Alpine revealed new versions of
its coupe at the Geneva Motor Show. Following the success of the sold-out
Premiere Edition, the A110 will now be offered in Pure and Legende trims.
The A110 Pure is targeted at driving enthusiasts. It
features one-piece Sabelt sports seats that weigh barely more than 13 kilograms each and, combined with other weight-saving measures, helps keep
the curb weight below 1,100 kg. It’s not entirely stripped out,
though, and still comes with features like air-conditioning and satellite
navigation.
Buyers can also add upgraded Brembo brakes and an
adaptive exhaust system and can upgrade to the adjustable comfort seats. Those
come standard on the Legende model, which is geared more towards every day
driving and grand touring and comes with leather upholstery. Customers can also
choose between two Focal sound systems and two wheel designs for each version,
along with an array of new colors.
Both versions use the same 1.8-liter turbo four
producing 248 hp and 320 Nm of torque.
Power is sent to the rear wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission,
and the A110 delivers a 0-100 km/h time of 4.5 seconds and a top
speed electronically limited to 250 km/h. Pricing starts at € 54,700
for the A110 Pure and € 58,500 for the A110 Legende (US$ 67k and US$ 72k).
Moreover, Alpine also
revealed the new A110 GT4, a track version developed by racing partner
Signatech, with which it won the LMP2 category in the 2015 FIA World Endurance
Championship. The GT4 model packs more power and downforce than the existing
A110 Cup and features Brembo brakes, racing slicks, a sequential gearbox,
competition-spec aero and a full roll cage, racing bucket with harness and fire
extinguisher inside, while air conditioning is an option.
The A110 GT4 will begin competing in select events
later this year. The first customer examples will be ready for next season and
existing owners of the A110 Cup will be offered the chance to upgrade their
cars to GT4 spec as well.
