The new generation of Alpine A110 will arrive by the end of the year, marking the brand’s entry into the world of fully electric sports cars for the first time. Philippe Krief, head of the brand, defined the EV version as “the first true electric sports car” and promised superior performance compared to the best current internal combustion competitors. Designed on the new APP architecture shared with the Renault 5 Turbo 3E, Autocar reports that the new electric A110 will adopt 800 V technology, a lightweight but rigid aluminum structure, and a dual rear motor solution with active torque vectoring to preserve the feeling of lightness and the typical dynamics of the A110, despite the weight of the batteries.
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The new electric Alpine A110 is coming
A new Alpine Dynamic Model control unit will coordinate battery, motors, brakes, steering, and active aerodynamics to maximize response and efficiency. Although the announcement confirms that the new A110 will be electric, Krief clarified that the platform was developed in a modular way to also accommodate, if necessary, an internal combustion engine. Until now, Alpine had indicated the next A110 as exclusively electric, but the platform’s adaptability reflects the Renault Group’s strategy to prepare for uncertain regulatory and market scenarios. Krief emphasized that the thermal option is not an operational certainty, but a possibility that would make the A110 exportable to markets where electrification is less widespread, while maintaining the initial focus on Europe.
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Debut by the end of the year
The range of the new A110 will be broad and ambitious, including coupé, spider, and 2+2 versions to compete with traditional rivals like the Porsche 911. The architecture features two separate battery packs to achieve a weight balance close to 40:60 front-rear and maintain the characteristic silhouettes of the current A110. Also planned are all-aluminum suspension, integrated braking and steering systems, and, as a possible alternative, solutions with in-wheel motors.
