Alpine has revealed the design of its next sports cars, giving a look at the Alpine Performance Platform that will first appear in the all-electric A110 successor.
The French company has a dedicated fan base because of the A110, a light car geared toward drivers, even though sales have not worried Porsche too much.
Still, things are looking up. Since starting up again in 2018, Alpine has grown to about 170 stores across the globe and had over 10,000 registrations last year, which is a first for them.
The coming electric A110 will be important in getting those numbers up as the company focuses more on electric vehicles.
The new modular platform is key to their plans and is made for high-performing electric cars.
Alpine says the design keeps the bonded and riveted aluminum build that made the A110 so quick, trying to keep a balance of sturdiness and light weight.
The design also puts two high-density 800V battery packs to keep a classic sports car weight balance of almost 40:60 from front to back.
Power will come from a newly made dual-motor rear e-axle that puts the motor, gearbox, and inverter into one part.
Alpine has not shared power numbers or battery size yet, but they say it will have quick torque and accurate control thanks to a silicon carbide inverter and a new electronic control system known as Alpine Dynamic Model.
Torque vectoring across the rear axle will change power every 10 milliseconds to sharpen handling.
The platform should work with different car shapes, like future Spider and 2+2 versions of the electric A110.
Alpine also points to a driving position inspired by F1, with a low seat, straight steering wheel, and focused cockpit design.
CEO Philippe Krief says the goal is simple: to make the best electric sports car while keeping Alpine’s light design.
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