Have you ever wondered how Alpine F1 drivers Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon get from their hotel to the race track during Grand Prix weekends? Behind the wheel of an Alpine A110 sports car, of course. Well, at least as far as events held in Europe are concerned.
These so-called Alpine A110 trackside cars feature the team’s official F1 livery, consisting of the brand’s iconic racing colors: blue, white and, red—which are also the colors of the French and British flags. The two cars are based on the A110S specification, which is this model’s most potent version. It has a power output of 288 hp (292 PS), and weighs just 2,456 lbs (1,114 kg), resulting in a very impressive 262 PS/tonne (3.8 kg/PS) power to weight ratio.
“When the A521 was presented, it was a true joy to see the Alpine name on a Formula One car and it is just the same feeling today to see the Alpine F1 Team name on an A110,” stated Alpine boss Laurent Rossi.
Other highlights regarding the A110S include its 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) of torque, the seven-speed 7DCT300 dual-clutch automatic gearbox, stiffer springs, new dampers, plus carbon-ceramic brakes. It also sits 0.16 inches (4 mm) closer to the road.
Its 1.8-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine boasts a larger turbocharger, while the ESC system has also been retuned for improved handling. This car can accelerate from zero to 62 mph (100 kph) in 4.4 seconds in a straight line before maxing out at 155 mph (250 kph).
On paper, it’s quite a downgrade compared to Alonso and Ocon’s Formula 1 car, but then again, they certainly don’t need to drive quickly outside the circuit.
During their most recent race (Imola), both Ocon and Alonso managed to finish in the points, with the former claiming P9 (2 points) and the latter P10 (1 point).
“When the A521 was presented, it was a true joy to see the Alpine name on a Formula One car and it is just the same feeling today to see the Alpine F1 Team name on an A110,” stated Alpine boss Laurent Rossi.
Other highlights regarding the A110S include its 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) of torque, the seven-speed 7DCT300 dual-clutch automatic gearbox, stiffer springs, new dampers, plus carbon-ceramic brakes. It also sits 0.16 inches (4 mm) closer to the road.
Its 1.8-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine boasts a larger turbocharger, while the ESC system has also been retuned for improved handling. This car can accelerate from zero to 62 mph (100 kph) in 4.4 seconds in a straight line before maxing out at 155 mph (250 kph).
On paper, it’s quite a downgrade compared to Alonso and Ocon’s Formula 1 car, but then again, they certainly don’t need to drive quickly outside the circuit.
During their most recent race (Imola), both Ocon and Alonso managed to finish in the points, with the former claiming P9 (2 points) and the latter P10 (1 point).