Alpine A120: new images of the sports car that succeeds the 1960s legend

Alpine has unveiled new images of the A120 model that will be presented at the Geneva Motor Show. The French sports car could offer around 250 CV of power.

The new Alpine A120 will be presented at the Geneva Motor Show, and we have new images of the sports car that succeeds the legendary 1960s Alpine A110. The French manufacturer has revealed images of the ultra-light seats of the A120 and claims that, despite their low weight (13.1 kg), they offer impressive lateral support.

Alpine has increased its coverage of the A120 as its debut in Geneva approaches. A few days ago, the French brand published some illustrations of the sports car showing the major aerodynamic effect achieved by its flat underbody and rear diffuser. “Airflow will be a key factor in the performance and efficiency of the new Alpine. The combination of a flat floor, a technique taken from competition and supercar racing, together with a rear diffuser located beneath the rear bumper will allow for great aerodynamic downforce and excellent stability,” says an Alpine spokesperson.

Based on the images leaked of the new A120, it appears that the production version will remain faithful to the design of the prototype revealed a year ago. Although there is no official confirmation yet, everything points to the Alpine A120 using a 1.8-litre engine derived from the 1.6-litre turbocharged unit of the Renault Clio RS. It is therefore expected that the French sports car will offer power close to 250 CV and accelerate from 0-100 km/h in about 4.5 seconds. A 300 CV version is also among Alpine’s future options, as is a convertible variant. What we know for certain is that the car will be rear-wheel drive with a mid-engine layout, since the following video shows a vent located behind the rear window.

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Alpine has confirmed that 1,955 units of a special edition of the A120 will be built. The first units will only be available in 12 European countries, although the French brand has confirmed that sales of the A120 will expand to other territories in the future. The price of the French sports car will be positioned between 55,000 and 60,000 euros, so the A120 will be a direct rival to models such as the Porsche Cayman or the Audi TT.

Source: Autocar