BMW will offer
the sporty coupe in Austin Yellow or Alpine White and will feature the competition package unveiled last year with 600 horsepower and 700 Nm of torque (511 lb - ft).
General Motors began thinking about
a sporty coupe in 1958, but it took until mid-1964, well after the arrival of the Ford Mustang, before the Henry Haga's Chevrolet design studio was allowed to get serious with project XP - 836 — the car that would become the Chevrolet Camaro.
Not exact matches
Though some see hints of Elantra and perhaps even Accent
in the new fascia, the overall design reminds us quite a bit of that used on the Veloster — and seeing as that model is also trying to serve as a (smaller)
sporty coupe, we're not too shocked to see Hyundai's giving both cars some common design DNA.
Audi TT — 1531 sales Audi's
sporty TT, available as either a
coupe or convertible, was first launched
in 1998 and received a full - on redesign for model - year 2008, before a litany of mild styling updates for the 2011 model year.
Owing to its considerably superior horsepower rating and
sportier chassis, the 2015 Jaguar F - Type R
coupe costs more than a V8 S convertible, coming
in at $ 99,895 compared with «just» $ 92,895 for the 495 - hp softtop model.
A Sport button
in the
coupe gives the driver access to even
sportier steering and throttle response.
For a start, the 2015 C - Class is a great - looking car: sleeker and
sportier, but not a four - door
coupe; roomier and more practical, but not too close to the E-Class; an ergonomic breakthrough; and a lesson
in build quality, but not too advanced or fashion - oriented for the typically conservative clientele.
The 2016 Alfa Romeo 4C is a
sporty, performance - oriented two - door that's available
in coupe and convertible (Spider) form.
Enthusiasts might love useful wagons,
sporty coupes, open - air convertibles, and capable off - roaders, but sedans are still the go - to choice for buyers
in the U.S. Make no mistake though, not all four - doors are doomed to grocery toting and commuting.
Versus the competition: The 640i
coupe balances
sporty handling and comfort
in a class with high - performance - handling machines — such as the Jaguar F - Type and Porsche 911 — on one end and the cruising - oriented Mercedes - Benz E-Class
coupe on the other.
Engine: 2.0 - liter, 16 - valve DOHC flat - 4 / 148 hp @ 6,200 rpm, 145 lb - ft @ 4,200 rpm EPA mileage: 25/34/28 mpg (city / highway / combined) All - wheel drive comes standard on every Subaru sold
in the U.S. (well, except for the
sporty BRZ
coupe), and the Impreza sedan is the cheapest of the lot.
That's unusual for any
sporty, aspirational model, let alone a two - door
coupe, but both Camaro and Mustang sales also have remained strong
in the last half decade.
A replacement for the midsize, two - row CX - 7 that was discontinued
in 2012 is possible, as is a new CX - 4 or CX - 6 model that would be a
sportier,
coupe - like version of the existing CX - 5,
in the vein of the BMW X4 or X6.
CERNOBBIO, Italy — «The 8 Series
coupe is the
sportiest car
in its segment,» claims BMW CTO Klaus Fröhlich.
Ford's big overhaul of the Thunderbird
in 1983 turned it into a smaller,
sportier, and more aerodynamic
coupe that could appeal to younger buyers.
The design is evolutionary
in a way Porsche purists might object to: after all, the revised silhouette almost mimics the 911, which makes the
coupe in particular look butch and masculine and emphatically
sporty.
You sit nearly an inch lower than
in Jaguar's previous
sportiest car, the XKR - S
coupe.
None of these faults are deal - breakers, but
in a segment as competitive as that for $ 25,000 - $ 35,000
sporty coupes, they're enough to make you wonder whether the Hyundai is really worth the same money as a Nissan 370Z, a Ford Mustang, a Chevrolet Camaro, or even a Subaru Impreza WRX.
Hunkering down at 4690 mm (184.6 inches) long, 1865 mm (73.4 inches) wide and 1370 mm (53.9 inches) high, the two - door concept is as
sporty in motion as it is at rest, with
coupe - style exterior lines that stoke desire and aspiration.
The car seen
in the image here is the long - wheelbase version, which means the regular version may look even more
coupe - like and
sportier.
This
sporty model will be available
in three styles — sedan,
coupe, and cabriolet — and will offer an exciting driving experience.
You can choose either a standard 7 - speed automatic or close - ratio 6 - speed manual, the latter of which is becoming increasingly rare
in sporty luxury
coupes.
Couples that once drove
sporty little
coupes or hot hatchbacks trade
in the keys for minivans and SUVs that do a better job of carting around the family and all their stuff.
Typically people probably expect to find it
in a sleek roadster or a
sporty coupe, but with Mercedes - AMG, excitement can be found
in practically any type of vehicle.
I've driven no less than four of them — and it's possible that a few more skirted by without a write - up — not only
in the roadster form featured here, but also two variations of the
sportier NISMO
coupe in 2014 and 2015.
With aggressively sharp good looks, a comfortably
sporty interior, a powerful V6, and an available 6 - speed manual transmission, the Infiniti Q60
coupe and Q60 convertible still hold their own against competitors like the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes - Benz C - Class, except
in fuel economy.
Responsive V6 Looking
sporty is good, but having enough power to back up the looks is even better — especially
in the
coupe category, where performance can be relatively more important.
This model of the Mercedes - Benz E 400 takes the power and luxury of the E-Class and puts it
in a
coupe, giving it a
sportier style.
Added comfort with contemporary style is the leather interior to heighten the quality and craftsmanship for the BMW 3 Series More information about the 2013 BMW 3 Series: The BMW 3 - Series is a family of
sporty sedans, wagons,
coupes, and convertibles — all sized at what would be considered a compact car
in the U.S. 2013 BMW 3 - Series Sedans and Sports Wagon models are built on a new - generation (F30) platform that made its debut with the 2012 - model sedan — and is slightly longer, lower, and wider, while Coupe and Convertible 3 - Series models remain built on the previous platform.
Infiniti is planning a flagship,
sporty four - door
coupe in the mold of the Porsche Panamera as the joint flagship of its expanding range.The sweeping - looking four - door will take its styling...
At the same time, Mercedes - Benz made the first steps
in launching a new design language
in the
sporty executive
coupe segment.
The standard transmission is a six - speed manual — somewhat unusual for a luxury
coupe but
in keeping with its
sporty nature.
Hyundai's
sporty compact may make a splash
in the inexpensive
coupe segment.
While the CLA - Class
in and of itself is
sporty looking as a four - door, there's no question that younger, first time Mercedes owners would be equally (if not more) drawn to a
coupe variant.
The venerable BMW 6 series began its journey
in the industry as a
sporty coupe and with time the luxury car giant expanded the range considerably.
«Along with the Ghibli and Quattroporte sedans, which have found a welcome reception
in the market, the
sporty new GranTurismo MC Centennial Edition
coupes and convertibles are for those who desire inspired automobiles.»
The 2014 BMW 2 Series is a new addition to the affordable luxury car spectrum, but it carries on the legacy of last year's 1 Series
in that it presents an attractively - priced compact
coupe to those seeking a
sporty ride.
A very
sporty ride is the only real downside here and if you are
in the market for a fast and luxurious European
coupe, the AMG C43 and C63 / C63 S models should feature high on your list.
Essentially a
sportier take on the A5 lineup, the S5 is offered
in three body styles, with a two - door
coupe and two - door convertible joining the aforementioned five - door liftback.
The
sporty Continental GT two - door
coupe variants are also available
in a convertible version, while the Brooklands
coupe and Azure convertible present a more dignified option.
Side view — A sharp profile:
In the car's side profile, styling properties characteristic of all new Volkswagens of the past year have been merged with elegant and yet sporty coupe features, resulting in a new interpretation of the design DN
In the car's side profile, styling properties characteristic of all new Volkswagens of the past year have been merged with elegant and yet
sporty coupe features, resulting
in a new interpretation of the design DN
in a new interpretation of the design DNA.
The SX — the
coupe in particular — was a completely different story with its
sportier handling and notably firmer ride.
The Shooting Brake concept, which adds a more practical hatch styling to the rear of the
sporty coupe, has been revealed to the world
in Sydney by the Toyota 86 global chief engineer Tetsuya Tada.
The design (also seen
in these spy images) is
sportier than the more upright Q7 which a lower
coupe - ish roofline.
Drawing its name from the
sporty coupe and convertible Mitsubishi sold
in the US until 2012, the compact SUV will be a direct rival for small SUVs like the Nissan QASHQAI and could become the Japanese car - maker's best - seller Down Under.
In the meantime, the
sporty Audi
coupe will go toe - to - toe with the likes of the BMW 440i and Mercedes - AMG's C 43coupes when it hits the road this month.
To make for more desirable cars, Volkswagen plans to move forward
in two directions: a comfortable - not - cramped
sporty coupe, and a plug -
in hybrid.
The SVX continued the tradition of surprising gadgetry
in a
sporty coupe, albeit
in a much heavier and more powerful package.
The Regal Sportback provides a
sporty,
coupe - like design; the spirited performance of a premium sports sedan combines with unexpected versatility
in one sophisticated package for a perfect balance of form and function.
In a
sporty coupe I'm always going to want a manual for a more involving experience.