Production of the current-generation Alpine A110 came to an end earlier this month, setting the stage for the long-awaited electric version of the A110 to make its debut soon. On Thursday, Alpine revealed the first images of the car in motion, referring to it as a “development mule” for its new Alpine Performance Platform.
The use of the term “mule” is significant, as it indicates that what we’re seeing might not be the actual electric A110 or even a concept version of it. Given that the prototype closely resembles the internal combustion A110 it will eventually replace, it is quite likely that the final design of the production car remains under wraps. This prototype could simply be based on the existing A110 body, modified to accommodate the new electric platform that will underpin its successor.
In an interview last year, Alpine’s CEO Philippe Krief mentioned that the upcoming car is being engineered to deliver over 464 horsepower while keeping its weight below 3000 pounds. Although the company hasn’t confirmed whether the A110 Future achieves these goals, it has shared several technical details. The car will feature an 800-volt electrical system, send 75 percent of its power to the rear wheels, and distribute its battery pack between the front and rear sections for balanced weight management. Alpine has also revealed that the car employs a “dual e-motor” arrangement at the rear, a key element supporting its torque vectoring system, which will play a major role in shaping the vehicle’s dynamic personality.
While the electric A110 is set to arrive first, Alpine has not ruled out the possibility of a new internal combustion variant. Krief has previously noted that the new platform is flexible enough to accommodate a petrol engine setup. He further stated in a recent interview that Alpine’s aspirations to expand into the American market might influence the company’s decision to produce such a model. With development of the electric A110 expected to conclude in October, a potential combustion-powered version could follow in the coming years.
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