Alpine has unveiled a particular model of its A110 sports activities automotive to mark this yr’s a hundredth anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
The brand new A110 R Le Mans version was revealed on Wednesday at Le Mans’ Circuit de la Sarthe and brought out onto the racetrack by racing driver Sophia Flörsch. Simply 100 shall be constructed, and order books open on Thursday, Alpine has confirmed. The value is ready at 140,000 euros (roughly $150,000).
The A110 R Le Mans relies on Alpine’s hardcore A110 R that debuted final fall. The automotive is powered by the identical mid-mounted 1.8-liter turbo-4 present in different A110 variants, and delivers a peak output of 296 hp. Like all A110 variants, The A110 R Le Mans sends its drive to the rear wheels by way of a 7-speed dual-clutch automated transmission.
Distinctive to it’s the mixture of white for the principle physique and blue for the accents. The blue coloration extends to the A110 R’s normal carbon-fiber wheels, in addition to the brake calipers, rear wing finish plates, and varied Le Mans logos that litter the automotive. A small fin can also be hooked up to the rear carbon-fiber cowl as a nod to the central fin generally discovered on Le Mans-style sports activities prototypes.
For the inside, the headrests of the usual Sabelt bucket seats encompasses a Le Mans brand, and the format of the Circuit de la Sarthe is laser-engraved on the solar visor.
Efficiency numbers embrace a 0-62 mph time of three.9 seconds and a high pace of 177 mph.
This yr’s 24 Hours of Le Mans runs this weekend. Alpine may even current on the sidelines of the occasion its LMDh race automotive that may compete from 2024 within the FIA World Endurance Championship, the sequence whose spotlight is the Le Mans race.
Whereas Alpine does not at the moment function within the U.S., there may be mounting proof the model is seeking to launch right here finally. Its CEO in January stated U.S. gross sales is a key purpose for the model. Reviews then adopted in February that Alpine might companion with dealership group AutoNation to promote vehicles within the U.S., and later this month a specifically ready A110 will sort out the Pikes Peak Worldwide Hill Climb.
