Alpine has unveiled the prototype for the third-generation Alpine A110, dubbed the Alpine A110 Future, which features a fully electric (EV) powertrain at the ongoing Goodwood Festival of Speed in the United Kingdom.
Not much is revealed about the upcoming sports car other than that it is based on an all-new architecture, dubbed the Alpine Performance Platform (APP), which underpins the prototype.
Masking the new APP platform during public testing, the test mule uses modified bodywork from the outgoing petrol A110, though it features significantly wider wheel arches that hint at a wider width for the upcoming production all-new A110.
Alpine says APP is designed to accommodate various body styles and drivetrain configurations. On the Alpine A110 Future, it demonstrates the two-seat coupe layout, featuring a split battery pack at the front and rear to achieve a 40:60 front-to-rear weight balance.
The drivetrain consists of two rear-mounted traction motors, dubbed the dual rear e-powertrain, which feature Alpine’s new Active Torque Vectoring 2.0 system and Wheel Slip Torque Control. This setup helps reduce understeer at corner entry and mid-corner by actively managing load transfer and torque under acceleration and lift-off.
It also features an 800-volt architecture that splits the power at 25% front and 75% rear, incorporating cell-to-pack construction and a die-cast aluminium casing that contributes directly to the stiffness of the car’s chassis. To balance rapid track-side charging with everyday usability, the electrical architecture also includes a 400-volt boost charging system.
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Alpine CEO Philippe Krief stated they are targeting a kerb weight around 1500kg for the production version. While that makes it considerably heavier than the 1100kg petrol car it replaces, it successfully matches the weight of its current internal combustion engine (ICE) sports car rivals.
Despite the weight penalty, the third-generation A110 reportedly matches the current car’s low driving position and height. The cabin is also hinted to be spacious for a two-door sports car, as Alpine designed it to comfortably fit a full range of driver and passenger sizes.
The extensive weight and thermal optimisation serve a distinct performance goal. Alpine claims the cooling and battery management systems are engineered to allow the car to complete three full laps of the Nürburgring Nordschleife without any battery derating or loss of performance, ensuring it can handle intensive track use.
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