Wednesday 17 February 2016
Renault Alpine A110 Concept
French automaker Renault last year unveiled a concept
that not only marked the 60th anniversary of its Alpine performance
brand but also previewed a new sports car to be sold under the brand
starting from 2017. This week, a second concept, this time better
representing the production model, was revealed. It’s called the Alpine
Vision concept and it’s due to be presented at next month’s 2016 Geneva
Motor Show. Inspiration for the design of the concept plus the production version
it heralds—tipped to be called the Alpine AS1—comes from the Alpine
A110 Berlinette of the 1960s and ‘70s. And the engineering work is being
handled exclusively by the newly formed Renault Sport Cars division
that is responsible for all performance-oriented road cars from
Renault. Previously, the engineering was being shared with British firm
Caterham which was planning a sister car for its own brand. The technology includes a low, lightweight platform plus a
turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The engine sits behind the cabin and
spins the rear wheels only. Renault estimates 0-62 mph acceleration of
4.5 seconds. While the Alpine sports car will go on sale next year, Renault says
the reveal will take place later this year. The most likely setting is
the 2016 Paris Auto Show in October. Production, meanwhile, will take
place at the original home of Alpine, Renault’s Dieppe plant in the north of France. (motorauthority)
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