It is the final name for Alpine A110. As a result of all good issues come to an finish, the Renault-owned sports activities automobile model will discontinue its mid-engine coupe in 2026. The clock is ticking because the order books will shut in 12 months. The lineup receives a remaining replace earlier than France’s Cayman rival goes away. A brand new R 70 particular version marks the model’s 70^th anniversary and the final hurrah for the hardcore R model.

The A110 R 70 sits on 18-inch carbon fiber wheels and eschews the rear window. Alpine additionally makes use of carbon for the rear spoiler, hood, and roof. Behind the seats is the standard turbocharged 1.8-liter gasoline engine the Renault Megane RS additionally had earlier than the recent hatch was retired in 2023 after the Ultime particular version. Within the newest taste of the light-weight two-seater, it produces 300 hp and 250 lb-ft (340 Nm) of torque.

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Solely 560 vehicles will probably be supplied, and you will have a alternative of 10 physique colours and 7 shades for the Brembo brake calipers. All vehicles function an Akrapovic exhaust system and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires as customary tools. Alpine additionally has a further French Tricolor sequence with 210 models. The extra unique model is available in Bleu Caddy, Blanc Glacier, or Rouge Sismique, with every paint restricted to 70 examples. Whatever the one you go for, an enormous Alpine brand in uncovered carbon fiber adorns the roof. All Tricolor fashions obtain Sabelt upholstery color-coordinated with the boxy.

Elsewhere, there’s an A110 GTS to switch the GT and S variations. It has the identical energy because the R and could be had with an optionally available GTS aero package for a extra aggressive look impressed by the warmer R mannequin. Patrons may also spend additional on 18-inch GT wheels wrapped in Cup 2 rubber. Rounding off the tweaks are 5 new colours, together with three matte finishes.

Alpine is already accepting orders in France, the place the usual A110 begins at €65,000 ($68,200). Subsequent is the GTS at €79,500 ($83,400), adopted by the R 70 at €122,500 ($128,600). They don’t seem to be low-cost, however we should remind you that the A110 R Ultime was supplied for an eye-watering €330,000 ($346,300).

It is value noting that the A110 would not have to fret concerning the Cayman in Europe. Final yr, Porsche axed the coupe as a result of it failed to satisfy new cybersecurity laws. Nevertheless, the GT4 RS is exempt from the rule due to its restricted manufacturing. In France, Porsche is charging €162,500 ($170,600), whereas Lotus desires €96,815 ($101,600) for an Emira First Version.

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What’s subsequent? Alpine is engaged on an electrical alternative for the A110. Per an announcement made in January 2021, it was presupposed to be co-developed by Lotus, however the two firms parted methods in Might 2023. Consequently, Alpine is using solo by growing its personal electrical sports activities automobile platform. We have already seen an electrical A110 because the E-Ternity prototype, however it was based mostly on the present fuel automobile. The upcoming efficiency EV will probably be engineered with a purely electrical drivetrain from the get-go.

Alpine has already hopped on the EV bandwagon with the A290, a scorching hatch model of the reborn Renault 5 supermini. The just lately unveiled A390_β idea paves the way in which for a swoopy electrical SUV, with 5 further EVs coming by 2030. Amongst them will probably be an A310, a four-seat model of the forthcoming electrical A110.