Alpine A110S

Mike_993 · 5 Nov 2019

Mike_993 said:
991.2GTS said:

Thanks for the pics. The Abyss Blue does look good, similar to Iris Blue looking at the pictures. The only problem is it doesn't appear to be an option for the S. The launch colour for the S is the Matt thunder grey, which is a £4.5k option. How it can be deemed a launch colour when they want to charge that for it, is beyond me. That's the only outrageous option though, everything else either comes as standard or is reasonably priced.

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Hadn't clocked the S version, more power, cup chassis and some other extras.
Seems that's the one to go for budget permitting.

Did you do a test drive?

991.2GTS · 5 Nov 2019

Not yet. Going to a launch event in Manchester next Sunday, hoping to have a go in one then.

I looked at the standard model last year, and was tempted. But when the S came along, it made more sense. All the reviews I've read/watched, have been overwhelmingly positive, so I'm hoping for great things.

Robertb · 5 Nov 2019

I love a zingy lightweight 4 cyl, but its odd how everyone lambasts the 718 for being a 4 cyl, yet seem to not mind it in the Alpine.

Maybe Porsche trend-setting again?

991.2GTS · 5 Nov 2019

Robertb said:
I love a zingy lightweight 4 cyl, but its odd how everyone lambasts the 718 for being a 4 cyl, yet seem to not mind it in the Alpine.

Maybe Porsche trend-setting again?

I think the move away from 6 was always going to be an issue for the 718. Especially the noise, when compared with the 981.

The power to weight ratio might make people more forgiving of the Alpine. The Cayman S is 235hp per tonne, and the A110S is 262hp per tonne. And once you've specc'd a Cayman S to match what comes mostly as standard on the Alpine, it's about £3-4K more expensive by my reckoning.

Mike_993 · 5 Nov 2019

991.2GTS said:
Robertb said:

I love a zingy lightweight 4 cyl, but its odd how everyone lambasts the 718 for being a 4 cyl, yet seem to not mind it in the Alpine.

Maybe Porsche trend-setting again?

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I think the move away from 6 was always going to be an issue for the 718. Especially the noise, when compared with the 981.

The power to weight ratio might make people more forgiving of the Alpine. The Cayman S is 235hp per tonne, and the A110S is 262hp per tonne. And once you've specc'd a Cayman S to match what comes mostly as standard on the Alpine, it's about £3-4K more expensive by my reckoning.

Interesting stats. I get the whole 6 cylinder bit with my 993 and daily BMW however the 718 in both forms is a superb machine. I do however find the niche element of the Alpine quite appealing.

andyobro · 6 Nov 2019

I love the idea of the 110, its the gearbox that puts me off more than the 4 pot though. I want to be stirring the porridge pot

GMG · 6 Nov 2019

..not sure I could spend£50 odd k on a flammable Renault :floor:

Hertsdriver · 15 Nov 2019

GMG said:
..not sure I could spend£50 odd k on a flammable Renault :floor:

Not sure anyone is spending £50k on a Renault, flammable or otherwise.....
Alpine is and always will be a standalone brand, affiliated very closely with (and now owned by) Renault, but this is definitely not a Renault. In the same way a Matra Ranchero wasnt an Alpine despite being built by Alpine in the same factory as the A610...

GMG · 15 Nov 2019

...the Ranchero was a turd but the Bagherra looked good to these eyes...

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991.2GTS

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991.2GTS

Imola

Mike_993

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andyobro

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GMG

Suzuka

Hertsdriver

Hockenheim

GMG

Suzuka

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