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Alpine A290 Beta electric hot hatch to be revealed today
Renault 5-based prototype will become the performance brand’s first electric car, aimed at a wider market
www.autocar.co.uk
Renault 5-based prototype will become the performance brand’s first electric car, aimed at a wider market
Alpine A290 Beta electric hot hatch to be revealed today | Autocar
Renault 5-based prototype will become the performance brand’s first electric car, aimed at a wider market
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Alpine A290 on sale in 2024 as feisty electric hot hatch
Renault 5-based model kickstarts the performance division's push into the mainstream
Alpine is set to begin its push into the mainstream market next year with an electric hot hatch based on the Renault 5.
Previewed here in ‘Beta’ concept form, it promises to be a more usable accompaniment to the widely-acclaimed – but highly impractical – A110, without compromising its sporting character.
Although the A290 Beta features an FIA-approved racing chassis and two motors mounted on the front axle, the production car will share the 5’s CMF-BEV platform. Renault has already touted the dynamic potential of the architecture, which mounts the battery pack under the car to lower its centre of mass and improve handling. It also features Independent multi-link suspension features at the rear.
Alpine has further fettled the platform to ensure it’s playful at low speeds and becomes more stable with acceleration. “The main thing is agility,” said design director Antony Villain. “And we know when we switched to EV, we have heavy batteries, but we want to find exactly the same driving philosophy: agility and pure pleasure.”
www.autocar.co.uk
Renault 5-based model kickstarts the performance division's push into the mainstream
Alpine is set to begin its push into the mainstream market next year with an electric hot hatch based on the Renault 5.
Previewed here in ‘Beta’ concept form, it promises to be a more usable accompaniment to the widely-acclaimed – but highly impractical – A110, without compromising its sporting character.
Although the A290 Beta features an FIA-approved racing chassis and two motors mounted on the front axle, the production car will share the 5’s CMF-BEV platform. Renault has already touted the dynamic potential of the architecture, which mounts the battery pack under the car to lower its centre of mass and improve handling. It also features Independent multi-link suspension features at the rear.
Alpine has further fettled the platform to ensure it’s playful at low speeds and becomes more stable with acceleration. “The main thing is agility,” said design director Antony Villain. “And we know when we switched to EV, we have heavy batteries, but we want to find exactly the same driving philosophy: agility and pure pleasure.”
Alpine A290 on sale in 2024 as feisty electric hot hatch | Autocar
Renault 5-based model kickstarts the performance division's push into the mainstream
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This is the Alpine 290_β, and it wants to reboot the hot hatch for the electric era
Alpine calls it a concept, but most of this will appear as an e-hatch coming your way. Good
Concept cars usually go one of two ways. They’re either pie-in-the-sky flights of fancy into a fantasy world that’ll never happen. Or they’re a bona fide preview of a future design direction reverse-engineered into something that’s almost entirely feasible. With a few little caveats.
The Alpine 290_β falls firmly into the latter category. This is a relief because it has a big job on its hands. Alpine, of course, is Renault’s performance arm, maker of the exemplary A110, not to mention a pretty effective Formula One team. But if you’ve been wondering what’s next on the road car front, here’s the answer. And here’s the mission statement: the 290_β trails the car that will reboot the hot hatch for the electric era.
Chief Designer Raphael Linari smiles the smile of someone who knows that something truly tasty sits before us, then says that 85 per cent of the exterior design is identical to the real thing. Good news, because this is one of the most instantly appealing show cars TopGear.com has seen in years.
Then he says something we didn’t expect to hear. "Alpine’s test driver Laurent Hurgon has spent the past few weeks setting this car up. We knew from the beginning that we wanted a running prototype, a car we could drive before an F1 race perhaps. That’s why it has a roll cage and look at that handbrake… I promise you, it all works!"
www.topgear.com
Alpine calls it a concept, but most of this will appear as an e-hatch coming your way. Good
Concept cars usually go one of two ways. They’re either pie-in-the-sky flights of fancy into a fantasy world that’ll never happen. Or they’re a bona fide preview of a future design direction reverse-engineered into something that’s almost entirely feasible. With a few little caveats.
The Alpine 290_β falls firmly into the latter category. This is a relief because it has a big job on its hands. Alpine, of course, is Renault’s performance arm, maker of the exemplary A110, not to mention a pretty effective Formula One team. But if you’ve been wondering what’s next on the road car front, here’s the answer. And here’s the mission statement: the 290_β trails the car that will reboot the hot hatch for the electric era.
Chief Designer Raphael Linari smiles the smile of someone who knows that something truly tasty sits before us, then says that 85 per cent of the exterior design is identical to the real thing. Good news, because this is one of the most instantly appealing show cars TopGear.com has seen in years.
Then he says something we didn’t expect to hear. "Alpine’s test driver Laurent Hurgon has spent the past few weeks setting this car up. We knew from the beginning that we wanted a running prototype, a car we could drive before an F1 race perhaps. That’s why it has a roll cage and look at that handbrake… I promise you, it all works!"
This is the Alpine 290_β, and it wants to reboot the hot hatch for the electric era
Alpine calls it a concept, but most of this will appear as an e-hatch coming your way. Good
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Electrifying first look at the Alpine 290_β
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Alpine A290 Beta Concept
The A290, the future compact B-segment electric sports car in Alpine's new era, shines through the spectacular, ultra-sporty A290_β (A290 beta) show car. The first of the three models in the future "Dream Garage" will be a new-generation, full-electric sports car designed to trigger every driver's competitive spirit and recast the notion of sports cars.
The A290_β, in other words, is opening a new chapter in Alpine's enthralling history. The brand is tapping into its motor-sports heritage and essence, and venturing into new segments starting with an urban sports car. The show car's design, materials and technology encapsulate a new angle on electric cars that are just as suited for motor-sports tracks as they are for everyday drives - and as exciting for the driver as they are for passengers. And, as low-carbon mobility is becoming a sine qua non in the automotive sector, the Alpine A290_β is more than a show car: it embodies the brand's strong stand and unwavering commitment to sustainable motor sports.
The A290, the future compact B-segment electric sports car in Alpine's new era, shines through the spectacular, ultra-sporty A290_β (A290 beta) show car. The first of the three models in the future "Dream Garage" will be a new-generation, full-electric sports car designed to trigger every driver's competitive spirit and recast the notion of sports cars.
The A290_β, in other words, is opening a new chapter in Alpine's enthralling history. The brand is tapping into its motor-sports heritage and essence, and venturing into new segments starting with an urban sports car. The show car's design, materials and technology encapsulate a new angle on electric cars that are just as suited for motor-sports tracks as they are for everyday drives - and as exciting for the driver as they are for passengers. And, as low-carbon mobility is becoming a sine qua non in the automotive sector, the Alpine A290_β is more than a show car: it embodies the brand's strong stand and unwavering commitment to sustainable motor sports.
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Alpine unveils A290 Beta - sports hatchback based on the new Renault 5
Alpine unveiled its latest creation together with its ambitious goals - to become a mainstream automaker. The Alpine A290 Beta is just the first of three concept vehicles that the company wants to unveil in the not-so-distant future that will be part of Alpine’s Dream Garage.
Alpine is embracing the EV era with style and the new A290 Beta is a perfect sign of things to come, even better than the A110 E-ternite that the company unveiled last year. First of all - it is based on the all-new Renault 5 and some of the Alpine’s components will find their way into the Renault 5 Turbo. Then there’s the fact that A290 Beta will go on sale next year - you read that right, 2024 will see this hot electric hatch on the road.
Well, not exactly this one but one looking just like it. While the exterior will make it to production, the interior with a central driver’s seat has no chance. Alpine already confirmed this has been done only for show, the car we see here is built on an FIA-approved chassis while the production car will be based on the road-going Renault 5 and its CMF-BEV platform.
www.arenaev.com
Alpine unveiled its latest creation together with its ambitious goals - to become a mainstream automaker. The Alpine A290 Beta is just the first of three concept vehicles that the company wants to unveil in the not-so-distant future that will be part of Alpine’s Dream Garage.
Alpine is embracing the EV era with style and the new A290 Beta is a perfect sign of things to come, even better than the A110 E-ternite that the company unveiled last year. First of all - it is based on the all-new Renault 5 and some of the Alpine’s components will find their way into the Renault 5 Turbo. Then there’s the fact that A290 Beta will go on sale next year - you read that right, 2024 will see this hot electric hatch on the road.
Well, not exactly this one but one looking just like it. While the exterior will make it to production, the interior with a central driver’s seat has no chance. Alpine already confirmed this has been done only for show, the car we see here is built on an FIA-approved chassis while the production car will be based on the road-going Renault 5 and its CMF-BEV platform.
Alpine unveils A290 Beta - sports hatchback based on the new Renault 5
Alpine introduced the first of the trio of upcoming sports cars that are meant to redesign the company into a mainstream automaker starting with the Renault 5-based racing hatchback.
www.arenaev.com
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Alpine and Lotus won’t work on an electric sports car after all
Bad news folks, the heavyweights of lightweight car building are parting ways
Alpine and Lotus have agreed to disagree over the electric sports car they agreed to co-develop two years ago, which is a long-winded way of saying… it ain’t happening.
In January 2021 the two companies signed a memorandum of understanding to explore how feasible it would be to work together on a fully electric sports car, slated to launch some time in 2025.
The end product would’ve replaced the Alpine A110, while Lotus’s version - thought to be called the Type 135, for the time being anyway - has already been teased.
Alas, the two cars will no longer share any DNA. In a joint statement, the companies said: “Lotus and Alpine have been collaborating on a future EV sports car vision for more than two years, during which time a strong relationship between the two companies has developed.
www.topgear.com
Bad news folks, the heavyweights of lightweight car building are parting ways
Alpine and Lotus have agreed to disagree over the electric sports car they agreed to co-develop two years ago, which is a long-winded way of saying… it ain’t happening.
In January 2021 the two companies signed a memorandum of understanding to explore how feasible it would be to work together on a fully electric sports car, slated to launch some time in 2025.
The end product would’ve replaced the Alpine A110, while Lotus’s version - thought to be called the Type 135, for the time being anyway - has already been teased.
Alas, the two cars will no longer share any DNA. In a joint statement, the companies said: “Lotus and Alpine have been collaborating on a future EV sports car vision for more than two years, during which time a strong relationship between the two companies has developed.
Alpine and Lotus won’t work on an electric sports car after all
Bad news folks, the heavyweights of lightweight car building are parting ways
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Lotus and Alpine call time on electric sports car partnership
Well, that didn’t last long, did it? Alpine and Lotus announced their partnership back in 2021 to develop an electric replacement for the Alpine A110. The idea was to come up with a new platform that could have supported several electric sports cars, with the first model to make a public appearance in 2027. That dream is over now.
Automotive News reported it has received an official email from Lotus stating that the two companies decided amicably “not to progress with the joint development of a sports car for Alpine.” This comes hot on the heels of Bloomberg's report that Renault and Alpine were considering using their own EV platform for future sports cars rather than one from Lotus.
Alpine confirmed the news in their own statement, saying that over the last two years, the two companies “developed a strong relationship” but in the end, the outcome of the project was never guaranteed. The next generation Alpine A110 was meant to share the underpinnings with the Lotus Type 135, a spiritual successor to the Lotus Elise.
It seems Alpine, and Renault at that, are realizing that their own EV platform may be a good enough solution without having a third party involved. The Renault 5-based A290 Beta has been just unveiled to an overwhelming response from the motorsport and automotive fans of the brand. The GT X-Over crossover is proving popular, and on the face of things, the future looks good for Alpine.
www.arenaev.com
Well, that didn’t last long, did it? Alpine and Lotus announced their partnership back in 2021 to develop an electric replacement for the Alpine A110. The idea was to come up with a new platform that could have supported several electric sports cars, with the first model to make a public appearance in 2027. That dream is over now.
Automotive News reported it has received an official email from Lotus stating that the two companies decided amicably “not to progress with the joint development of a sports car for Alpine.” This comes hot on the heels of Bloomberg's report that Renault and Alpine were considering using their own EV platform for future sports cars rather than one from Lotus.
Alpine confirmed the news in their own statement, saying that over the last two years, the two companies “developed a strong relationship” but in the end, the outcome of the project was never guaranteed. The next generation Alpine A110 was meant to share the underpinnings with the Lotus Type 135, a spiritual successor to the Lotus Elise.
It seems Alpine, and Renault at that, are realizing that their own EV platform may be a good enough solution without having a third party involved. The Renault 5-based A290 Beta has been just unveiled to an overwhelming response from the motorsport and automotive fans of the brand. The GT X-Over crossover is proving popular, and on the face of things, the future looks good for Alpine.
Lotus and Alpine call time on electric sports car partnership
The two companies are moving away from the joint development of an electric replacement for the Alpine A110.
www.arenaev.com
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Auto Social UK review of the 2023 A110
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Alpine A110 R Le Mans Limited Edition
With the A110 R Le Mans limited series, Alpine pays tribute to the world's most prestigious endurance race to mark its centenary. The brand has been involved in endurance racing since the 1960s, thanks to its founder Jean Rédélé, right up to the famous victory of the A442 in 1978. Alpine stepped up its endurance racing with Signatech in LMP2 and then LMP1 and is now looking to the future by taking on the new LMDh Hypercar category from 2024.
"Alpine will unveil the A110 R Le Mans in action on the 24 Hours of Le Mans track the day before the centenary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans®, joined by 100 Alpine owners. Limited to 100 units, this iconic limited series follows in the legendary footsteps of the GTA Le Mans, combining sophisticated aerodynamics with an incredible power-to-weight ratio, as did the Alpine M63, the first Alpine to compete at Le Mans in 1963. The A110 R Le Mans is the most radical A110 celebrating the most radical competition," explains Emmanuel Al Nawakil, VP, Alpine Sales, Network and Launching.
Performance: a radical vision of racing born from competition
Based on the A110 R, it features all the carbon components on the roof, wheels and interior with monocoque Sabelt® Track bucket seats. It also incorporates a carbon wing evoking the endurance racing cars style and Alpine Elf Endurance Team's A480 design. Lightweight components, already used on the A110 R, contribute to its high level of performance with an acceleration time from 0 to 100kph of 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 285 kph on track.
With the A110 R Le Mans limited series, Alpine pays tribute to the world's most prestigious endurance race to mark its centenary. The brand has been involved in endurance racing since the 1960s, thanks to its founder Jean Rédélé, right up to the famous victory of the A442 in 1978. Alpine stepped up its endurance racing with Signatech in LMP2 and then LMP1 and is now looking to the future by taking on the new LMDh Hypercar category from 2024.
"Alpine will unveil the A110 R Le Mans in action on the 24 Hours of Le Mans track the day before the centenary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans®, joined by 100 Alpine owners. Limited to 100 units, this iconic limited series follows in the legendary footsteps of the GTA Le Mans, combining sophisticated aerodynamics with an incredible power-to-weight ratio, as did the Alpine M63, the first Alpine to compete at Le Mans in 1963. The A110 R Le Mans is the most radical A110 celebrating the most radical competition," explains Emmanuel Al Nawakil, VP, Alpine Sales, Network and Launching.
Performance: a radical vision of racing born from competition
Based on the A110 R, it features all the carbon components on the roof, wheels and interior with monocoque Sabelt® Track bucket seats. It also incorporates a carbon wing evoking the endurance racing cars style and Alpine Elf Endurance Team's A480 design. Lightweight components, already used on the A110 R, contribute to its high level of performance with an acceleration time from 0 to 100kph of 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 285 kph on track.
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Alpine’s most hardcore model to date dubbed the A110 R Le Mans
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Alpine's most hardcore model to date dubbed the A110 R Le Mans
Alpine has unveiled a limited-edition version of its A110 R Le Mans to commemorate the centenary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
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More moronically ugly wheels. I hate electrical cars.
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Now it really looks like a gayman fighter. Not like the silly one that the OP called a gayman fighter.
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All-electric Alpine A110 will use dedicated EV platform
We reported by the end of May that Alpine and Lotus were calling quits on their cooperation in developing the next electric sports car. Both Lotus Type 135 and the new all-electric Alpine A110 were supposed to share the platform with the battery cells stacked vertically behind the seats, like in the prototype Alpine A110 E-ternite.
While both companies may be walking away from that project, it doesn't mean the end of the first electric sports car from Alpine. On the contrary, Alpine seems to be very confident in the technology supplied by Renault and buoyed by the warm reception, and apparently impressive performance figures from the Renault 5-based Alpine A290 Beta. The company decided to develop its own EV platform that will be able to support more than just one sports car.
According to Luca De Meo, CEO of Renault Group, Alpine will have 5 electric vehicles on sale within the next 5 years. Alpine A290 Beta is the first out the door, it will be followed by Alpine's first crossover GT X-Over in 2025. The sports car that Alpine was developing with Lotus, was scheduled for a debut in 2026, and it was meant to be followed by two large SUVs destined for the US market.
www.arenaev.com
We reported by the end of May that Alpine and Lotus were calling quits on their cooperation in developing the next electric sports car. Both Lotus Type 135 and the new all-electric Alpine A110 were supposed to share the platform with the battery cells stacked vertically behind the seats, like in the prototype Alpine A110 E-ternite.
While both companies may be walking away from that project, it doesn't mean the end of the first electric sports car from Alpine. On the contrary, Alpine seems to be very confident in the technology supplied by Renault and buoyed by the warm reception, and apparently impressive performance figures from the Renault 5-based Alpine A290 Beta. The company decided to develop its own EV platform that will be able to support more than just one sports car.
According to Luca De Meo, CEO of Renault Group, Alpine will have 5 electric vehicles on sale within the next 5 years. Alpine A290 Beta is the first out the door, it will be followed by Alpine's first crossover GT X-Over in 2025. The sports car that Alpine was developing with Lotus, was scheduled for a debut in 2026, and it was meant to be followed by two large SUVs destined for the US market.
All-electric Alpine A110 will use dedicated EV platform
After Alpine and Lotus terminated their cooperation on EV platform development, Alpine decided to use its own bespoke architecture based on technology from Renault.
www.arenaev.com
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