The Alpine A110S, the most radical version of the French sports car, is now priced in Spain

Renewing an icon is never a simple process, but we must acknowledge that Alpine masterfully revived the A110. It was in 2017 that the French brand unveiled its reinterpretation of the A110 at the Geneva Motor Show, and many were quick to fall under its spell. Thanks to an ideal power-to-weight ratio, fun and driving sensations were guaranteed behind the wheel of the French sports car. However, Alpine wanted to go further, which is why it launched the A110S, a name that denotes a more radical variant and which is now priced on the Spanish market.

Taking the same formula used to conceive the standard A110 even further, Alpine has managed to create a more extreme and sporty vehicle. To achieve this, not only have a series of aesthetic changes been made, but also mechanical ones, drastically setting it apart from a standard A110.

At first glance, we find various parts finished in carbon fibre, which improve the visual appearance and help reduce weight. The Fuchs forged alloy wheels perform a similar task diligently and, together with the carbon fibre roof, manage to lower the weight of the French sports car by 1.9 kg.

The cabin of the A110S has also undergone certain modifications, visible through the Alcantara used on various parts and the orange stitching that contrasts perfectly. Indeed, these aesthetic improvements would be in vain if it were not for the mechanical side, which Alpine’s engineers have altered with great skill.

The engine responsible for bringing the S variant to life remains the same 1.8-litre turbocharged four-cylinder found throughout the range. However, on this occasion the heart is capable of producing 292 CV and 320 Nm of torque, figures that move a total mass of just 1,114 kilos, meaning the power-to-weight ratio endows the car with a precision and sportiness worthy of high-flying supercars.

These upgrades come at a cost that Alpine has set at 66,500 euros for the Spanish market. At this price, the A110S enters into an even more direct battle with models such as the Alfa Romeo 4C or the Porsche Cayman. However, given the existence of the Renault Megane R.S Trophy-R, the Alpine’s close cousin with which it shares its engine, we can expect the French brand to present even more radical versions.