Alpine announced the A110 R Turini, a slightly more affordable derivative model of the Alpine A110 R , on December 4, 2023 (local time). It has been decided that the car will be introduced in Japan as well, and will be exhibited at the Alpine booth at Tokyo Auto Salon 2024, which will be held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba from January 12, 2024. The Japanese price has been announced as 15.5 million yen. Only 24 units will be sold. Purchase applications will be accepted at authorized Alpine dealerships from January 12 to 21, 2024.
The Alpine A110 R is the most radical model in the lineup, leveraging the know-how cultivated in motorsports including F1 to refine aerodynamics, further reducing the weight of the lightweight A110 body and improving driving performance with a dedicated chassis.
About the new Alpine “A110 R Turini”
A slightly more affordable version of the A110 R , the A110 R Turini, will be priced at a staggering 100,000 euros. One of the reasons for the R’s so-high price is its extensive use of carbon fiber. The model’s front splitter, hood, side skirts, engine cover, diffuser, and rear wing are all made from the real thing, as are its luxurious wheels. The A110 R Turini retains the carbon body signature, but swaps the high-tech rims for less exotic 18-inch multi-spoke aluminum wheels.
About the Alpine A110 R
The Alpine A110 R is even lighter than the Alpine A110 R, thanks to the use of lightweight and strong carbon materials such as a carbon bonnet, carbon engine cover, full carbon wheels, and custom carbon seats. To further improve aerodynamics, a new diffuser shape, swan-neck rear spoiler mount, side skirts, and a front bonnet with air intakes are adopted. The custom chassis, which is lower than the Alpine A110 S and has increased roll rigidity, is equipped with adjustable ride height and dampers with adjustable damping force.
The Alpine A110 R’s focus on weight reduction and improved driving performance is evident. The car’s interior and exterior utilizes more carbon fiber, a material widely used in Formula 1, than ever before, resulting in an astonishingly light A110 R, weighing just under 1,100 kg. Aerodynamics have been enhanced to reduce drag and generate greater downforce, and the design of various parts, including the hood, rear window, and diffuser, has been redesigned for the first time in the A110 series. The Alpine A110 R’s original wheels, developed in collaboration with supplier Duqueine, are made entirely of carbon fiber. They are fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires, 215/40 R18 in the front and 245/40 R18 in the rear. The car is equipped with a high-performance Brembo brake system.
With its dedicated chassis, 1.8L direct-injection turbo engine producing 300 hp, and racing-car-like interior, the Alpine A110 R offers an unprecedented driving experience and an even more radical feeling. The single-shell seats, manufactured by Sabelt®, are also made entirely of carbon fiber, contributing to weight reduction. Both the driver’s and passenger’s seats are equipped with six-point seat belts.
The Alpine A110 R is equipped with a 1.8-liter turbo engine and a 7-speed DCT in the center of the body. It produces a maximum torque of 340N・m at 2,400rpm and a maximum power output of 300ps at 6,300rpm, accelerating from 0 to 100km/h in 3.9 seconds using launch control , and reaching a top speed of 285km/h. Boasting overwhelming performance, the Alpine A110 R is the pinnacle of the A110 series.
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