The new mid-engine sports car from the resurrected Alpine brand is now teased with a flat underbelly and a rear diffuser. The supercar and motorsport world inspired flat floor will help with more downforce without drag and a stable airflow underneath the car, thus the car can do away with a rear spoiler.
The new car is expected to be called A120, as the way Alpine cars are named and paying homage to the legendary A110. The profile of the car, sans the rear wing, can boast a sleeker and smooth flowing design. This uncluttered profile pays tribute to the original A110, which the new car takes its inspiration from. The final production car will stay true to the Alpine Vision Concept showcased earlier last year. The two-door coupe will have tail lights straight out of the concept car, a curved rear windshield as was seen in the A110, and circular fog lamps and headlights inching ahead on the nose all scrounged from the A110.
Earlier this month, the Renault-owned carmaker showcased the aluminium chassis along with aluminium bodywork of this upcoming car. The extensive use of aluminium in the bespoke chassis and most of its bodywork is in a bid to keep weight low. The new aluminium chassis was shown at the historic facility of Dieppe, where all the legendary Alpine sports cars were constructed indicating that the new car will also be built there.
The A120 will have a rear-wheel drive, mid-engine drivetrain. The engine will be sourced from Renault and hence the 250-300bhp power output from the 1.6-litre from the Clio RS is on the cards. The only official detail revealed by the manufacturer is that the car will do a 0-100kmph sprint in 4.5seconds. The car has been spotted doing test rounds already.
The Alpine A120 is expected to be priced between € 55,000 (approx. Rs 39.39 lakh) and € 60,000 (approx. Rs 42.97 lakh) as it will lock horns with Alfa Romeo 4C And Porsche 718 Cayman when it arrives this year. The first 1955 units will be sold as Première Edition. Expect to see the car at this year’s Geneva Motor show.
