- Alpine A110 R Ultime is the flagship version of the A110
- New sports car comes with 1.8 turbo-4 engine with 345 hp
- Pricing starts at 265,000 euros (approximately US$289,000)
The only Alpine model currently on sale is the A110 central enginebut the beautiful sports car is coming soon and Alpine is marking the performance peak with the A110 R Ultime, a hardcore flagship limited to just 110 units worldwide.
The A110 R Ultime made its debut on Monday at Paris Motor Show 2024where Alpine announced a starting price of 265,000 euros (approximately US$289,000). And for buyers with very deep pockets, Alpine will offer 15 examples in a faded blue finish. This version costs 330,000 euros ($360,000).
Deliveries of the A110 R Ultime in markets where Alpine operates begin next year. The U.S. isn’t one of the markets, but Alpine plans to start sales here in 2027, likely with a pair of electric crossovers.
The A110 R Ultime stands out for its details on the front panel, a small stabilizing fin on the engine cover, a large rear wing with manual adjustment, the addition of a ducktail-shaped spoiler and body-colored deflectors, or air curtains, on the flanks. of the rear fascia.
2025 Alpine A110 R Ultime
Other performance features include an Akrapovic titanium exhaust system, Öhlins adjustable shock absorbers, an AP Racing brake package, and forged wheels (18-inch front and 19-inch rear) shod with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires.
Power comes from the A110’s 1.8-liter turbo-4, Rated here at 345 hpor about 50 hp more than the engine produces in the smaller A110 R and A110 S models. The only transmission offered in the A110 range is a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic, and this remains unchanged in the A110 R Ultime, albeit some tweaks have been made to handle the new car’s higher torque runs of 310 lb-ft.
Using launch control, the A110 R Ultime will accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in 3.8 seconds, according to Alpine.
The A110 R Ultime has extra significance for Alpine as it also hopes to mark the end of the road for the brand’s gas engines. Alpine is working seven new models for launch this decade, and all will be electric vehicles. This will include the recently revealed Hot hatch A290one A390 compact crossover which was presented at the Paris motor show by a thinly veiled concept version and an electric successor to the A110. Alpine also took advantage of the Paris show to present a supercar concept powered by a hydrogen engine that Alpine may end up using in motorsport.