bzcat Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Eh, that's a stretch to me. The GLE and GLC coupes at least share everything except the rear roof sections/rear ends. The CLS doesn't share anything aside from a platform. Actually GLE and GLE coupe shares NOTHING. GLE coupe is on the new generation platform while GLE is still on the previous gen. Same thing with E-class and GLS which is currently on different platforms. Huh? CLS is a 4 door. E-Class has its own coupe. Number of doors doesn't determine whether something is a coupe or sedan. You can have 2 door sedans and 4 door coupes. But I'm sure you knew that already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullynd Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 (edited) Number of doors doesn't determine whether something is a coupe or sedan. You can have 2 door sedans and 4 door coupes. But I'm sure you knew that already Ford Country "Sedan". Edited August 10, 2017 by sullynd 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Number of doors doesn't determine whether something is a coupe or sedan. You can have 2 door sedans and 4 door coupes. But I'm sure you knew that already Of course it does. Just because somebody decided one day to call a 4 door a coupe doesn't mean it's accurate. Sedans have 4 doors. Coupes have 2. Period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grbeck Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 (edited) Mercedes calls these cars "four-door coupes." VW does the same thing with the CC. Plymouth offered the "Gran Coupe" package on the 1971 Fury, and it was available on the hardtop sedans. At this year's Chryslers at Carlisle event there was a 1971 Fury Gran Coupe hardtop sedan on the show field. Edited August 10, 2017 by grbeck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Mercedes calls these cars "four-door coupes." VW does the same thing with the CC. And once again, they're wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92merc Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 As Jeremy Clarkson would say. "It's a 'Coo - Pay'". Brits and their funny language. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKX1960 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Mercedes calls these cars "four-door coupes." VW does the same thing with the CC. Plymouth offered the "Gran Coupe" package on the 1971 Fury, and it was available on the hardtop sedans. At this year's Chryslers at Carlisle event there was a 1971 Fury Gran Coupe hardtop sedan on the show field. They did come in both 2 and 4 door configurations. http://www.fuselage.de/ply71/grancoupe.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKX1960 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 (edited) Ford Country "Sedan". Ford Country "Sedan". https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/12/a3/4a/12a34a2aee06d660dff9235f7aaa79a0--wagon-wheels-stationwagon.jpg This was a 4 door hardtop. I had one of these. Edited August 10, 2017 by MKX1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 As Jeremy Clarkson would say. "It's a 'Coo - Pay'". Brits and their funny language. Versus a saloon or an estate...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Standard name for the trunkback Mustang in the 80s was the Mustang sedan. Mercedes nomenclature had that brief 10-15 year run where it made sense, and now it doesn't anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullynd Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 This was a 4 door hardtop. I had one of these. A guy in my neighborhood has at least two (outside), but I think four (two in garage) Ford Parklanes. If he ever puts one up for sale I could be tempted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 (edited) As Jeremy Clarkson would say. "It's a 'Coo - Pay'". Brits and their funny language. Coupé is actually pronounced with a french e, as in coup-ay Edited August 11, 2017 by jpd80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92merc Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Coupé is actually pronounced with a french e, as in coup-ay Ok, I should have put the dash one space over. "Coop-Eh"? That would be the Canadian version. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 (edited) Of course it does. Just because somebody decided one day to call a 4 door a coupe doesn't mean it's accurate. Sedans have 4 doors. Coupes have 2. Period. 4 door coupes are not a new concept. It has existed since the dawn of automotive age. 2 door sedans was once the most popular body style in the US. The word coupe means "chopped". As in vehicles featuring a modified (generally lower) roof line. Number of doors is incidental not the determining factor. Edited August 11, 2017 by bzcat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92merc Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coup%C3%A9 "The International Standard ISO 3833-1977 defines a coupé as having a closed body, usually with limited rear volume, a fixed roof of which a portion may be openable, at least two seats in at least one row, two side doors and possibly a rear opening, and at least two side windows.[16]" "Four-door coupé A luxury sedan with classic coupé-like proportions. The low roof design reduces back seat passenger access and headroom.[21]" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKX1960 Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 A guy in my neighborhood has at least two (outside), but I think four (two in garage) Ford Parklanes. If he ever puts one up for sale I could be tempted. I couldn't get the photo to post properly. It's a 61 Chrysler Newport 4 door hardtop wagon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 I understand it's commonplace. That doesn't make it any less stupid. It's marketing BS, nothing more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 I understand it's commonplace. That doesn't make it any less stupid. It's marketing BS, nothing more. I get it, if you have a sedan with terrible headroom, just call it a four door coupe. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 I get it, if you have a sedan with terrible headroom, just call it a four door coupe. This needs to be the *definition* of 'four door coupe' 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papilgee4evaeva Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 (edited) Standard name for the trunkback Mustang in the 80s was the Mustang sedan. Mercedes nomenclature had that brief 10-15 year run where it made sense, and now it doesn't anymore. I find their use of C, E, S, SL, and G designators pretty easy to follow. It's a departure from the original German, though. Now, the trailing numbers don't make any sense whatsoever, but I've become desensitized to that. Edited August 15, 2017 by papilgee4evaeva Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 This needs to be the *definition* of 'four door coupe' From what I read the departed Chrysler 200 had terrible headroom or something with the door openings....so.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 (edited) From what I read the departed Chrysler 200 had terrible headroom or something with the door openings....so.... Yes.the shape of the rear door openings was a huge error - looks great but terrible for rear passengers. Edited August 15, 2017 by jpd80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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