Photo: Renault
Alpine has recently confirmed on Twitter that the legendary brand will be brought back to life by Renault on February 16, 2016, at the Geneva Motor Show, and comes together with the new A120 sports car, a real rival for the base Porsche Cayman.
The successor of the iconic A110 will also have a hardcore version with 300hp, which should come out within the next two years, a year after the base model. The power is expected to come from the 1.8-liter TCe, mid-rear engine, linked to a seven-speed dual clutch automatic gearbox, borrowed from the new Renault Talisman.
Given that the base model will have somewhere around 250hp, the power output for the sportier version will be extended to the targeted 300hp by means of more aggressive turbocharging. Thanks to that power and the kerb weight of just 1,100kg (2,425 pounds), obtained by using advanced aluminum construction techniques, the new A120 will be a direct rival to Porsche’s facelifted 718 Cayman.
Designers are already working on a cooling system for the hardcore version, which will improve airflow without affecting the front-end aerodynamics and will give the car a more dramatic look.
The engineers are said to try and evoke memories of the Monte Carlo Rally-winning A110 cars, and they mounted front LED lights with a rally-cross style on them. Other external differences from the concept unveiled at the 2015 Le Mans 24 Hours Race include the removal of the racing stickers, the exaggerated tow hook and single-nut racing wheels.
Also resembling the A110 are the scalloped hood, the iconic twin spotlights mounted high on the front bumper, the way the shoulder line tapers away beyond the back wheels, or the blue and orange paint scheme.
As recent spyshots revealed, the A120 will have a cutting-edge interior, an Audi TT-style digital dashboard, bucket seats, and a driving position optimized for racing enthusiasts at a perfect distance from the pedals and steering wheels. The driver will be able to change gears using the steering wheel-mounted paddles.
The prices for the Alpine A120 are expected to start at 40,000 euros for the base car and reach 50,000 euros for the more extreme version.
Given that the base model will have somewhere around 250hp, the power output for the sportier version will be extended to the targeted 300hp by means of more aggressive turbocharging. Thanks to that power and the kerb weight of just 1,100kg (2,425 pounds), obtained by using advanced aluminum construction techniques, the new A120 will be a direct rival to Porsche’s facelifted 718 Cayman.
Designers are already working on a cooling system for the hardcore version, which will improve airflow without affecting the front-end aerodynamics and will give the car a more dramatic look.
The engineers are said to try and evoke memories of the Monte Carlo Rally-winning A110 cars, and they mounted front LED lights with a rally-cross style on them. Other external differences from the concept unveiled at the 2015 Le Mans 24 Hours Race include the removal of the racing stickers, the exaggerated tow hook and single-nut racing wheels.
Also resembling the A110 are the scalloped hood, the iconic twin spotlights mounted high on the front bumper, the way the shoulder line tapers away beyond the back wheels, or the blue and orange paint scheme.
As recent spyshots revealed, the A120 will have a cutting-edge interior, an Audi TT-style digital dashboard, bucket seats, and a driving position optimized for racing enthusiasts at a perfect distance from the pedals and steering wheels. The driver will be able to change gears using the steering wheel-mounted paddles.
The prices for the Alpine A120 are expected to start at 40,000 euros for the base car and reach 50,000 euros for the more extreme version.
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