On the occasion of the Grand Prix de France, Alpine unveils a funny concept. This “A110 E-ternité” is a 100% electric and convertible variant of the berlinetta.
From 2020, the new boss of the Renault group Luca de Meo affirmed his desire to transform Alpine into electric. A full range of battery-powered models will be launched in the coming years, including an SUV manufactured in Dieppe. For prepare minds for this important transition, and at the same time celebrate the 60th anniversary of the berlinetta, the brand with the arrowed A unveils an original concept.
Revealed as part of the 2022 French Grand Prix, which takes place this weekend from July 23 to 24 on the Castellet circuit, this study was manufactured in the greatest secrecy by a team of engineers from the brand. In less than a year, they created the Alpine “A110 E-ternity”. It is named after the sentence launched by Luca de Meo after his arrival at the head of Renault: “I want to electrify Alpine to inscribe it in eternity”. This sentence is also repeated on a small plate placed inside, under the central console.
In terms of style, the A110 E-ternité stands out with an immaculate white color and black rims. A body kit is added, not necessarily the most chic with its sills and prominent bumpers and its headlight lids worthy of the accessories department of Norauto or Feu Vert… The rear window has stickers in the shape of hexagons. On board, the dashboard is classic but receives a central touch screen much larger than the standard system. The audio system has also been revised for the occasion with 8 speakers including a subwoofer.
A rolling laboratory…
Entirely electric, the A110 E-ternité is a rolling laboratory and should remain at the concept stage for the time being. The study embeds an electrical assembly of 178 kW, the equivalent of 242 hp. This is therefore less than the Alpine A110 and A110 GT and S sold in series, which offer 292 hp and 300 hp respectively. The torque is 300 Nm, against 320 or 340 Nm for the thermal A110s.
Thanks to the synergies of the Renault group, modules from the electric Mégane E-Tech are used. The 60 kWh battery pack would allow up to 420 km of autonomy. The cells have been separated into several pieces to better integrate them into the envelope of the vehicle and thus best respect the distribution of the masses (42/58 against 43/57 for the thermal). Thus, four modules are placed at the front and eight at the rear, with a positioning in the rather free space.
A specifically designed gearbox
To transmit this electrical power, a specific DCT dual-clutch gearbox was designed by the engineers in-house. It incorporates the electronically controlled technology of the standard A110, but with only two gears and revised clutches to allow the passage of high torques. The box is also designed to be light, which was one of the watchwords of the specifications: to electrify the A110 by equaling the performance, balance and agility of the thermal version.
The weight goes from 1,120 kg to 1,378 kg on this variant (+ 258 kg). The performances are therefore relatively close to those of the more powerful thermal berlinetta, with a 0 to 100 km/h set at 4.5 seconds, a top speed limited to 250 km/h and a 1000 meter start-stop in 23 .7 s (compared to 22.8 and 22.4 s for the A110 and A110 S).
Innovations to be found in series?
In addition to this unprecedented electric motor, Alpine has developed other innovations and technical solutions based on this concept. For instance, the coupe was transformed into a convertible after numerous customer requests. Entirely produced in-house, this solution is intended to be simple and light, without affecting the rigidity of the traditional A110. It is therefore two roof shells injected with recycled carbon. Likewise, Alpine has used many elements made from recycled materials such as linen. For the moment, we do not yet know if the brand will dare to offer these elements as standard on its models. But Alpine does not exclude it!
Photos : Alpine.
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On the occasion of the Grand Prix de France, Alpine unveils a funny concept. This “A110 E-ternité” is a 100% electric and convertible variant of the berlinetta.
From 2020, the new boss of the Renault group Luca de Meo affirmed his desire to transform Alpine into electric. A full range of battery-powered models will be launched in the coming years, including an SUV manufactured in Dieppe. For prepare minds for this important transition, and at the same time celebrate the 60th anniversary of the berlinetta, the brand with the arrowed A unveils an original concept.
Revealed as part of the 2022 French Grand Prix, which takes place this weekend from July 23 to 24 on the Castellet circuit, this study was manufactured in the greatest secrecy by a team of engineers from the brand. In less than a year, they created the Alpine “A110 E-ternity”. It is named after the sentence launched by Luca de Meo after his arrival at the head of Renault: “I want to electrify Alpine to inscribe it in eternity”. This sentence is also repeated on a small plate placed inside, under the central console.
In terms of style, the A110 E-ternité stands out with an immaculate white color and black rims. A body kit is added, not necessarily the most chic with its sills and prominent bumpers and its headlight lids worthy of the accessories department of Norauto or Feu Vert… The rear window has stickers in the shape of hexagons. On board, the dashboard is classic but receives a central touch screen much larger than the standard system. The audio system has also been revised for the occasion with 8 speakers including a subwoofer.
A rolling laboratory…
Entirely electric, the A110 E-ternité is a rolling laboratory and should remain at the concept stage for the time being. The study embeds an electrical assembly of 178 kW, the equivalent of 242 hp. This is therefore less than the Alpine A110 and A110 GT and S sold in series, which offer 292 hp and 300 hp respectively. The torque is 300 Nm, against 320 or 340 Nm for the thermal A110s.
Thanks to the synergies of the Renault group, modules from the electric Mégane E-Tech are used. The 60 kWh battery pack would allow up to 420 km of autonomy. The cells have been separated into several pieces to better integrate them into the envelope of the vehicle and thus best respect the distribution of the masses (42/58 against 43/57 for the thermal). Thus, four modules are placed at the front and eight at the rear, with a positioning in the rather free space.
A specifically designed gearbox
To transmit this electrical power, a specific DCT dual-clutch gearbox was designed by the engineers in-house. It incorporates the electronically controlled technology of the standard A110, but with only two gears and revised clutches to allow the passage of high torques. The box is also designed to be light, which was one of the watchwords of the specifications: to electrify the A110 by equaling the performance, balance and agility of the thermal version.
The weight goes from 1,120 kg to 1,378 kg on this variant (+ 258 kg). The performances are therefore relatively close to those of the more powerful thermal berlinetta, with a 0 to 100 km/h set at 4.5 seconds, a top speed limited to 250 km/h and a 1000 meter start-stop in 23 .7 s (compared to 22.8 and 22.4 s for the A110 and A110 S).
Innovations to be found in series?
In addition to this unprecedented electric motor, Alpine has developed other innovations and technical solutions based on this concept. For instance, the coupe was transformed into a convertible after numerous customer requests. Entirely produced in-house, this solution is intended to be simple and light, without affecting the rigidity of the traditional A110. It is therefore two roof shells injected with recycled carbon. Likewise, Alpine has used many elements made from recycled materials such as linen. For the moment, we do not yet know if the brand will dare to offer these elements as standard on its models. But Alpine does not exclude it!
Photos : Alpine.
Also read on Auto-Moto.com:
Alpine A110 GT vs Honda Civic Type R : mélange des genres
New Alpine A110 Tour de Corse 75: a limited edition of 150 units
New Renault Mégane Alpine: first official indiscretions
