the redesigned»16 Chevy Camaro draws top GM executives, more than 1,000 owners and
enthusiasts of the sports coupe to Belle Isle in Detroit.
The success of the Pontiac Bonneville SSE in giving a staid sedan the look and the
performance of a sports coupe has helped spawn yet another entry into the field - the Dodge Spirit R / T.
The Lexus RC models are a new lineup
of sport coupes designed for entertaining driving, and the 2015 350 F SPORT is a particularly compelling example.
When Dan Sims, Mitsubishi's general manager of design, said the GT «lifted [the Eclipse]
out of the sports coupe segment and into the sport car segment,» we admit to more than snickering — but the exaggeration isn't nearly as far - fetched as it sounds.
Instead, Subaru says this
variant of its sports coupe «delivers the highest level of «fun to drive» and «pure handling delight» through greater flexibility, better control and stability.»
Fortunately, Infiniti is hard at work on the third -
generation of its sports coupe, and has revealed a concept aimed at providing a peek for what this new model will eventually look like.
We've chosen the featured color, Yellow Tang, with silver 10 - spoke, 19 - inch, forged - alloy wheels, and when we first saw it early this morning, the diffused light vitally accentuated the car's creases and bulges; the long hood and swooping top seemed to us very nearly perfect, the
quintessence of a sports coupe.
The windshield and the C - pillar are impossibly raked, giving the XF the
profile of a sport coupe and contributing to a low 0.29 coefficient of drag.
Still, it says a huge amount about what we think of the M5 that we've dared include it in a
test of sports coupes and that it doesn't feel preposterous.
But now, with the introduction of an all - new
family of sport coupes — the 2015 RC 350, the more athletic 2015 RC 350 F Sport, and the bad - boy 467 - horsepower 2015 RC F — Lexus hopes to muscle its way into a segment long dominated by Audi, BMW, and Mercedes - Benz.
A versatile designer, Rodriguez's work has taken the
form of a sports coupe to a pickup truck, and even an aircraft.
The CC features a masculine shoulder line, which visually connects the front wheel wells to the taillights, providing the emotional and expressive
stance of a sports coupe with all the convenience of a sedan.
But two things spelled the end of the Prelude: a general drop in the
popularity of sports coupes and the fact that Honda hopes the Accord coupe is similar enough to the Prelude to hang on to some of its Prelude customers.
The Toyota 86 announces itself to the world with a fresh new look both inside and out, as well as commanding new performance capabilities that will impress a wide
range of sports coupe enthusiasts.
Only 750
units of the sports coupe will be built so expect the special edition model to sell out quickly once it hits the market this coming July.
It's a strong, proven engine, but the Altima coupe's suspension and 18 - inch all - season tires, coupled with the Altima's front - wheel - drive platform, make this essentially a sporty coupe,
instead of a sports coupe.
Image: The Tata Nexon boasts of a revolutionary design with an aerodynamic silhouette, more like a practicality of an SUV with the
style of a sports coupe.
Equipped with the air suspension, which harmonizes perfectly with the dynamic
character of a sport coupe, the new RS 7 Sportback is sporty, yet still comfortable.
The Lotus Evora GX is a race - spec
model of the sports coupe that has been customized specifically for the rigors of Grand - Am racing.
Next, the Dakar Yellow 1M received an Akrapovic exhaust system and a wireless kit to add to the all around
fun of the sports coupe's twin - turbocharged 3.0 - liter inline - six with 340 horsepower.
The first «four - door coupe» ever conceived, the Mercedes - Benz CLS - Class brings together the aggressive
shape of a sport coupe with the convenience of a luxury sedan.
The Porsche Agate Grey Cayman S is a bespoke version
of the sports coupe which brings no power improvements but some nice aesthetic touches.
Nissan promises that Juke comes as a compact sports crossover combining the features of a SUV model together with the handling abilities and
agility of a sports coupe.
Drivers looking for the versatility, practicality and capability of an SUV, but aren't willing to give up the race car - like
feel of a sports coupe will find that the 2017 Porsche Macan GTS fits the bill perfectly.
Similar to the Genesis, the Q60 is technically
more of a sports coupe than a muscle car, but this Japanese - built beauty makes a statement with its power and style.
If your
idea of a sports coupe is one with a V6 or V8 engine and a larger overall size for the money, you might be better off with a Chevrolet Camaro, Ford Mustang or Hyundai Genesis Coupe.
If the name sounds familiar, that's because Mitsubishi has previously used the Eclipse moniker on a
line of sports coupes that proved popular in the US market but never made their way to the UK.
You may not think of Plymouth first when you
think of sports coupes, but if you are in the market for this type of car, you'll have a hard time finding one that offers the performance and handling of the Laser Turbo All - Wheel Drive for less money.
This is hardly the first time that Toyota has shut down the potential for a new 86 body style, having previously nixed a long - rumored convertible
version of the sports coupe.
Presenting all of the power and performance you need
out of a sports coupe, the NSX is your new dream car.