Alpine A110R blurs the road between a race automobile and a avenue automobile

One in all Europe’s tastiest forbidden fruits simply acquired even higher. Renault-owned Alpine introduced an evolution of the A110, a heritage-inspired coupe powered by a mid-mounted engine, that is decked out with carbon fiber and fitted with an extended checklist of racing-derived parts.

It is not too far-fetched to argue the A110 did not have to shed extra pounds; at round 2,456 kilos in its heaviest configuration it weighs about as a lot as a Mazda MX-5 Miata. Alpine nonetheless put the coupe on a eating regimen, and the A110 R ideas the dimensions at 2,385 kilos. The checklist of particular elements features a carbon fiber hood, 18-inch carbon fiber wheels that channel extra cooling air to the brakes, and a carbon fiber insert that replaces the rear window. Inside, the corporate added a pair of single-shell Sabelt seats made with carbon fiber and six-point harnesses.

Engineers additionally went to vital lengths to enhance the A110’s dealing with. The R mannequin receives a physique equipment developed in a wind tunnel that features redesigned entrance splitter, facet skirts, a rear spoiler on swan neck-shaped mounts, and a wider rear diffuser. There’s extra to it than initially meets the attention: The underbody is totally flat. All instructed, these elements add about 64 kilos of downforce whereas decreasing drag by 5%.

Energy comes from a turbocharged, 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine tuned to develop 300 horsepower at 6,300 rpm and 251 pound-feet of torque from 2,400 to six,000 rpm. Alpine quotes a 0-to-62-mph time of three.9 seconds and a 177-mph high pace. Brembo brakes preserve the facility in examine, and a retuned suspension system with adjustable shock absorbers helps fanatics take advantage of the A110 R. And, since sound is a part of the sports activities automobile expertise, Alpine eliminated the valve from the exhaust system to let drivers higher hear the engine.

Alpine hasn’t introduced pricing info, however do not get your hopes up: Nothing suggests the A110 R shall be bought in the USA.