The Alpine A110 captures the magic of the 1960s original, offering road and track-focused models to challenge German rivals
13 Dec 2023
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4.5 z 5
£ 54,765 to £ 122,265
- Fantastické řídit
- Surprisingly economical
- Vyhovující jízda
- Poor practicality
- Lacking safety kit
- Drahé na nákup
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The Alpine A110 is a brilliant sports car that rivals everything from the Porsche 718 Cayman to the Audi TT. The French firm had a lot of pressure on its shoulders when it tried to recreate the magic of the 1960s original, but the result is a sublime driving experience and stunning looks.
It feels like a special car out on the road and certainly delivers on the feelgood factor, although some may find the premium quality of its German rivals more appealing. That aside, there aren’t many alternatives that are as lightweight, fun and immensely capable as the Alpine A110.
About the Alpine A110
The Alpine brand stretches back decades, and while a long hiatus in recent times means younger car enthusiasts might not fully understand its significance, the A110 is a hugely important car for parent company Renault. Not only does the latest car look quite similar to the classic A110, it embodies much of that car’s lightweight, driver-focused ethos.
Buyers looking for a capable sports car might look to the Porsche 718 Cayman, Toyota Supra or the Audi TT. None though quite capture the magic and sense of occasion offered by the French legend.
There’s only one body style, one engine (albeit in two different states of tune) and one gearbox. That means that whichever trim you go for, you’ll make do with a stylish two-door coupe body with a 1.8-litre turbo engine and seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. They’re all rear-wheel drive, and all weigh less than 1,200kg, while power options include either the standard car’s 248bhp, or the 296bhp output that comes with GT, S and R versions.
The standard A110 version features part-leather/microfibre bucket seats and 18-inch alloy wheels, while the GT includes unique alloys, six-way adjustable leather-trimmed comfort seats and gloss carbon fibre interior trim. The top-of-the-range S and R variants are more performance focused with individual chassis setups, with the R also featuring adjustable dampers, Michelin Cup2 track tyres and R-specific Brembo brakes. Alpine continues to offer special editions such as the S Enstone Edition, San Remo 73 and R Le Mans for buyers who are looking for more exclusivity.
Často kladené otázky
Is the Alpine A110 a good car?
Lightweight, great to drive and backed by a solid warranty, the A110 is a great alternative to more mainstream sports cars
What engine does the Alpine A110 use?
A 1.8-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine, producing either 248bhp or 296bhp
Does the Alpine A110 hold its value?
Predicted residual values for the Alpine A110 are strong and ahead of rivals such as the Porsche Cayman
Motory, výkon a pohon
The Alpine A110 is superb to drive, with engaging handling and loads of grip
When Alpine – and parent company Renault – set about reviving the legendary brand, its main focus was to make a lightweight and engaging sports car. We’ve now driven a number of examples, both in Europe and the UK, and we’re pleased to report that they’ve largely succeeded. The Alpine A110 is a thoroughly engaging car to drive.
Další recenze
Testy skupiny aut
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- BMW M2 CS vs Porsche 718 Cayman GTS vs Alpine A110 S
Dlouhodobé testy
Silniční zkoušky
- Recenze nového Alpine A110 R 2023
- Recenze nového Alpine A110 S 2022
- Nová recenze Alpine A110 Legende GT 2021
- Recenze nového Alpine A110 S 2020
Testy ojetých vozů
Tipping the scales at just 1,102kg, even the standard car is much lighter than rivals like the Porsche 718 Cayman and Audi TT RS. As there’s less weight to pull around, it can make do with less power, too – the dinky 1.8-litre turbo petrol engine pales alongside the Audi’s 395bhp 2.5-litre five-cylinder unit. The Alpine’s motor isn’t as characterful as its German rival, but it sounds great, and it’s more fun to rev than the muted flat-four in the latest Cayman.
That low weight has huge benefits when it comes to handling. The double-wishbone suspension and strong Brembo brakes help with engagement, while the rear-mounted engine offers perfect balance. There’s even a flat underbody, which makes the car more stable at speed.
While some may criticise the fact the Alpine isn’t available with a manual gearbox (all cars come with a seven-speed DCT transmission), the small sports car feels hugely sophisticated and very fast.
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There are three driving modes: Normal, Sport and Track, which alter the settings for the steering, exhaust, traction control and gearbox. You cannot change the settings for the suspension. But despite not offering adaptive dampers, the car flows beautifully over British roads. Grip is excellent, too.
0-62 acceleration and top speed
The 1.8-litre four-cylinder unit is available with a standard 248bhp and 320Nm of torque, while the GT, S and R versions offer 296bhp and 340Nm over a broader rev band. Rivals offer more power, but make no mistake, this is still a mightily quick sports car.
Alpine claims the A110 with 248bhp should sprint from 0-62mph in 4.5 seconds, and our tests recorded a (0-60mph) time of 4.6 seconds. The previous S version with 288bhp is a tenth quicker at 4.4 seconds, while the upgraded GT and S cut a further two tenths from this time. The R manages 0-62mph in 3.9 seconds.
In a triple test against a Porsche 718 Cayman S and Audi TT RS, its German rivals completed the same dash in 3.9 seconds and 3.5 seconds respectively.
The Alpine’s low kerbweight means it is strong in gear, however. This also helps agility through tight bends. Every model is electronically limited to 155mph.
MPG, CO2 a provozní náklady
Lightweight engineering means the Alpine A110 is surprisingly affordable to run
By minimising weight wherever it can, Alpine has managed to make a sports car with incredible performance, which won’t cost the earth to run. Under new fuel efficiency and emissions testing, Alpine claims the A110 will officially do 35.1mpg (34.5mpg for the GT and R, and 34.0mpg for the S), and while we only managed 34.4mpg on our test, that’s much better than the latest Porsche 718 Cayman S (24.6mpg on test) or Audi TT RS (23mpg) could manage. That should equate to a big difference in annual fuel bills. CO2 figures are 152g/km to 160g/km depending on which version you opt for. However, the high list price means you’ll pay a premium in annual road tax over lesser hot hatchbacks and fast coupes – although the Porsche and Audi rivals are liable for the same extra cost.
Pojišťovací skupiny
Insurance groups are high for the Alpine A110, but largely in line with rival models. It sits in the same group 44 as the Porsche Cayman S, which is one group higher than an Audi TT RS.
Amortizace
Expert data points to the Alpine A110 achieving strong residual values, with the standard car holding onto an average of 63 per cent of its original list price over a typical ownership period of three years and 36,000 miles. The rest of the lineup falls a little behind, but still manages between 56-61 per cent; the Le Mans and Enstone special editions towards the lower end of the range. But, the fact so few are being built means longer-term values are still ahead of the Porsche 718 Cayman.
Interiér, design a technologie
Despite an emphasis on keeping weight to a minimum, the Alpine gets a nicely-trimmed cabin and lots of tech
As this is a small, lightweight sports car, the Alpine’s cabin is quite compact. However, it comes covered in quilted leather, and there’s plenty of tech on offer.
Every car gets a set of digital dials, which change in appearance according to which driving mode the car is in. The optional sports seats offer excellent support without being too firm, while the raised centre console gives a sporty ambience and a feeling of being cocooned in the cabin.
The higher-powered A110 S is pricey, but offers Brembo brakes, an active sport exhaust and bespoke 18-inch black alloy wheels. Inside, you get those brilliant bucket seats, a Focal stereo and a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Sat-nav, Bluetooth and DAB are all included, with the 2021 facelifted model now including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The S version also includes interior flashes such as orange stitching throughout the cabin and aluminium pedals, but there is only one standard paint colour – Glacier White, so if you want to spec a different hue, you’ll have to pay for it.
For those that crave even more exclusivity, Alpine offers its Atelier personalisation programme where buyers can access new body colours and specific finishes for their car’s alloy wheels and brake callipers.
Satelitní navigace, stereo a infotainment
The Alpine comes with a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system as standard. The display is responsive enough, although the menus in a Porsche 718 Cayman are more logical and the system is easier to operate on the move because there are more physical buttons.
A Focal stereo is standard for the S and R versions, producing a surprisingly good sound given its lack of outright firepower, while a DAB radio and Bluetooth are both included. The GT adds an upgraded Premium Focal audio system.
The neat-looking digital instrument cluster changes depending on which driving mode you’re in, with more or less information and driving data being displayed as required. The S version also adds Alpine Telemetrics, which enables the driver to access technical information such as fluid temperatures, acceleration measurement and lateral/longitudinal forces.
