ALPINE PRESENTS UK DEBUT OF NEW ALPINE A110S AT SALON PRIVÉ

ALPINE PRESENTS UK DEBUT OF NEW ALPINE A110S AT SALON PRIVÉ

New Alpine A110S

Alpine will unveil the most intense version of its lightweight 2-seater – the A110S at this year’s Salon Privé. Positioned at the top of the range and more driver-focused than the Pure and Legende models, its bespoke sport chassis features springs that are 50% stiffer along with anti-roll bars that are twice as firm. Road height is reduced by 4mm optimizing the car’s centre of gravity and with grip further improved by wider section tyres front and rear, the new car offers a truly dynamic driving experience. It’s important to note that all of these performance upgrades have had no detrimental effect on the car’s general driveability – it’s as much a high-performance sports car as it is a daily driver meaning the best of both worlds!

Power output from the familiar rear mid-engined 4cyl 16v turbocharged 1.8 Litre unit is increased by 40hp to produce nearly 300hp which in a car weighing just 1114 kg and mated to a 7-speed DCT gearbox with wet clutch, provides scintillating performance. 0-62 mph arrives in just 4.4 seconds and the A110S will go on to more than 160 mph where permitted.

Distinguished externally by its signature paint colour of Gris Tonnerre in matt finish, orange and carbon fibre flag on the C-pillar and unique GT Race alloy wheels fitted with orange Brembo brake callipers, the A110S sits purposely and poised. Inside, orange stitching replaces the signature blue and sophisticated black Dinamica upholstery is used for the roof lining, door panels and Sabelt bucket seats. Neat touches such as the orange 12 o’clock marker on the leather steering wheel, lightweight aluminium pedals and footrest and use of carbon fibre create a luxurious yet sporty environment. Optional upgrades include a gloss carbon fibre roof panel which reduces weight by 1.6 kg, Fuchs forged alloy wheels, special seat belts with carbon fibre finish and also carbon-fibre backed versions of the Sabelt bucket seats.

David Bagley, Co-Founder & Sales Director of Salon Privé said, “Like the original Berlinette of the 60s, the new Alpine A110S is a compact 2-seater sportscar – a true exponent of lightweight but with all the creature comforts you need to make it a pleasurable as well as exhilarating drive. It’s an exceptionally capable as well as focused sports car that offers exhilarating driving experience, made all the more entertaining by the upgrades in this latest model. We’re looking forward to welcoming Alpine back to Salon Privé!”