Alpine A110 vs more Alpine A110s - Making the best sports car better - Autocar
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Date: 2022-04-17
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Jp
Alpine is very good because very performant with only 252HP on the basic version (292 on the A110S, and with enough equipments to use it everyday like a tourist car. It means a very enjoyable sport car with a very low fuel consumption: less than 7, 5 liters for 100 KM in a normal use. In the present environment constraints (global warming, it is perfect. No need to have 500 HP, burn 18 liters/100 KM for performances just a little better. What count is the performances, and the rate Kilogramme/HP which is 4, 3 for the A110 (3, 8 for the A110S.
Me too I like Porsche, Ferrari, corvette, but the price is usually above 150 000 euros and the fuel consumption is much more.
The deal for a manufacture today is to make a performant sport car with the lowest fuel possible consumption (and pollution. And Alpine is doing well.
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Alpine is very good because very performant with only 252HP on the basic version (292 on the A110S, and with enough equipments to use it everyday like a tourist car. It means a very enjoyable sport car with a very low fuel consumption: less than 7, 5 liters for 100 KM in a normal use. In the present environment constraints (global warming, it is perfect. No need to have 500 HP, burn 18 liters/100 KM for performances just a little better. What count is the performances, and the rate Kilogramme/HP which is 4, 3 for the A110 (3, 8 for the A110S.
Me too I like Porsche, Ferrari, corvette, but the price is usually above 150 000 euros and the fuel consumption is much more.
The deal for a manufacture today is to make a performant sport car with the lowest fuel possible consumption (and pollution. And Alpine is doing well.
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aviator2492
The Alpine A110 for its new heritage and admiration has sold around 4000+ in 2019. That is great for a start and more enthusiasts will catch onto this gem. The 718 on the other hand has been a sales flop since it came out in 2015. It suppose to be even more nimble than the 911 but sales figures barely reach half that of the 911 numbers in Europe each year.
The Subaru sound of it must be the biggest turnoff in a Porsche. The Alpine is more purebred and fun for sure, hope to see the continued increase in numbers for them.
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The Alpine A110 for its new heritage and admiration has sold around 4000+ in 2019. That is great for a start and more enthusiasts will catch onto this gem. The 718 on the other hand has been a sales flop since it came out in 2015. It suppose to be even more nimble than the 911 but sales figures barely reach half that of the 911 numbers in Europe each year.
The Subaru sound of it must be the biggest turnoff in a Porsche. The Alpine is more purebred and fun for sure, hope to see the continued increase in numbers for them.
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Jeremy
As always a joy, thanks. Having read and watched MP since he started, I know he doesn't make statements like this lightly and his opinion carries weight. I still think that commercially they should have kept the shape, but ditched some bespoke parts to lower the price point (maybe inventory parts wouldn't fit, but as it may struggle to survive, residuals should be good if not great for enthusiasts/collectors. From GT86 experience, I think it wise to go step by step with mods so you can evaluate what's helping and what is not.
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As always a joy, thanks. Having read and watched MP since he started, I know he doesn't make statements like this lightly and his opinion carries weight. I still think that commercially they should have kept the shape, but ditched some bespoke parts to lower the price point (maybe inventory parts wouldn't fit, but as it may struggle to survive, residuals should be good if not great for enthusiasts/collectors. From GT86 experience, I think it wise to go step by step with mods so you can evaluate what's helping and what is not.
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Siegbert
Why only 292HP? Some would think if Merc can achieve 421HP with a turbocharged 2. 0l 4 banger, Renault should at least get their engine to around 350HP. I mean 1. 8l is only 10% less displacement than 2. 0l but the power falls short by over 30%. Don't get me wrong, I really like the Alpine A110 and the concept behind it( a curb weight below 1200KG is just phenomenal) but it lacks power, to conquer competitor cars like the Toyota Supra or the BMW M2.
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Why only 292HP? Some would think if Merc can achieve 421HP with a turbocharged 2. 0l 4 banger, Renault should at least get their engine to around 350HP. I mean 1. 8l is only 10% less displacement than 2. 0l but the power falls short by over 30%. Don't get me wrong, I really like the Alpine A110 and the concept behind it( a curb weight below 1200KG is just phenomenal) but it lacks power, to conquer competitor cars like the Toyota Supra or the BMW M2.
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Blake
I have so much respect for the A110. Greatly appreciate they kept it lightweight. I just can't get excited about an automatic transmission sports car. I just be getting old here in my thirties but I'm going after the Lotus or even the Porsche alternative simply for the manual gearbox. Less computers in my sports car the better. Getting an Elise while I still can
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I have so much respect for the A110. Greatly appreciate they kept it lightweight. I just can't get excited about an automatic transmission sports car. I just be getting old here in my thirties but I'm going after the Lotus or even the Porsche alternative simply for the manual gearbox. Less computers in my sports car the better. Getting an Elise while I still can
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carpediem1140
As an owner of an A110S I can state also that both cars (A110 and A110S) are absolutly driving fun! Smiling every day on every road! It is so engaging and nothing is really comparable. Whoever wants to buy something like this kind of sportscar. Test drive the Alpine A110 and A110S. some hours. Then just decide what you felt about driving.
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As an owner of an A110S I can state also that both cars (A110 and A110S) are absolutly driving fun! Smiling every day on every road! It is so engaging and nothing is really comparable. Whoever wants to buy something like this kind of sportscar. Test drive the Alpine A110 and A110S. some hours. Then just decide what you felt about driving.
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Fuego
I run the Eibach Pro kit lowering with spacers lowering 24mm on standard Legend wheels, the spoiler, tune up to 300cv (LifeA110 now runs that power) and just changed geo to sport setting suggested by David Pook, a totally more focused car without compromising the A110 original idea. No need for the S unless you're a track addict.
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I run the Eibach Pro kit lowering with spacers lowering 24mm on standard Legend wheels, the spoiler, tune up to 300cv (LifeA110 now runs that power) and just changed geo to sport setting suggested by David Pook, a totally more focused car without compromising the A110 original idea. No need for the S unless you're a track addict.
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Ein
I think too, a manual gearbox would be a nice option! And a more hardcore V6 engined version! In my oppinion, we are having nice Six cylinder sportscars like Supra, Cayman GTS 4. 0. a V6 Alpine and a potential new Ferrari Dino would fit perfectly too! -
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I think too, a manual gearbox would be a nice option! And a more hardcore V6 engined version! In my oppinion, we are having nice Six cylinder sportscars like Supra, Cayman GTS 4. 0. a V6 Alpine and a potential new Ferrari Dino would fit perfectly too! -
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Rahul
I wish this car was sold on India! But I doubt how many people would buy it considering it's a really expensive Renault and most people here are brand conscious. Idc though, I love this car! I would have it over a 718 Cayman S any day.
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I wish this car was sold on India! But I doubt how many people would buy it considering it's a really expensive Renault and most people here are brand conscious. Idc though, I love this car! I would have it over a 718 Cayman S any day.
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autos
My father has just got a Alpine a110 gt and it accidentally came with a carbon fiber roof when there only meant to be with the s model. So apparently hes the only one who's got the standard gt and has a carbon fiber roof -
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My father has just got a Alpine a110 gt and it accidentally came with a carbon fiber roof when there only meant to be with the s model. So apparently hes the only one who's got the standard gt and has a carbon fiber roof -
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