Vehicle model
Alpine A110
The A110 is Alpine's iconic sports coupe, whose name pays tribute to the legendary "Berlinette" that won rallies in the 1960s and 1970s. Relaunched by Renault in 2017, the modern A110 is a mid-rear-engine two-seater designed around an assumed lightweight philosophy, with an aluminum body and structure keeping weight around 1,100 kg. It comes in several versions (base, GT, S, R) prioritizing agility, driving precision and pleasure over maximum power, which places it as a direct rival to the Porsche 718 Cayman. Aimed at driving enthusiasts, it has received much praise from the press. A new, electric generation is announced on a dedicated aluminum platform. On the tire and wheel side: performance fitments, with wheels generally of large diameter (often around 18 inches); in Quebec, suitable winter tires are essential given the low ground clearance and the rear-wheel-drive character.
History
History of the Alpine A110
The A110 is Alpine's iconic sports coupe, whose name pays tribute to the legendary "Berlinette" that won rallies in the 1960s and 1970s. Relaunched by Renault in 2017, the modern A110 is a mid-rear-engine two-seater designed around an assumed lightweight philosophy, with an aluminum body and structure keeping weight around 1,100 kg. It comes in several versions (base, GT, S, R) prioritizing agility, driving precision and pleasure over maximum power, which places it as a direct rival to the Porsche 718 Cayman. Aimed at driving enthusiasts, it has received much praise from the press. A new, electric generation is announced on a dedicated aluminum platform. On the tire and wheel side: performance fitments, with wheels generally of large diameter (often around 18 inches); in Quebec, suitable winter tires are essential given the low ground clearance and the rear-wheel-drive character.
Technology
Technologies, engines and platforms
A two-seat, mid-rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive coupe with an aluminum structure prioritizing lightness. A four-cylinder turbo gasoline engine (about 250 to 300 hp depending on the version) with a dual-clutch transmission. The future generation moves to electric power on a dedicated aluminum platform with an 800-volt architecture.
Tires and wheels
Tire and wheel compatibility
Les sportives Alpine, comme l'A110, privilégient des pneus de performance montés généralement sur des jantes de grand diamètre, souvent autour de 18 pouces, avec des montes parfois différentes à l'avant et à l'arrière (propulsion). L'A290, citadine survitaminée dérivée d'une base Renault, adopte des diamètres plus compacts. Au Québec, des pneus d'hiver de qualité sont indispensables et obligatoires en saison froide pour ces véhicules à fort couple et basse garde au sol. Vérifiez toujours dimension, indice de charge et de vitesse, ainsi que l'entraxe (bolt pattern) exacts sur l'étiquette du véhicule avant tout achat, sans présumer de chiffres précis.
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