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| Possibly the most impressive part of the Alpine A110-50 is its six-speed
sequential gearbox. It comesequipped with a twin-plate clutch that can be co. Photo by Renault. |
The Renault Alpine A110-50 concept
was shown for the first time on Friday at the Monaco Grand Prix. The
Alpine was produced by Renault Sport Technologies and is based on the
same platform as the Mégane Trophy car.
The look is a mix of the DeZir concept designed by Laurens van den Acker—which we saw in Paris—and
the classic Alpine. Designer Yann Jarsalle and concept show-car
director Axel Breun helped create the new front end based on Acker's
beginnings. The new front-end look and upright diamond will be carry
over to the company's production models.
Elsewhere on the
exterior, the half-domed lamps are a nod to the past but now have full
LED yellow lighting. The rear window shows off the mid-engine layout
while the air intakes echo the wheel arches of the old Alpine
Berlinette.
To build the Alpine chassis, engineers from Tork
Engineering stiffened and further developed the Mégane Trophy platform,
adding a roll cage and bracing in the engine bay. The digital design was
done by Renault Design, Koller and Etud Integral, and final assembly
was done by Protostyle.
The car's aero setup was developed using
computational fluid dynamics. The Alpine has a hidden front splitter in
its bumper and a rear air diffuser that accelerates airflow beneath the
vehicle. The ground effects account for one-third of the downforce
created, with the rest coming by way of an adjustable rear wing.
The
Alpine uses a 3.5-liter V6 producing 400 hp and 311 lb-ft of torque. It
also uses the carbon air intake from the Mégane Trophy V6. The inlet
manifold is fed by a roof scoop, which Renault says broadens the
engine's power band.
Possibly the most impressive part of the
Alpine A110-50 is its six-speed sequential gearbox. It comes equipped
with a twin-plate clutch that can be controlled using either the clutch
pedal or a paddle on the steering wheel. It also incorporates a
limited-slip differential with adjustable preloading.
As far as we
know, the Renault Alpine A110-50 is just a concept, but it's definitely
a beauty. And, if by chance a production version does come around, we
probably won't see it in the Unite States. Until we find out more, enjoy
the gallery and let us know what you think in the Comments section
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