2018 Alpine A110 - New Car Review, Release Date And price
2018 Alpine A110 - New Car Review, Release Date And price
The French manufacturer Alpine was one of the most prestigious brands in the field of competition. From its beginnings in 1955, this company developed some of the most important sports cars in Europe and that stood out for its low price compared to much more exclusive manufacturers. After a few years convulsed and going through several companies, this brand has returned to Renault. Together with the French manufacturer, Alpine lived its best years, and almost half a century after its first association they return to the fray with a model as attractive as it is evocative. Recovers the name and characteristic features of its predecessor, and aims to become a new alternative within affordable sports. It is the Alpine A110, a car that retains the essence of the coupes of the 60s but is updated to stand before a market with very demanding customers.
If there is something for which the A110 stands out, it is to recover the most interesting values of the original model and subject them to an update that introduces them fully into the 21st century. This car arrives with a central engine and a light body that barely increases the total weight of the set above 1000 kilos. This lightness owes much to the use of aluminum, which at the same time provides a very interesting rigidity to the chassis. The power of this car, which reaches up to 252 horses, is due to a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine coupled with a rear-wheel drive system. The transmission has an automatic seven-speed dual-clutch system that, contrary to what could be expected, has been developed exclusively for this car. With these data its performance is not surprising: it accelerates from 0 to 100 in 3.8 seconds and counts with a self-limited maximum speed of 250 km / h.
One of the most favourable elements of this car is the ease with which its origin is recognized. The traces of its design are inspired directly by the classic models of the manufacturer, while adding more modern and archetypal elements of the elegant French design. The result is a compact, sharp and sophisticated car. It is one of the best updates that can be seen today in the market, which will undoubtedly attract the attention of the most nostalgic. The front of the A110 bets on the four independent headlights of the original model, although in this case they incorporate LED technology. The hood has some recognizable shapes in its predecessor and, although it is somewhat larger, its appearance is still that of a toy for large children. On the side there is a certain sophistication thanks to fluid lines adorned with some well-designed aerodynamic shapes and without forcing the design. Its profile is that of a two-door coupe from before, in which a simple glance was enough to recognize beauty and performance. The behind of this new Alpine A110 is its most contemporary part, designed to adapt to the demands of the current market. Even so, a large part of his character and his aggressive attitude can still be seen.
The interior of the new A110 is as welcoming as it is eloquent. Contrary to what happens in sports riddled with controls and buttons everywhere, this Alpine suppresses the unnecessary controls and focuses on what is really important. In fact, at first glance it seems that the instrument panel and the driving position are very similar to the 1973 model, although with a new digital design. The steering wheel is purely sporty, while the center console has a smaller touch screen than we are used to. It is accompanied by controls that allow alternating between three driving modes and just a handful of buttons that control the air conditioning. The seats of the A110 are baquet type and reinforce, if possible, the inherent sportiness that this car gives off.
In a market in which the sportiest versions of exclusive models are the order of the day, the Alpine A110 is a breath of fresh air. Not only for its price, which in the most basic version will be around 60,000 euros, if not for the whole set. This car shows that it is not necessary to get behind the wheel of 500 horses to enjoy the road.
If there is something for which the A110 stands out, it is to recover the most interesting values of the original model and subject them to an update that introduces them fully into the 21st century. This car arrives with a central engine and a light body that barely increases the total weight of the set above 1000 kilos. This lightness owes much to the use of aluminum, which at the same time provides a very interesting rigidity to the chassis. The power of this car, which reaches up to 252 horses, is due to a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine coupled with a rear-wheel drive system. The transmission has an automatic seven-speed dual-clutch system that, contrary to what could be expected, has been developed exclusively for this car. With these data its performance is not surprising: it accelerates from 0 to 100 in 3.8 seconds and counts with a self-limited maximum speed of 250 km / h.
One of the most favourable elements of this car is the ease with which its origin is recognized. The traces of its design are inspired directly by the classic models of the manufacturer, while adding more modern and archetypal elements of the elegant French design. The result is a compact, sharp and sophisticated car. It is one of the best updates that can be seen today in the market, which will undoubtedly attract the attention of the most nostalgic. The front of the A110 bets on the four independent headlights of the original model, although in this case they incorporate LED technology. The hood has some recognizable shapes in its predecessor and, although it is somewhat larger, its appearance is still that of a toy for large children. On the side there is a certain sophistication thanks to fluid lines adorned with some well-designed aerodynamic shapes and without forcing the design. Its profile is that of a two-door coupe from before, in which a simple glance was enough to recognize beauty and performance. The behind of this new Alpine A110 is its most contemporary part, designed to adapt to the demands of the current market. Even so, a large part of his character and his aggressive attitude can still be seen.
The interior of the new A110 is as welcoming as it is eloquent. Contrary to what happens in sports riddled with controls and buttons everywhere, this Alpine suppresses the unnecessary controls and focuses on what is really important. In fact, at first glance it seems that the instrument panel and the driving position are very similar to the 1973 model, although with a new digital design. The steering wheel is purely sporty, while the center console has a smaller touch screen than we are used to. It is accompanied by controls that allow alternating between three driving modes and just a handful of buttons that control the air conditioning. The seats of the A110 are baquet type and reinforce, if possible, the inherent sportiness that this car gives off.
In a market in which the sportiest versions of exclusive models are the order of the day, the Alpine A110 is a breath of fresh air. Not only for its price, which in the most basic version will be around 60,000 euros, if not for the whole set. This car shows that it is not necessary to get behind the wheel of 500 horses to enjoy the road.
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