During the 20th century, the term coupé was applied to various close-coupled cars (where the rear seat that is located further forward than usual and the front seat further back than usual).
Durante o século XX, o termo cupé foi aplicado a varias cabinas pechadas (o asento traseiro se atopa máis adiante do habitual e o asento dianteiro máis atrás do habitual) de automóbiles.