coupé

CIDE DICTIONARY

coupé, n. [F., fr. coupé, p. p. of couper to cut. See Coppice.].

•  The front compartment of a French diligence; also, the front compartment (usually for three persons) of a car or carriage on British railways.  [1913 Webster]
•  A four-wheeled enclosed carriage for two persons inside, with an outside seat for the driver; -- so called because giving the appearance of a larger carriage cut off.  [1913 Webster]
•  a two-door automobile with front seats and a luggage compartment.  [WordNet 1.5]