Alpine claims electric A110 will be lighter than ICE rivals
Groupe Renault CEO Luca de Meo says new electric Alpine 'needs to look like' A110 go through Brad Anderson 21 hours ago Alpine's first all-electric A110 weighs the same as the Porsche 718 Boxster. The basis of the 2026 A110 will be a dedicated electric sports car platform. Alpine initially developed the new sports car together with Lotus. A new Alpine A110 is under development and, unlike the outgoing model, the next generation will be sold exclusively as an electric car. While many car enthusiasts will consider this bad news, Groupe Renault CEO Luca De Meo claims it will be lighter than similar ICE sports cars. The French brand has confirmed it will develop the new A110 in mid-2023, revealing it will be available in Coupe and Roadster versions. Renault boss revealed that the new model will use a customized electric sports car platform, just like the 911. Read: Alpine confirms next-gen A110 Roadster for seven-strong 2030 electric lineup"Porsche has…
Alpine A110 R Ultime boosts power to 345 HP, price may rise
The most powerful version of the Alpine A110, offering more power and exclusivity at a premium price October 14, 2024 06:59 Alpine is ready to kick off its all-electric era, but not before it has another surprise for fans of the A110 nameplate. The A110 R Ultime is a high-performance version of the sports coupe, with a limited production of 110 units and an eye-popping price. The A110 R Ultime is the successor to the A110 R launched two years ago. The biggest upgrade is a supercharged and turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 345 hp (257 kW / 350 PS) and 420 Nm (310 lb-ft) of torque. Compared to the A110 R, this represents an increase of 48 hp (37 kW / 50 PS) and 80 Nm (59 lb-ft). More: Alpine A390_β previews 2025 electric hatchback, but it really doesn’t want to be an SUV The Ultime also features a new gearbox, improved aerodynamics and a sharper chassis setup.…