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Alpine A110 S 2019 review
Should I buy one?
Were I a track regular who cares as much about how fast I go as how I go fast, this is probably the A110 I’d have – although I’m not sure I’d be an Alpine customer in the first place in that case.
For predominantly road use and the occasional circuit foray, however, I’d stick with an A110 Pure on 17in wheels, with one or two carefully chosen options. Getting serious is thoroughly overrated anyway. Fun is much more, well, fun - isn't it?
Alpine A110 S specification
Where Lisbon, Portugal Price £56,810 On sale Now Engine 4 cyls, 1798cc, turbocharged, petrol Power 288bhp at 6400rpm Torque 236lb ft at 2000-6400rpm Gearbox 7-spd dual-clutch automatic Kerb weight 1107kg (with lightweight options) Top speed 161mph 0-62mph 4.4sec Fuel economy WLTP figures unavailable CO2 164g/km (WLTP combined) Rivals Lotus Elise Cup 250, Porsche 718 Cayman S
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Should I buy one?
Were I a track regular who cares as much about how fast I go as how I go fast, this is probably the A110 I’d have – although I’m not sure I’d be an Alpine customer in the first place in that case.
For predominantly road use and the occasional circuit foray, however, I’d stick with an A110 Pure on 17in wheels, with one or two carefully chosen options. Getting serious is thoroughly overrated anyway. Fun is much more, well, fun - isn't it?
Alpine A110 S specification
Where Lisbon, Portugal Price £56,810 On sale Now Engine 4 cyls, 1798cc, turbocharged, petrol Power 288bhp at 6400rpm Torque 236lb ft at 2000-6400rpm Gearbox 7-spd dual-clutch automatic Kerb weight 1107kg (with lightweight options) Top speed 161mph 0-62mph 4.4sec Fuel economy WLTP figures unavailable CO2 164g/km (WLTP combined) Rivals Lotus Elise Cup 250, Porsche 718 Cayman S
Alpine A110 S 2019 first drive | Autocar
Range-topping A110 S’s extra grunt and tactile feel are welcome, but the new-found grip and body control of its chassis aren't always. Fast – yet perhaps not as much fun as a regular A110
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Carfection review of the Alpine A110S
This is so nice, why can't the French and the Italian work together, give me the 4C exterior and this Alpine interior.
great idea in theory, but that car I will not want to own hahahaaaa
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Okay, throw in the German electronics then
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Andrew Frankel's car of the decade: Alpine A110
We asked leading Autocar writers to pick a favourite car of the last 10 years. Frankel went for the acclaimed Porsche-rivalling A110
Just occasionally a car will come along that will change the game completely, by providing a level of performance unimagined until that very moment. The McLaren F1 did it in 1994, and I very much suspect the Aston Martin Valkyrie will do it all over again in 2020.
But there’s also the opposite kind of game changer, and, because our interest in them need no longer be merely academic but actually born out of experience, these are even more special. These cars are so rare that, in the 31 years I’ve been doing this job, I’ve seen just two. The first came three decades ago and was called the Mazda MX-5. The Alpine A110 is the second.
The Alpine has an importance that stretches far beyond those svelte lines. Like the little Mazda, the Alpine is a car to make us stop dead in our tracks and question everything we have come to believe about how to make sporting cars. It took the existing narrative that said faster was funnier, grip was good and that size really mattered, and shredded it.
My admiration for the board who were presented with A110 is boundless. The pitch would have gone something like this: ‘we want to make a two seat sports car that’s not very fast either in a straight line or around a corner, it’s going to cost a fortune to develop because it needs a brand new, bespoke platform and, because it only has a four cylinder engine and a brand without much recognition, we can’t even charge that much for it.’ And the suits sitting around the table would have to have gone: ‘yup, sounds good to us.’ You just don’t expect that kind of thing these days.
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We asked leading Autocar writers to pick a favourite car of the last 10 years. Frankel went for the acclaimed Porsche-rivalling A110
Just occasionally a car will come along that will change the game completely, by providing a level of performance unimagined until that very moment. The McLaren F1 did it in 1994, and I very much suspect the Aston Martin Valkyrie will do it all over again in 2020.
But there’s also the opposite kind of game changer, and, because our interest in them need no longer be merely academic but actually born out of experience, these are even more special. These cars are so rare that, in the 31 years I’ve been doing this job, I’ve seen just two. The first came three decades ago and was called the Mazda MX-5. The Alpine A110 is the second.
The Alpine has an importance that stretches far beyond those svelte lines. Like the little Mazda, the Alpine is a car to make us stop dead in our tracks and question everything we have come to believe about how to make sporting cars. It took the existing narrative that said faster was funnier, grip was good and that size really mattered, and shredded it.
My admiration for the board who were presented with A110 is boundless. The pitch would have gone something like this: ‘we want to make a two seat sports car that’s not very fast either in a straight line or around a corner, it’s going to cost a fortune to develop because it needs a brand new, bespoke platform and, because it only has a four cylinder engine and a brand without much recognition, we can’t even charge that much for it.’ And the suits sitting around the table would have to have gone: ‘yup, sounds good to us.’ You just don’t expect that kind of thing these days.
Andrew Frankel's car of the decade: Alpine A110 | Autocar
We asked leading Autocar writers to pick a favourite car of the last 10 years. Frankel went for the acclaimed Porsche-rivalling A110
www.autocar.co.uk
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Alpine A110 S 2020 UK review
Should I buy one?
If you're likely to do trackdays then consider it. If not, you'll find the A110 S less tolerant of half-measures when you’re out on the road simply to have fun. Its long-range road manners are also considerably inferior to that of its ‘lesser’ sibling, making it less usable day-to-day.
The original A110 has an uncanny ability to double-up as a GT car because it's so supple as well as being decently spacious inside and capable of almost 45mpg on the motorway. With the S, you're only getting two of those attributes.
This is still a brilliant sports car, just one clearly intended more for track work than road pleasure, which is, in fairness, exactly how it's being sold.
Alpine A110 S specification
Where Brecon, Wales Price £56,810 On sale Now Engine 4 cyls in-line, 1978cc, turbocharged petrol Power 288bhp at 6400rpm Torque 236lb ft at 2000-6400rpm Gearbox 7-spd dual-clutch auto Kerb weight 1114kg (min) Top speed 161mph 0-62mph 4.4sec Fuel economy 43.0mpg CO2 146g/km Rivals Porsche Cayman GTS, Lotus Elise Cup 250
www.autocar.co.uk
Should I buy one?
If you're likely to do trackdays then consider it. If not, you'll find the A110 S less tolerant of half-measures when you’re out on the road simply to have fun. Its long-range road manners are also considerably inferior to that of its ‘lesser’ sibling, making it less usable day-to-day.
The original A110 has an uncanny ability to double-up as a GT car because it's so supple as well as being decently spacious inside and capable of almost 45mpg on the motorway. With the S, you're only getting two of those attributes.
This is still a brilliant sports car, just one clearly intended more for track work than road pleasure, which is, in fairness, exactly how it's being sold.
Alpine A110 S specification
Where Brecon, Wales Price £56,810 On sale Now Engine 4 cyls in-line, 1978cc, turbocharged petrol Power 288bhp at 6400rpm Torque 236lb ft at 2000-6400rpm Gearbox 7-spd dual-clutch auto Kerb weight 1114kg (min) Top speed 161mph 0-62mph 4.4sec Fuel economy 43.0mpg CO2 146g/km Rivals Porsche Cayman GTS, Lotus Elise Cup 250
Alpine car reviews | Autocar
All on-sale Alpine cars reviewed by the Autocar road test team, providing the most detailed car reviews in the world since 1895
www.autocar.co.uk
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Alpine A110 vs Alpine A110S: which one's better?
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Alpine A110 vs Alpine A110S: which one's better?
Alpine sharpens up the supernaturally good A110, but is the S the one to buy?
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Alpine unveils rally-inspired A110 SportsX concept
One-off reworking features raised suspension, a widened track and styling that pays homage to original A110 racer
Alpine has unveiled the new SportsX concept as an off-road-oriented reworking of its A110 sports coupé.
Unveiled at the International Automobile Festival in Paris, the SportsX concept has been jointly developed by Alpine’s design and engineering teams, and is said to take inspiration from the original A110’s rallying success in the 1970s.
The concept is based on the entry-level A110 Pure, albeit raised by 60mm for enhanced ground clearance, and widened by 80mm. It is powered by the same 1.8-litre turbocharged four-cylinder as the production model, producing 249bhp and 239lb ft.
www.autocar.co.uk
One-off reworking features raised suspension, a widened track and styling that pays homage to original A110 racer
Alpine has unveiled the new SportsX concept as an off-road-oriented reworking of its A110 sports coupé.
Unveiled at the International Automobile Festival in Paris, the SportsX concept has been jointly developed by Alpine’s design and engineering teams, and is said to take inspiration from the original A110’s rallying success in the 1970s.
The concept is based on the entry-level A110 Pure, albeit raised by 60mm for enhanced ground clearance, and widened by 80mm. It is powered by the same 1.8-litre turbocharged four-cylinder as the production model, producing 249bhp and 239lb ft.
Alpine unveils rally-inspired A110 SportsX concept | Autocar
One-off reworking features raised suspension, a widened track and styling that pays homage to original A110 racer
www.autocar.co.uk
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Alpine A110 SportsX Concept
The A110 is an inexhaustible source of inspiration for Alpine's development teams. It proves this once again with the Alpine A110 SportsX. The Alpine A110 SportsX is the result of a joint effort by Alpine's design and engineering teams. This styling exercise is inspired by the rally versions of the A110 - enlarged and raised - and more specifically from the winning A110 of the 1973 Monte Carlo Rally. With its 80mm wider body and its ground clearance heightened by 60mm, the A110 SportsX explores a new facet of sportiness. Based on the technical characteristics of an A110 Pure, the A110 SportsX remains faithful to Alpine's DNA: lightness and agility for driving pleasure.
The A110 is an inexhaustible source of inspiration for Alpine's development teams. It proves this once again with the Alpine A110 SportsX. The Alpine A110 SportsX is the result of a joint effort by Alpine's design and engineering teams. This styling exercise is inspired by the rally versions of the A110 - enlarged and raised - and more specifically from the winning A110 of the 1973 Monte Carlo Rally. With its 80mm wider body and its ground clearance heightened by 60mm, the A110 SportsX explores a new facet of sportiness. Based on the technical characteristics of an A110 Pure, the A110 SportsX remains faithful to Alpine's DNA: lightness and agility for driving pleasure.
Alpine A110 SportsX Concept (2020)
Alpine A110 SportsX is the result of a joint effort by Alpine's design and engineering teams This styling exercise is inspired by the rally versions of the A110...
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A110 SportsX concept: Alpine's 'Cayman crossover'
Think of it as a French safari-spec (Porsche) Cayman. For its A110 SportsX crossover concept, Renault's sportscar subsidiary Alpine drew inspiration from its competition-car history.
It might appear the antithesis of everything that Renault’s revival of the Alpine brand is supposed to represent, but the SportsX is purported to be a modern reinterpretation of the original A110 rally car.
Although the Alpine A110 is classed as one of the purest sportscars in the market, with a mid-engined configuration and low kerb weight, even Renault’s performance vehicle engineers realise that crossovers are the hottest ticket in town.
To appease the surging trend for vehicles that offer additional ground clearance, for no particular (or apparent) reason, the A110 SportsX concept features a host of modifications.
Its stance is the most obvious change, with a suspension upgrade raising the A110 platform by 60 mm. That means this Alpine will ride much more comfortably when traversing gravel roads and rolling over speedbumps, than a standard A110, but there is, of course, also the dynamic penalty of a much higher centre of gravity.
www.cars.co.za
Think of it as a French safari-spec (Porsche) Cayman. For its A110 SportsX crossover concept, Renault's sportscar subsidiary Alpine drew inspiration from its competition-car history.
It might appear the antithesis of everything that Renault’s revival of the Alpine brand is supposed to represent, but the SportsX is purported to be a modern reinterpretation of the original A110 rally car.
Although the Alpine A110 is classed as one of the purest sportscars in the market, with a mid-engined configuration and low kerb weight, even Renault’s performance vehicle engineers realise that crossovers are the hottest ticket in town.
To appease the surging trend for vehicles that offer additional ground clearance, for no particular (or apparent) reason, the A110 SportsX concept features a host of modifications.
Its stance is the most obvious change, with a suspension upgrade raising the A110 platform by 60 mm. That means this Alpine will ride much more comfortably when traversing gravel roads and rolling over speedbumps, than a standard A110, but there is, of course, also the dynamic penalty of a much higher centre of gravity.
A110 SportsX concept: Alpine's 'Cayman crossover'
Think of it as a French safari-spec (Porsche) Cayman. For its A110 SportsX crossover concept, Renault's sportscar subsidiary Alpine drew inspiration from its competition-car history. It might appear the antithesis of everything that Renault’s revival of the Alpine brand is supposed to represent...
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Alpine A110 SportsX revealed as off-roading sportscar
One place you don’t expect to see a mid-engined sportscar is off-road, but a few decades ago Alpine was actually an expert at doing so with the rear-engined A110 which conquered the 1973 Monte Carlo Rally.
Paying homage to this feat, Alpine has taken its new A110 and turned it into a dune-bashing performance car. The SportsX concept takes the standard car adds some pumped-up body panels and increases the ride height. These changes make the SportsX 80 mm wider and 60 mm higher than the standard A110. For good measure, a pair of snowboards has been attached to the rear hatch in order to accentuate this concept’s sense of adventure.
www.carmag.co.za
One place you don’t expect to see a mid-engined sportscar is off-road, but a few decades ago Alpine was actually an expert at doing so with the rear-engined A110 which conquered the 1973 Monte Carlo Rally.
Paying homage to this feat, Alpine has taken its new A110 and turned it into a dune-bashing performance car. The SportsX concept takes the standard car adds some pumped-up body panels and increases the ride height. These changes make the SportsX 80 mm wider and 60 mm higher than the standard A110. For good measure, a pair of snowboards has been attached to the rear hatch in order to accentuate this concept’s sense of adventure.
Alpine A110 SportsX revealed as off-roading sportscar - CAR Magazine
One place you don’t expect to see a mid-engined sportscar is off-road, but a few decades ago Alpine was actually an expert at doing so […]
www.carmag.co.za
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James May gave me his Alpine A110 for the day - DriveTribe
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Alpine A110 receives two new special editions for 2020
French firm reveals bespoke colour options and new personalisation programme for its sports coupé
Alpine has unwrapped a pair of limited edition variants of its A110 sports car, offering bespoke design and trim options.
Taking centre stage is the new A110 Légende GT, which Alpine is calling “the most refined interpretation of the A110 to date”. Based on the current A110 Légende, it has been conceived as a more long distance-friendly version of the acclaimed sports car.
www.autocar.co.uk
French firm reveals bespoke colour options and new personalisation programme for its sports coupé
Alpine has unwrapped a pair of limited edition variants of its A110 sports car, offering bespoke design and trim options.
Taking centre stage is the new A110 Légende GT, which Alpine is calling “the most refined interpretation of the A110 to date”. Based on the current A110 Légende, it has been conceived as a more long distance-friendly version of the acclaimed sports car.
Alpine A110 Legende GT makes first UK appearance | Autocar
French sports coupé one of two limited edition models due to go on sale in 2020
www.autocar.co.uk
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Renault's Alpine brand expands reach with plusher A110 Légende GT
Renault's Alpine brand is launching a more luxurious version of its sleek A110 sports car as it looks to branch out from its core French market and consolidate a jump in sales last year, its chief executive said.
The French carmaker revived the Alpine brand and its two-seater models in 2017, with a design inspired by the 1960s and '70s models.
The A110 Légende GT is powered by a 1.8-litre turbopetrol engine that produces 186kW. According to Alpine, it accelerates from 0-100km/h in 4.5 seconds and reaches a top speed of 250km/h.
The car comes with an active sports exhaust, uprated Brembo brakes, parking sensors, a reversing camera and Focal stereo, and its combination of features is aimed at giving it exciting driving dynamics as well as effortless everyday usability.
The brand is looking to push into the likes of Germany, the United Kingdom and Switzerland and beyond France, where it made two-thirds of its sales last year.
"We intend to broaden the customer base," Marinoff said. "We will focus more on people who are looking for a certain lifestyle, for the refinement that a Grand Tourer can deliver."
www.iol.co.za
Renault's Alpine brand is launching a more luxurious version of its sleek A110 sports car as it looks to branch out from its core French market and consolidate a jump in sales last year, its chief executive said.
The French carmaker revived the Alpine brand and its two-seater models in 2017, with a design inspired by the 1960s and '70s models.
The A110 Légende GT is powered by a 1.8-litre turbopetrol engine that produces 186kW. According to Alpine, it accelerates from 0-100km/h in 4.5 seconds and reaches a top speed of 250km/h.
The car comes with an active sports exhaust, uprated Brembo brakes, parking sensors, a reversing camera and Focal stereo, and its combination of features is aimed at giving it exciting driving dynamics as well as effortless everyday usability.
The brand is looking to push into the likes of Germany, the United Kingdom and Switzerland and beyond France, where it made two-thirds of its sales last year.
"We intend to broaden the customer base," Marinoff said. "We will focus more on people who are looking for a certain lifestyle, for the refinement that a Grand Tourer can deliver."
Renault's Alpine brand expands reach with plusher A110 Légende GT
Alpine is launching a more luxurious version of its A110 as it looks to branch out from its core French market.
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Alpine A110 VS Lotus Elise - Fifth Gear Shootout | Fifth Gear
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Renault's Biggest Mistake? Is The New Alpine Already Over? (Was The A110 The Right Car?) - JayEmm on Cars
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Alpine could become electric-only performance brand
Renault Group set to review future of sports car sub-brand - and Autocar understands an EV-only switch is on the cards
Renault has to “look very, very seriously” at the future of the Alpine brand, according to the firm’s chairman – and Autocar understand that it is poised to be turned into an all-electric performance brand in the future.
The sports car marque was revived by Renault in 2017 as a new performance sub-brand with the highly rated A110. That model and its various derivatives are built in Dieppe at a dedicated plant that was formerly home to Renault Sport.
But there have been questions about Alpine’s long-term future, with several key members of the A110 development team having left and the future of the Dieppe plant called into question. As part of a major £1.7 billion cost-cutting drive by the Renault Group, it is staging an “open reflection” on the future of the Dieppe facility once production of the A110 ends.
Asked what that means for Alpine, Renault chairman Jean-Dominique Savard said: “Clearly, Alpine is a beautiful brand and we do have to look very, very seriously at the future of this brand to see how it can bring added value to the group.”
Senard said it was “quite obvious that we cannot continue as we are doing today” with the Dieppe factory. He added: “This plant does not manufacture enough vehicles for us to discuss its future serenely. We will look to continue to add value to the Dieppe plant."
www.autocar.co.uk
Renault Group set to review future of sports car sub-brand - and Autocar understands an EV-only switch is on the cards
Renault has to “look very, very seriously” at the future of the Alpine brand, according to the firm’s chairman – and Autocar understand that it is poised to be turned into an all-electric performance brand in the future.
The sports car marque was revived by Renault in 2017 as a new performance sub-brand with the highly rated A110. That model and its various derivatives are built in Dieppe at a dedicated plant that was formerly home to Renault Sport.
But there have been questions about Alpine’s long-term future, with several key members of the A110 development team having left and the future of the Dieppe plant called into question. As part of a major £1.7 billion cost-cutting drive by the Renault Group, it is staging an “open reflection” on the future of the Dieppe facility once production of the A110 ends.
Asked what that means for Alpine, Renault chairman Jean-Dominique Savard said: “Clearly, Alpine is a beautiful brand and we do have to look very, very seriously at the future of this brand to see how it can bring added value to the group.”
Senard said it was “quite obvious that we cannot continue as we are doing today” with the Dieppe factory. He added: “This plant does not manufacture enough vehicles for us to discuss its future serenely. We will look to continue to add value to the Dieppe plant."
Alpine could become electric-only performance brand | Autocar
Renault set to review future of sports car brand – and Autocar understands an EV-only switch is on the cards
www.autocar.co.uk
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Alpine A110 vs more Alpine A110s - Autocar