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Alpine A110 review - new lightweight sports car reminds us what fun is

Alpine A110 review - new lightweight sports car reminds us what fun is

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In 2016, Renault boss Carlos Ghosn unveiled the resurrected Alpine brand-s first concept car. The A110 resembled its sixties namesake, just like BMW-s MINI took inspiration from the original. But this wasn-t a nod to the classic, it was a complete revival. With rear-wheel drive, a mid-engined layout and a kerbweight less than 1, 000kg, the Alpine possessed the ingredients of a great sports car. More than a year later, the production version appeared, with a 249bhp 1. 8-litre turbo engine and seven-speed auto gearbox. And now we-ve driven it
Date: 2022-04-17

Comments and reviews: 9


. just heard Top Gear host Chris Harris. took one to Lake Geneva. and BURNED it to the ground! .no lol was on one of stages that was run in this years Monte Carlo Rally. a Renault Alpine A110 cup/rally spec. caught fire while filming a Top Gear episode. fgs. The Grand Tour with Richard Hammond doing some free advertising for the Rimac car company. to now the Top Gear boys free promotion of Renault's beaut little Alpine A110.
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Finally a consequently lightweight car again. I hate it when manufacturers say -yabba blabba we reduced weight by 3. 5 kilos- right after two decades of making their cars fat and unwieldy. Light nippy cars are much more fun than anything lumbering around a 500 kilo V8 it is that simple and I really like that they simply went ahead and built it like that.
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Cayman 718 = 300hp for 1400kg = 0. 21hp per kg
Alpine A110 = 252hp for 1080kg = 0. 23hp per kg
if u want a better hp/kg ratio u need a cayman 718 GTS much more expensive and u won't get that amazing feeling to drive a light car, it's just an other world where u're able to feel like a pilot coz u can use the whole power with a big smile!

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This is just the entry level Alpine. Wait until you see further developments. This little car will demolish opposition on any given countryside road. Perfectly balanced dynamics and low running costs. This is how sport cars should be. I am considering to buy one. Perhaps will wait for the A110 S. And will visit French Alps once more.
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Great review! Let's hope people buy this car in their masses to convince all other sports car manufacturers that we don't all want huge power and grip levels that are virtually impossible to exploit. Depth of response and exploring the limits are where the joy is! Time for a new Porsche 904?
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Fabulous. I am so pleased there is a genuine alternative to the usual default choice. Also, that it takes it's own path; it doesn't try and emulate anything else. Well done Alpine and a great review Sutters! Lovely videography too.
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This confirms it for me. I was undecided between this and the Cayman. After much thought I have decided that this is the one to get. Now it's just the small matter of a career change and saving up for one.
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So Renault, here's the deal: you MAKE A MANUAL, I WILL BUY IT.
If not, forget it. I have Elise, Evora, Cayman 6, Cayman 718, FT86, MX-5, even S660 to choose from.

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When you see the Alpine A110 and the 2021 DS4 you must admit that French are back in the business and German cars look so boring now!
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