2023 Alpine A110 R revealed

Alpine has revealed a “radical” track-focused model of its A110 coupe that’s lighter, faster and has extra downforce.

Referred to as the Alpine A110 R, this track-focused sports activities automobile received’t be coming to Australia, in response to a spokesperson for native Alpine distributor Ateco.

The spokesperson stated the corporate is holding out for the upcoming electrical automobiles (EVs), which haven’t been revealed but and aren’t confirmed for the Australian market.

The A110 R has beforehand been described because the “final expression of lightness and efficiency”, whereas remaining road-legal.

The track-focused coupe weighs in at 1082kg, which is 34kg lower than current A110 S, thanks partly to plenty of light-weight exterior and inside components.

On the surface there’s a carbon fibre bonnet that saves 2.9kg and has two air intakes for “enhanced aerodynamics”, a carbon fibre rear window panel with two air consumption valves, and 18-inch carbon fibre wheels from French composite manufacturing firm Duqueine that save 12.5kg.

These carbon fibre wheels are wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Join semi-slick tyres.

On the within there are additionally single-shell carbon fibre Sabelt racing seats with a six-point security harness that save 5kg.

Energy within the A110 R comes from the identical 1.8-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine because the A110 S and GT, which produces 221kW of energy and 340Nm of torque.

That is mated to a moist seven-speed dual-clutch transmission with drive despatched to the rear wheels.

Alpine claims the A110 R can do the 0-100km/h dash in 3.9 seconds, which is 0.3 seconds faster than the A110 S and GT. High pace is claimed to be 285km/h.

Along with the light-weight elements, the Alpine A110 R produces 29kg extra downforce than the A110 S Aero Equipment, but additionally has 5 per cent much less drag.

That is thanks partly to the rear spoiler with swan-neck mounts, carbon fibre entrance lip, facet skirts, flat undercarriage, and an “optimised” rear diffuser that’s made out of carbon fibre and fibreglass.

Within the rear diffuser there’s additionally a 3D-print double wall exhaust which is claimed to isolate exhaust gases and defend close by elements.

There have been “unique enhancements” to the chassis and suspension to make the driving expertise “extra intense than ever earlier than”.

The A110 R has a stiffer suspension setup with 10mm decrease floor clearance that may be lowered a further 10mm due to adjustable shock absorbers.

Stopping energy is supplied by a set of Brembo high-performance brakes with 320mm composite entrance and rear discs.

As beforehand reported, Alpine withdrew the common A110 from the Australian market in late 2021 because it doesn’t conform to the most recent side-impact design guidelines.

Alpine is planning on going all-electric by the center of the last decade and lately confirmed off its A110 E-ternité “rolling laboratory” idea which makes use of the identical battery modules because the Renault Megane E-Tech.

The model plans to disclose an electrical substitute for the present A110 mid-decade which shall be in-built partnership with British sports activities automobile specialist Lotus, utilizing the model’s new E-Sport electrical platform.

Alpine can also be planning to launch a high-performance electrical crossover referred to as the GT X-Over, and a warmer model of the upcoming Renault 5 EV. All three of those EVs shall be launched by 2026.

It’s unclear at this stage if Alpine will return to the Australian market with its upcoming EVs at this stage.

A spokesperson from Ateco, Renault’s Australian distributor, stated in October 2021 that when the brand new fashions are revealed in full, the product planning staff will then assess if they are going to be dropped at the Australian market.

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