Well handled and lightweight Alpine A110 The A110 R. has been raised to new heights – the A110 R.
In terms of design, the A110 R cannot be confused with anything less than the most focused variant. Featuring the same matte blue paintwork as the firm’s Formula 1 car, the R features a new vented bonnet, front splitter and side skirts, all made from carbon fiber and designed to improve downforce. pressing and air efficiency. At the rear, the diffuser has been reworked and there’s a new rear wing with a swan’s neck mount.
These additions provide more downforce than any other A110, but also reduce drag by 5% compared to Aero Kit equipped. A110 WILL. As a result, the R hits 177mph, making it quicker than Alpine’s current flagship.
Despite the new aero components, the A110 R is also 34kg lighter than the S model. This is thanks to the heavy use of carbon fiber, extending to the roof, engine cover and fixed bucket seats at the back. To reduce unpacked weight, Alpine has also equipped a set of 18-inch carbon fiber wheels that save a total of 12.5kg and improve brake cooling.
Although the R’s 1.8-litre turbocharged engine delivers the same 296bhp and 340Nm as the A110 S, the new model hits a 0-62mph time 3.9 seconds quicker. The A110 R also has a revised exhaust system and is less soundproof, which helps deliver a sharper engine sound at high rpm.
However, the main advantage of the A110 R over the lower models is its frame setup. Ground clearance has been reduced by 10mm (customers can lower the vehicle by 10mm for circuit use) and spring speed is increased by 10% full-time. Alpine has also fitted a manually adjustable dampers, allowing owners to adjust compression and rebound stiffness to their preference.
The anti-roll bars are 10% and 25% stiffer at the front and rear, respectively, for a better front-end feel, and the R wears powerful Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires with attention to the performance. race track capacity. The Brembo brake system also has a new cooling setting for more enduring stopping power.
Inside, the A110 R gets unique microfiber leather upholstery on the seats, dashboard, door panels and steering wheel, along with red fabric door pulls. The carbon fiber seats are fitted with a six-point harness for extra support on the track, and an on-board telemetry system allows the driver to monitor mechanical data and lap times throughout a session.
Book orders will open for the A110 R this month, with Alpine’s new flagship expected to claim a substantial premium over the A110 S.
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