26-02-2025
Alpine's Delightful Mid-Engined A110 Will Be Dead in 12 Months
It's a sad day for fans of Gallic speed machines, as Alpine has just announced the beginning of the end for its beloved A110 mid-engine sports car. In coordination with the launch of a new special edition, the Renault performance division says customers officially have 12 months left to order a new A110 if they want one.
The new model is the A110 R 70, a special A110 R that's limited to 770 units and was created to celebrate Alpine's 70th anniversary in 2025. 'To mark the occasion, our iconic A110 is available as an exceptional limited edition, the A110 R 70,' Alpine CEO Philippe Krief said. 'It is part of the new A110 range, which will be available for the next 12 months before passing the baton to the future electric A110.'
So there's the answer to your next question; the A110 will indeed transition to being fully electric for its next generation, so get your ICE fix now. The A110 R 70 is a great way to do just that, as it's one of the most extreme versions of the car that Alpine has offered, packing more power, a stiffer suspension, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires and an Akropovic exhaust among other enhancements to improve performance above the S. Appearance changes for the '70' take shape in 70th anniversary logos on the wheel arches, door sills, headrests, an interior plaque and a monogram of the French flag on the pillar.
210 cars of the total will take things even further. Designated the 'Tricolour Edition' and pictured at the top of this post, there will be 70 each in Bleu Caddy, Glacier Blanc and Rouge Sismique. These 210 cars will have the unique touch of bearing the 70th anniversary logo on the roof. They'll also be given a color-matching Sabelt-upholstered interior (below) and color-matched rim around the 18-inch wheels.
The final year of production sees a slight change in the normal models for sale, too, as Alpine merges the GT and S trims into a single 'GTS' trim. It's meant to combine the sportier chassis of the S with the GT's more roadgoing equipment. You can spec the GTS aero kit, too, which nets a bunch of aero from the A110 R. Even the Cup 2 tires can be had, bringing the GTS closer to R levels of performance.
We'll be sad to see the A110 go, even though it was never sold in America. Alpine has promised the A110's electric successor will be sold here, but there will be a wait, with the latest forecast calling for Alpine's entrance to the U.S. market coming in 2027 at the earliest.
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