A coupe (usually sounds like “coop”) is a car with two doors and a sleek, sporty design. Unlike a sedan, which has four doors and more room for passengers, a coupe often trades practicality for style. The roofline slopes down toward the back, giving it a fast, aerodynamic look even when it's sitting still.

Car designers created coupes for people who care more about how a car looks and handles than how many passengers it can carry. A coupe's low, streamlined shape helps it cut through the air more efficiently, which can make it faster and more fun to drive on winding roads. The backseat in many coupes is cramped, sometimes barely useful at all, because the focus is on the driver's experience.

Classic coupes like the Ford Mustang or Chevrolet Camaro became icons of American car culture. Today, coupes range from affordable sports cars to expensive luxury vehicles. When someone drives a coupe, they're often making a statement: they value excitement and appearance over carrying a whole carpool.