The Alpine A110 R Ultime just crushed the Nürburgring lap time of its predecessor, slicing a full 20 seconds off the A110 R’s best. That puts it at 7 minutes and 15 seconds—a serious jump that leaves the BMW G87 M2 trailing by more than 18 seconds. It’s now sitting dangerously close to the Lexus LFA Nürburgring Package, a supercar that was built with this track in mind. The A110 R Ultime is Alpine’s farewell to the mid-engine A110, and it’s going out at full throttle. The next chapter is electric, but before that shift, Alpine wanted to see just how much more speed it could squeeze from the lightweight coupe. Turns out, quite a bit. Read More Listen to Bugatti Tourbillon’s V16 as It Screams Around Nardò Alpine’s Hardest-Hitting A110 Yet The A110 R Ultime is Alpine’s most extreme take on the A110 yet. The lighter, faster, and more aggressive coupe gets a 345bhp turbocharged engine, up from the standard A110 R, with 310lb ft of torque driving the rear wheels. A faster-shifting six-speed auto keeps power on tap, launching it to 62mph in 3.8 seconds. New carbon fiber elements, larger scoops, and additional inlets across the body help the Ultime generate 160kg more downforce than the A110 R. That’s serious grip for a car that thrives on lightweight agility. And speaking of weight—Alpine hasn’t confirmed final numbers, but thanks to extensive carbon fibre bodywork and weight-saving tweaks, the Ultime is expected to stay under 1100kg. On the Nürburgring, it punches well above its weight. Quicker than the BMW M4 CSL and 991 Porsche 911 Turbo S, it gets within five seconds of the Mercedes-AMG GT R and just two seconds off Jorg Bergmeister’s Carrera GT lap. Alpine pulled directly from its GT4 racing program to refine the Ultime, and it shows. Every tweak serves one purpose—to take the fight to the Porsche Cayman GT4 RS. Is the A110 R Ultime Worth Its Price? The A110 R Ultime isn’t just Alpine’s fastest model—it’s also its priciest. €265,000 gets you the standard version in France, but if you want the La Bleue edition, expect to pay €330,000. That extra cash buys you a Peugeot Sport-inspired two-tone paint job, but under the skin, it’s the same car. UK pricing? Still a mystery. So, why the eye-watering price tag? French emissions regulations. Cars with more horsepower and higher CO2 emissions get hit with massive taxes, pushing the Ultime’s price well above its rivals. It’s not the upgrades making it expensive—it’s government policy. Read More 2025 Corvette ZR1 Smashes Five Lap Records Across America Alpine is at least giving buyers options. You can pick from 27 exterior colors, choose a painted carbon bonnet, and mix up the interior with four Alcantara shades. That’s plenty of personalization, but does it make up for the cost? The Ultime is still slower than the Porsche Cayman GT4 RS, a car that’s significantly cheaper. So, is it a collector’s dream or just overpriced? That depends on whether you want the fastest A110 ever—or if you’d rather save a chunk of cash and buy something quicker. Source: Alpine
