In production since 2017, the Alpine A110 pays homage to the original 1960s model with its four-cylinder engine and rear-wheel drive. Despite its stunning appearance and lightweight design, the pricey A110 is nearing the end of its production cycle.
According to former CEO Laurent Rossi, now focused on special projects within the Renault Group, the mid-engine A110 will be discontinued by the end of 2026 to make way for its zero-emission successor. Meanwhile, the Renault-owned Alpine brand is working on a hardcore version of the already potent A110 R.
Likely named the A110 RS, this model, also rumored to be the A110 Trophy-R in homage to the Megane Trophy-R, has been spotted testing at the Nurburgring. It’s not the first time the car has been seen at the legendary circuit, and it’s not the first time it’s been spotted in test mode at the Caracciola-Karussell entrance.
Similar to the R in many aspects, the RS boasts additional aero elements and carbon-fiber components. Notably, a small carbon-fiber aerodynamic fin adorns the rear window cover, distinguishing it from the R. The wheels and rear wing mounts also differ, signaling improvements over the go-faster S version.
The electric replacement for the A110, alongside the upcoming SUVs, may also target the US market. This return is facilitated by dealer group AutoNation and investment firm RedBird. Furthermore, a four-seat coupe, the A310, is in the pipeline, with the first US-bound vehicle anticipated for delivery in 2027.
Alpine aims to launch seven electric vehicles by 2030, an ambitious goal for the Renault-owned brand. Despite this, Alpine achieved its third consecutive year of double-digit sales growth in 2023, selling 4,328 units of the A110, a 22 percent increase over 2022 and surpassing even Dacia’s 17 percent growth in sales.
