Alpine A110 Légende GT and Color Edition: the two special editions of the legendary French sports car

Alpine and the Renault Group promised that the Geneva Motor Show would be the venue where we would not only see important new developments, but also two special editions of the A110. Although the motoring event could not take place due to the coronavirus, the French subsidiary has fulfilled its mission and, despite the disappointment of not being able to attend the show, has delighted us with the Alpine A110 Légende GT and Color Edition. These two limited editions are born to further accentuate the essence of the French sports car, a model that rose from its ashes to reclaim what was once its own.

Both seek to highlight the A110’s attributes in some way and, although their objectives differ, Alpine has managed to make its favourite child an even more special car. Only 400 lucky buyers will be able to enjoy the Légende GT, while the Color Edition will remain in production for a limited time.

Légende GT

Alpine wanted to bring out that sophistication and elegance so characteristic of French cars, and this special edition called Légende GT has been the perfect excuse to do so. Now, the A110’s bodywork can be dressed in Mercury Grey metallic, Intense Black or Abyss Blue, shades that contrast perfectly with the 18-inch wheels with a specific design and finished in light gold.

In the cabin, the Sabelt seats have been upholstered in amber leather, a material also present on the door panels. At the same time, the Alpine team will give the 400 owners of this special edition a set of suitcases trimmed in the same leather, a very special nod to the elegance and exclusivity that characterised the A110’s forebears.

Mechanically there is no difference at all, so the French sports car continues in this Légende GT version using the 1.8-litre four-cylinder engine capable of delivering 252 CV. However, an improved exhaust, more powerful Brembo brakes, a rear camera and a Focal audio system aim to set this special edition apart from a standard A110, which is available from 69,300 euros.

Color Edition

Alpine also wanted to take the opportunity to show a pairing between its historical past and fashion, two worlds that have made the A110 Color Edition a reality. The French brand intends with this edition to offer, for one year only, units finished in iconic colours such as this Sunflower Yellow that the 2020 A110 Color Edition will wear.

Various black details, such as the logos or the 18-inch GT Race wheels, aim to create an attractive contrast with the colour chosen for this year. The brake calipers are finished in anthracite and the roof can optionally be made of carbon fibre, a material that will continue to give the car its striking yellow-and-black look.

At the same time, all the tricolour badges in the interior have been replaced with others finished in yellow or carbon fibre. The steering wheel also uses this colour to shape its characteristic vertical line, as do the logos on the fixed-back Sabelt seats that sit in the A110’s cabin, stealing the spotlight.

For this special edition, Alpine’s engineers chose the A110S as the base, the more performance-oriented variant of the French sports car. Although the engine is the same 1.8, this time the Color Edition delivers 292 CV, a figure that allows it to reach 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds. This edition is already available at a price of 71,000 euros.