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As Alpine takes important forward steps in its ambitious long-termplan, the premium sports car manufacturer announces the limited-edition A110 Léégende GT
•Limitedto 400 examples worldwide
•Themost elegant Alpine yet
•CustomMercury Silver paint, pale gold elements and refined amber leather
•Costing€69,300
Limited to only 400 examples worldwide, A110 Légende GT raises the elegance of the A110premium sports car to a new level. Bespoke styling elements inside and out forma sophisticated and harmonious aesthetic, meaning A110 Légende GT is set to become the mostsought-after A110 so far – particularly among discerning buyers who willcherish its timeless design.
The variant is offered for sale in three colours – MercurySilver, which is new to the Alpine colour palette, plus Deep Black and AbyssBlue. Pale gold Alpine monograms and 18” diamond-cut Serac wheels, alsofinished in pale gold, contrast subtly against all three body colours.Translucent white LED taillights mark A110 Légende GT apart from other A110s.
Signaling the transition from exterior to interior, Alpineemblems on the door sills are invitingly backlit. Within the cabin, six-wayadjustable Sabelt comfort seats come finished in warm amber leather – a bespokeupholstery shade – with matching leather on the door cards. Brown stitching, a12 o’clock marker on the steering wheel to match and glossy carbon fibreelements with a unique copper weave set off the welcoming and sophisticatedinterior. A plaque on the centre console, numbered in build order, is a mark ofdistinction.
Underlining the car’s day-to-day practicality and refined grandtouring character, A110 Légende GTis offered with a custom luggage set. Finished in the same colour leather asthe seats, the three-piece set maximises space in the rear storage compartment.Meanwhile, a new storage unit between the seats is the ideal place to keeppersonal belongings.
As well as its elegant exterior design and distinctive cabin,A110 Légende GT ischaracterised by its ease of use and notable comfort both in everyday drivingand over longer journeys. It shares its chassis and powertrain with A110 Légende. Like all Alpines, it isbased upon a lightweight aluminium structure with a mid-engined layout anddouble wishbone suspension.
Power from the 1.8-litre turbocharged engine is rated at 252PS.Minimal weight and a dual-clutch transmission help A110 Légende GT register62mph from standstill in only 4.5 seconds. The maximum speed is 156mph. The carcomes very highly specified as standard: an active sports exhaust, upratedBrembo brakes, parking sensors, a reversing camera and Focal stereo lend A110Légende GT exacting drivingdynamics as well as effortless everyday usability.
Alpine design director Antony Villain comments: “With A110 Légende GT we have stretched thesophistication and grand touring aspects of the A110 – showing that as well asbeing a thrilling sports car, an Alpine can equally be a refined GT as well. Itis the most elegant Alpine so far, designed to appeal to buyers who valuelasting quality and timeless design, be it in the watch they wear, the clothesthey choose or the sports car they drive.
“The three colour options we have made available for A110 Légende GT reinforce the car's subtleand refined character. The pale gold elements and translucent taillightsclearly identify the most sophisticated car in the Alpine range. The amberleather upholstery within the cabin and carbon fibre pieces with a warm copperweave, meanwhile, deliver our most inviting interior yet. A110 Légende GT is the perfect sports car for thatwell-earned weekend getaway.”
A110 Color Edition 2020
•A110Color Edition is a new programme that will run annually
•Availableto order for a limited time only
•A110Color Edition 2020 in vibrant Sunflower Yellow
•Costing€71,000
Emphasising the individuality of Alpine’s lightweight sportscar, A110 Color Edition is a new programme that will run annually. Particularversions of the A110 will be offered for sale for a limited period on an annualrotation, each time in a different bespoke colour. The programme takesinspiration from the world of fashion, where collections are updated for eachnew season.
For 2020, A110 Color Edition takes the thrilling A110S as itsbasis and repurposes a famous colour from Alpine’s past – Sunflower Yellow. Themodel will be available to order between now and the end of the year only,after which the eye-catching paint finish will be retired from Alpine’s colourpalette. Sharing its powertrain and chassis settings with the intense A110S,A110 Color Edition 2020 delivers not only the most vibrant-looking Alpine sofar, but also the most stimulating A110 driving experience there is.
Sunflower Yellow is a reimagining of an Alpine paint colour –Jaune Tournesol – that was popular in the Sixties and Seventies. Alpine’s paintexperts painstakingly reformulated the colour using modern ingredients.
With a solid, non-metallic finish, Sunflower Yellow is perfectlyset off by the A110S’s contrasting black elements, such as the logos and Alpinemonograms, the 18” GT Race alloy wheels and the specific inserts in the frontLED headlights. The brake calipers are finished in complementary anthracite. Acarbon fibre roof is optionally available to further enhance the contrastbetween the vivid paint colour and the darker styling elements.
The tricolour badges that feature inside and out on standardA110s are replaced on A110 Color Edition 2020 by carbon fibre and yellowemblems. Elsewhere in the cabin, grey stitching and a yellow 12 o’clock markeron the steering wheel neatly complement the body colour, which is echoed byhighlights to the Alpine logo on the Sabelt fixed-back bucket seats. A plaqueon the centre console denotes the limited-run model.
Like the A110S, A110 Color Edition 2020 features high-endDinamica upholstery throughout the cabin, lending a sporty, single-minded feel.The new model has the same high specification as the A110S, as well as the same292PS powertrain that’s tuned for heart-racing power delivery and theparticularly focused chassis setup, too. A110 Color Edition 2020 is capable of0-62mph in just 4.4 seconds, while the top speed is 162mph.
Alpine Design Director Antony Villain comments: “The new A110Color Edition programme gives us the opportunity to really enhance thecharacteristics of different versions of the A110. For 2020, we have recreatedthe Sunflower Yellow colour from Alpine’s past, here with a solid finish toreally complement the sporty, intense persona of the A110S. For me, SunflowerYellow and the A110S make for a perfect combination.”
“Until now we haven’t shown the A110 in many vibrant colours,but with Alpine firmly reestablished we will start to see many more boldcolours like Sunflower Yellow beginning to come through, thanks to the A110Color Edition and Atelier Alpine programmes. Unveiling A110 Color Edition 2020at the same time as A110 Légende GT,models that stretch the A110 in two distinct directions, demonstrates the car’svery broad spread of abilities.”
Atelier Alpine
•AtelierAlpine is the French sports car manufacturer’s personalisation programme
•29new exterior paint colours, each limited to 110 cars
•Amix of metallic and solid paint options
•Threenew wheel finishes to choose from plus four brake caliper colours
Offering 29 new body colours, three wheel finishes and fourbrake caliper paint shades, Atelier Alpine is the personalisation programmethat ensures every new A110 can be as individual as its owner. The new bodyworkpaint colours take inspiration from much-loved Alpine hues from the past,reformulated by the French sports car manufacturer’s paint experts using moderningredients and the latest application methods.
From understated greys and off-whites to very vibrant reds,oranges and blues, plus elegant metallic shades along with more purposefulsolid colours, Alpine now offers an extensive palette for A110 customers tochoose from. Buyers can further personalise their cars by specifying one ofthree wheel finishes for the existing wheel designs (Gloss White, Gloss Blackor Vibrant Gold) and by selecting one of four paint colours for the brakecalipers (Light Grey, Red, Yellow or Vibrant Gold, all in addition to theexisting options). Over time, Atelier Alpine will be expanded to offercustomers an even wider range of personalisation options.
Priced 4800 euros*, the 29 new paint colours will be strictlylimited to 110 cars worldwide so that each finish remains a rare sight. Toensure the highest quality standards are met, these cars will be painted byhand in a dedicated zone at the factory in Dieppe.
Alpine Managing Director Patrick Marinoff comments: “With Alpinenow firmly reestablished as a highly-regarded sports car manufacturer, the timeis right to offer a wider range of personalisation options to our customers. Wehad a responsibility to relaunch Alpine with patience and care, taking one stepat a time, while drawing on the most iconic elements of the brand. AtelierAlpine marks the arrival of a new chapter.”
“In a respectful nod to our past, many of the newly-availablecolours are reformulated Alpine colours of old, in many cases from the verysame suppliers. However, our paint specialists worked meticulously to recreatethese tones using the latest ingredients and painting methods.”
“As a result of AtelierAlpine’s new personalisation options, we are sure to see plenty ofunique A110s leave the production line in Dieppe. In particular, I am lookingforward to seeing a real variety of Alpines heading off to customers, from verybold and striking creations to subtler, more demure cars.”
*France price
A110 SportsX
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The A110 Légende GT is the latest limited edition of Alpine’slightweight sports car. The first version was the A110 Première Edition, whichcame to market in 2017 and was limited to 1,955 units globally. It was with theA110 that Alpine was relaunched by parent company Groupe Renault, bringing toan end a two-decade dormant period and signalling the return of one of France’smost famous sports car manufacturers.
Having sold out within five days of order books being opened,the A110 Première Edition was followed up by two further versions of the A110.Badged Pure and Légende, they are mechanically identical to the A110 PremièreEdition and adhere to the very same principles of lightweight engineering andcompact dimensions, but with model specific interior trim, wheel designs, bodypaint options and standard equipment, they each offer characteristics of theirown. The A110S, meanwhile, is the top-of-the-line model with an intense sportscar persona.
Having been founded in 1955 by Frenchman Jean Rédélé, Alpinesoon established itself as a leading manufacturer of lightweight, fun to drivesports cars. Alpine’s reputation was cemented on the world’s race tracks andrally stages, its cars winning iconic motorsport events including Rallye MonteCarlo in 1971 and again in 1973, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1978.
Relaunching Alpine
Alpine’s revival project was first initiated in 2012. Four yearslater, the Alpine Vision show car made its debut public appearance in Monaco.In 2017, the A110 Première Edition was unveiled at the Geneva motor show beforeappearing in showrooms towards the end of that year. The relaunched Alpine wasconceived as a responsive, fast-moving standalone business unit under theGroupe Renault umbrella.
All versions of the A110 are built at Alpine’s factory inDieppe, northern France. Originally constructed by Alpine-founder Rédélé in1969, the site was modernised and upgraded for production of the new car.
The new A110
Underpinning the new A110 are the very same technical principlesthat were determined first by Jean Rédélé 64 years ago and that've been evidentin every Alpine car since, be it a dedicated competition machine or aroad-going model. Alpines draw their performance from compact dimensions, aparticular focus on lightweight engineering and a high power-to-weight ratio,rather than extremely powerful engines.
A foundational Alpine principle is the elevation of drivingpleasure – for drivers with any level of experience – over lap times, topspeeds and acceleration figures. Importantly, Alpines must be comfortable andcivilised in everyday use as well. To that end the A110 comes equipped asstandard with climate control, satellite navigation, cruise control, mobilephone connectivity and a DAB radio, as well as safety systems includingmultiple airbags, ABS, traction control and stability control.
The new A110’s aluminium body is both very strong andexceptionally light. The lightest version of the car, the A110 Pure, weighs aslittle as 1098kg (with fluids). The mid-engine configuration ensures perfectweight distribution for agile and responsive handing, while all-round doublewishbone suspension gives a very high degree of control and precision in bends.Ride comfort is a particular strength of the new A110.
All versions of the sports car use seven-speed paddle shiftdual-clutch transmissions that deliver almost instantaneous gearshifts. Thecommon engine is a 1.8-litre four cylinder unit with a turbocharger. In theA110 Première Edition, Pure, Légende and Légende GT this engine develops 252PS,while for the A110S and A110 Color Edition 2020 that figure is increased by40PS to 292PS. All versions of the A110 feature the same three driving modes:Normal, Sport and Track.
Inspired by the original 1962 A110 Berlinette, the new A110’sexterior design forms a link between Alpine’s heritage and its future. Led byFrenchman Antony Villain, the design team set out to capture the spirit ofAlpine in the new car while also creating a design language that would standthe test of time.
The twin front headlights, sculpted flanks, distinctive bonnetspine and wraparound rear screen are clearly borrowed from the A110 Berlinette,while the LED running lights and ‘X’-shaped LED taillights, with dynamic turnindicators, hint at the car’s modern day engineering and performance. Thesingle, graceful line that flows from the very front of the car to the rear,meanwhile, is a signature Alpine design feature.
The car’s clean, uncluttered silhouette has been achieved byworking in parallel with the engineering team. A completely flat underside andfunctional diffuser mean there is no need for a rear spoiler. And although theexterior dimensions are very compact - contributing to the car’s agility - thecabin still offers enough space for taller drivers to sit comfortably, even ifthey’re wearing a helmet.
Access to the high-quality cabin is among the best in the sportscar sector thanks to the low and narrow sill, while the interior itself mirrorsthe A110’s lightweight construction. The floating centre console, for instance,gives a sense of lightness. Between two compartments the A110 offers 196 litresof storage space. The 96-litre compartment in the front is big enough for apair of airline carry-on cases, while the 100-litre rear compartment canaccommodate two full-face helmets plus an overnight bag.
History of Alpine
Alpine owes its existence to Jean Rédélé. A car dealer by tradeand a gifted rally driver, Rédélé established his car company in 1955, choosingthe name Alpine in tribute to the Critérium des Alpes rally – scene of hisgreatest competitive achievement to date – which was staged in the Alpsmountain range in the south of France each year.
The region’s tight and twisty roads gave Rédélé not only hiscompany’s name; they also determined the fundamental technical principles thatwould define every Alpine car. Rédélé recognised that it wasn’t outright poweror brute force that made a car quick on a narrow rally stage, but lightweightconstruction, compact dimensions and agility.
When Rédélé introduced the original A110 road car in 1962, hiscompany began to take off. By then, Alpine and Renault were closecollaborators, Alpine cars being sold and serviced by Renault dealerships. Comethe early Seventies, Alpine was a major force in top-flight rally competition.
All the while, Alpine’s road car sales were growing. Rédélébuilt a dedicated factory in Dieppe in 1969 - the same site that is producingthe all-new A110 today - and in 1971 the replacement for A110, the A310,entered production. Two years later, Alpine was acquired by Groupe Renault.
Alpine achieved its most famous motorsport triumph in 1978;overall victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The factory continued to releasenew and innovative road cars throughout the Seventies and Eighties, includingthe A310 V6 and the GTA. Alpine production would eventually cease in 1995. Morethan 30,000 Alpine road cars had been built across 40 years, along with morethan 100 single-seater and prototype racing cars.
Alpine in Motorsport
Proving the performance, agility and durability of his cars inthe crucible of motorsport was of utmost importance to Jean Rédélé. Alpine hascompeted at the highest level of rallying and circuit racing for decades,recording a string of famous victories that belied the company’s modest size.With that same ambitious and determined spirit Alpine today competes in the FIAWorld Endurance Championship. The one-make Alpine Europa Cup and the A110 GT4racer, meanwhile, demonstrate the A110’s inherent agility and performance onthe race track.
Although Alpine is perhaps best known for its rallying exploitsin the Sixties and Seventies and for winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1978,the company has, in fact, competed right across the motorsport spectrum. Alpinehas built no fewer than 70 single-seater racing cars, including two Formula 1machines, and some 37 sports prototypes for endurance racing.
It was in 1978 that Alpine recorded one of its most celebratedmotorsport successes. Driving the A442B sports prototype, Didier Pironi andJean-Pierre Jaussaud won the 24 Hours of Le Mans, lapping the eight-mileCircuit de la Sarthe 369 times. By the mid-Nineties, Alpine had racked up 26domestic and international rally titles, four rallycross championships and sixsingle-seater titles.
Using those decades of success as a springboard, Alpine returnedto front-line motorsport in 2013. It immediately proved to be a triumphantreturn to racing: the marque’s A450 prototype won the European Le Mans Seriestitle at its first attempt, and again in 2014.
From there, Alpine graduated to the FIA World EnduranceChampionship (WEC), competing once again on the world stage. In 2016, theAlpine A460 won four of the nine rounds to secure the LMP2 WEC title forAlpine, the most hard-fought of those victories coming at the 24 Hours of LeMans. Since then, Alpine has won its class at Le Mans in both 2018 and 2019,while also winning the LMP2 WEC title in 2019. Alpine is currently contestingthe 2019-20 WEC season.
Additionally, the Alpine Europa Cup is now in its third season.The series takes in some of the most iconic circuits in Europe, includingSpa-Francorchamps in Belgium. Operated by Alpine’s WEC partner, Signatech, theAlpine Europa Cup further demonstrates Alpine’s commitment to motorsport. TheA110 GT4, meanwhile, sees Alpine return to competition in road car-basedmotorsport alongside the world’s most prestigious sports car manufacturers.
Alpine’s rally heritage
As well as success on the world’s racing circuits, Alpinehas achieved a great deal on its rally stages, too. Alpine founder Jean Rédéléwas a competitive rally driver himself, but it was Swede Ove Andersson, drivingan A110 Berlinette, who gave Alpine its first major rally win with victory onthe world-famous Rallye Monte Carlo in 1971.
Frenchman Jean-Claude Andruet repeated that success in1973, the same year Alpine won the inaugural FIA World Rally ChampionshipManufacturers’ title. Six victories for the A110 Berlinette that season sawAlpine win the championship in commanding fashion.
Unveiled towards the end of 2019, the new A110 Rally seesthe Alpine name make its return to rally competition. Developed with Alpine’smotorsport partner Signatech, the A110 Rally joins the A110 Cup and GT4 circuitracing models in Alpine’s customer motorsport portfolio. All competitionversions of the A110 used the same lightweight aluminium chassis as theproduction version.
Along with a roll cage, Sabelt competition seats and a fireextinguisher to meet rallying’s safety requirements, the A110 Rally alsofeatures a 300PS version of the road-going car’s turbocharged engine, upratedBrembo brakes, three-way adjustable suspension and a six-speed sequentialgearbox to increase performance on the special stage.
Engineered to meet the FIA’s R-GT homologation standards, theA110 Rally is due to make its competitive debut in France this Spring withcustomer deliveries already underway.
Technical Data
A110 Légende GT
Fuel type -Petrol
Engine type - 1.8L 4cyl. 16v turbocharged
Maximum power - 252PS @ 6000rpm
Maximum torque - 320Nm @ 2000rpm
Architecture - mid-engined, rear-wheel drive
Gearbox type - 7-speed DCT, wet clutch
Unladen weight (DIN) - ???kg
Power to weightratio - ???PS/tonne
Dimensions - 4180/1798/1252mm (length/width/height)
Wheelbase - 2419mm
Track width front - 1556mm
Track width rear - 1553mm
Chassis - double wishbones front and rear
Brakes front - 4 piston fixed caliper, 320mm discs
Brakes rear - single piston floating caliper, 320mm discs
Drag coefficient - Cd: 0.32
Drag area - Cd*A: 0.621 (A 1.94m²)
Fuel tank - 45 litres
Boot capacity front - 96 litres
Boot capacity rear - 100 litres
Wheels and tyres - 205/40R18 (front), 235/40R18 (rear)
Top speed - 250kph, 155mph
Acceleration - 0-100kph (62mph) 4.5 seconds
Emissions (WLTP)- 162g/km CO2
A110 Color Edition 2020
Fuel type - Petrol
Engine type - 1.8L 4cyl. 16v turbocharged
Maximum power - 292PS @ 6400rpm
Maximum torque - 320Nm @ 2000rpm
Architecture - mid-engined, rear-wheel drive
Gearbox type - 7-speed DCT, wet clutch
Unladen weight (DIN) - 1114kg
Power to weight ratio - 3.8kg/PS (262PS/tonne)
Dimensions - 4180/1798/1252mm (length/width/height)
Wheelbase - 2419mm
Track width front - 1556mm
Track width rear - 1553mm
Chassis - double wishbones front and rear
Brakes front - 4 piston fixed caliper, 320mm discs
Brakes rear - single piston floating caliper, 320mm discs
Drag coefficient - Cd: 0.32
Drag area - Cd*A: 0.621 (A 1.94m²)
Fuel tank - 45 litres
Boot capacity front - 96 litres
Boot capacity rear - 100 litres
Wheels and tyres - 215/40R18 (front), 245/40R18 (rear)
Top speed - 260kph, 162mph
Acceleration - 0-100kph (62mph) 4.4 seconds
Emissions (WLTP)- 163g/km CO2
