Alpine A110S Debuts With 288 HP And Optional Carbon Fiber Roof
Following a handful of teasers, Alpine has taken the wraps off the new A110S.
Billed as an "intense sports car," the range-topping model has a modestly revised exterior with 18-inch GT Race wheels that feature a dark finish and Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires. They are backed up by a Brembo braking system with orange calipers and 12.6-inch (320 mm) discs.
Elsewhere, designers installed black Alpine badging and a flag detail that features carbon fiber accents. An assortment of options will be available including lightweight alloy wheels, a matte paint job and a carbon fiber roof which is 4.1 lbs (1.9 kg) lighter than the conventional roof.
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The unique styling continues in the cabin as drivers will find Sabelt sport seats with black Dinamica upholstery and orange contrast stitching. Other highlights include carbon fiber trim, aluminum pedals and a Focal audio system. Last but not least, there's a leather and Dinamica steering wheel with an orange centering strip.
Motivation is provided by a mid-mounted, turbocharged 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 288 hp (215 kW / 292 PS) and 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) of torque. It is connected to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission which sends power to the rear wheels. This enables the 2456 lbs (1114 kg) coupe to accelerate from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 4.4 seconds, before hitting a top speed of 162 mph (260 km/h).
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Besides the upgraded engine, the A110S has a retuned suspension with 50% stiffer coil springs and 100% stiffer anti-roll bars. The model also has new dampers and a 0.2 inch (4 mm) reduced ride height.
According to Alpine chief engineer Jean-Pascal Dauce, the A110S has a "very different character" than the A110 as its chassis setup makes for a "very focused sports car." He went on to say "high-speed stability and handling precision" are two of its "defining characteristics."
The Alpine A110S is currently available to order and pricing starts at €66,500 in France. The first delivers are slated for late this year and Alpine says the car is still suitable for use as a daily driver.
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Link: https://www.carscoops.com/2019/06/alpine-a110s-debuts-with-288-hp-and-optional-carbon-fiber-roof/
This is what the Porsche Cayman should be like, except with maybe a manual and a boxer. This is considerably smaller and lighter then the Cayman. Also Renault short geared the thing in order to allow drivers to rev out the engine more without getting into highly illegal speeds, sacrificing their magazine 0-60 time.
The A110 is such a gorgeous machine.
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Neat. Except for the front-3/4 view. Those two extra nostril headlights look goofy as frig.
I dig it, but if I am honest I wouldn't buy this over a Miata.
Quote from: giant_mtb on June 14, 2019, 09:44:10 AM
Neat. Except for the front-3/4 view. Those two extra nostril headlights look goofy as frig.
That's an Alpine thing
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I don't like it either but there's precedent
Quote from: Galaxy on June 14, 2019, 09:33:15 AM
Also Renault short geared the thing in order to allow drivers to rev out the engine more without getting into highly illegal speeds, sacrificing their magazine 0-60 time.
I like it. I wish more would do it
Quote from: giant_mtb on June 14, 2019, 09:44:10 AM
Neat. Except for the front-3/4 view. Those two extra nostril headlights look goofy as frig.
Quote from: 12,000 RPM on June 14, 2019, 01:55:59 PM
That's an Alpine thing
I don't like it either but there's precedent
:nono:
Those are extra lamps for rallying, you unenlightened philistines.
Quote from: giant_mtb on June 14, 2019, 09:44:10 AM
Neat. Except for the front-3/4 view. Those two extra nostril headlights look goofy as frig.
Shades of the old Hyundai Tiburon.
Quote from: 12,000 RPM on June 14, 2019, 01:55:59 PM
That's an Alpine thing
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I don't like it either but there's precedent
I love that one. That is a real car.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on June 14, 2019, 04:32:18 PM
Shades of the old Hyundai Tiburon.
Or Tasmanian Devil Facial Tumor Disease.
Quote from: Submariner on June 14, 2019, 07:18:40 PM
Or Tasmanian Devil Facial Tumor Disease.
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Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on June 14, 2019, 07:24:53 PM
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If those are aux lamp housings, the owner will surely be the king of rallye.
Quote from: MX793 on June 14, 2019, 06:42:03 PM
Or mid-90s Celica.
Oh man I had completely forgotten about those grotesque things.
Quote from: SVT_Power on June 16, 2019, 11:12:27 AM
Oh man I had completely forgotten about those grotesque things.
I didn't think were that bad. Not as good as the generation before with with the flip-ups. Better than the late 90s/early 2000s models (though that last generation was a much better performer).
No way, the frog eye Celica was the worst.... the last one was the best of the FWD cars
The last generation of Celica was not remotely good looking. Belt line was too high, rear deck was too high, and the front was too busy. It's Corolla bones were apparent in the proportions and while it might have looked cool at the time, I don't believe it's aged well at all. The '89-'93 cars were the best looking, IMO. At least of the FWD Celicas. Clean lines, good proportions, appropriate ratio of sheetmetal to glass. The '94-'98 cars were a facelift of that design with an uglier front end, but the car's overall lines and proportions were still better than the '99+ models.
1st and 2nd generation Celicas were the best-looking. The 2nd generation Liftback is sexy as hell. :wub:
(https://i.wheelsage.org/pictures/toyota/celica/autowp.ru_toyota_celica_1600_gt_eu-spec_1.jpg)
(https://i.wheelsage.org/pictures/t/toyota/celica_xx/toyota_celica_xx_3.jpeg)
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Also cool -the Japan-only Celica Camry sedan. RWD "Camry". :lol:
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Quote from: MX793 on June 17, 2019, 05:14:40 AM
The last generation of Celica was not remotely good looking. Belt line was too high, rear deck was too high, and the front was too busy. It's Corolla bones were apparent in the proportions and while it might have looked cool at the time, I don't believe it's aged well at all. The '89-'93 cars were the best looking, IMO. At least of the FWD Celicas. Clean lines, good proportions, appropriate ratio of sheetmetal to glass. The '94-'98 cars were a facelift of that design with an uglier front end, but the car's overall lines and proportions were still better than the '99+ models.
The pop-up headlight late 80's, early 90's gen were amazing looking. But of course, being Celicas, they spoke of performance and excitement they didn't deliver. :lol:
Quote from: 12,000 RPM on June 17, 2019, 04:33:26 AM
No way, the frog eye Celica was the worst.... the last one was the best of the FWD cars
:confused:
This one?
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:confused: :confused: :confused:
Quote from: 93JC on June 17, 2019, 12:02:21 PM
:confused:
This one?
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:confused: :confused: :confused:
Minus the gaudy optional body kit, it was pretty sharp.
Quote from: Laconian on June 17, 2019, 11:38:42 AM
The pop-up headlight late 80's, early 90's gen were amazing looking. But of course, being Celicas, they spoke of performance and excitement they didn't deliver. :lol:
Except the GT-Four/All-Trac. Those were awesome.
Quote from: 93JC on June 17, 2019, 12:02:21 PM
:confused:
This one?
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:confused: :confused: :confused:
Yes. Very nice design. Good proportions, good details, good size.
Lolwut
Proportions aren't bad but the details are ridiculous. It's a cartoon caricature.
The details are no worse, if not more subtle, than some of the boy racer cars out today. :huh:
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Cartoon car?
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Quote from: giant_mtb on June 18, 2019, 09:12:12 AM
The details are no worse, if not more subtle, than some of the boy racer cars out today. :huh:
I believe Car and Driver called their fluorescent GT-S an "atomic toad". It looked fuuuucked up back then. Just because Hondas today are much worse doesn't mean the Celica looked good.
:hesaid:
This is the kind of car that really needs a manual for me to be interested in. Small, light, nimble, moderately powered--all check. I'm on board, I don't need big speed, I need to feel like I'm one with the car. Then I see it's got an automatic and I immediately stop caring this car exists.