The A110’s Journey Every manufacturer has its most iconic and greatest model, Lamborghini have the Countach, Ferrari have the F40, Jaguar have the E-Type, but for Alpine, it’s the 1963 A110. A lightweight, thoroughbred no-nonsense sports car that won the first-ever World Rally Championship, in 1973. So beloved was this car, that when Alpine returned to the public eye at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, they pioneered with a revitalised A110. A sports car that primarily focused on lightweight construction and delicate handling. A 1.8L, 252 horsepower, 1.1-tonne point and squirt delight that made petrolheads all over the world whine and wince. Read More 2025 Alpine A110 R Ultime: Highly Expensive, Limited Edition Swansong to France’s best sports car Over its eight-year run, Alpine introduced several variants of the A110. The slightly more frugal A110S, the slightly softer A110 GT, (both of which produced 288 horsepower), the hardcore 300 Horsepower A110 R, and the ridiculously expensive, super rare, 345 horsepower A110 R Ultime. Sadly the world is changing to an all-electric future, the demand for delicate lightweight balanced sports cars is at a minimum and the A110 no longer meets the EU GSR2 homologation standards. Alpine have all but confirmed that by next year, the final petrol-powered A110 will roll off the production line. Everyone assumed the Ultime would be Alpine’s swansong, their magnum opus before the A110 meets its end. However to celebrate Alpine’s 70 years since building their first sports car, the A106 in 1955, Alpine have decided to launch a special edition variant of the A110 R and an all-new model, the A110 GTS. Alpine A110 R 70: Celebrating 70 years of Alpine The A110 R currently sits on top of the A110 food chain (ignoring the rarer and more exclusive A110 R Ultime). Its 1.8l turbocharged four-cylinder delivers 300 horsepower and 250lb-ft of torque. This means 0-62mph in 3.9 seconds, a top speed of 177mph, and a roaring thrum via the Akrapovic exhaust. Appropriately only 770 A110 R 70s will be built with each showcasing Alpine’s 70th anniversary logo in exposed carbon fibre. When customising owners can choose from four exclusive interior schemes via the Atelier customisation range. Each of these cars will cost from $127,000. 210 of the 770 cars will feature three distinct liveries inspired by the classic 1955 A106. These are Bleu Caddy (70 units), Glacier Blanc (70 units) and Rouge Sismique (70 units). In addition, they will feature colour-matched Sabelt bucket seats, a numbered limited-edition plaque, and French flag accents on the exterior pillar and inside the doors. Alpine A110 GTS: The Actual Swansong Best of Both Worlds Alpine The A110 GTS is, in fact, the final iteration of the A110 to be released replacing both the A110 GT and A110 S. This car sits on the same chassis as the A110 S and with prices starting at $82,000, it costs around the same as well. However from there on in, things are very different. The A110 GTS uses the same 1.8l turbocharged 300-horsepower four-cylinder engine as the A110 R, with the same 250lb-ft of torque. It will achieve 0-62mph in a sprightly 4.0 seconds and crack the same top speed of 178mph. In addition, the TS features an optional Aero Kit inspired by the R, 18-inch GT race wheels and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres. Five new body colours are included with the GTS, including metallic finishes like Bleu Paon and Orange Acropolis and Matte finishes like Orange Solaire, Bleu Eclipse, and Gris Acier. Buyers also can opt for the new GTS grey leather interior or standard black leather or even for that extra sporty feel, the vibrant Alcantara seats. The Final Encore of the A110 The A110s days are numbered, with only 12 months left before Alpine officially pulls the plugs and focuses on a solely electric future. Until then, these two final edition A110s mark the end of an era. The end of proper no-nonsense driver-focused sports cars. Still, at least it’s going out a high. Alpine brought back the A110 namesake because of the legendary status of the model that carried that name beforehand. And it’s fair to say, the recent A110 has more than surpassed as a worthy successor. It’s undoubtedly a legendary little car and undeniably, the finest sports car to come out of France…unless you count anything Bugatti makes. F1rstMotors: Final A110 ComparisonModelA110 R 70A110 GTSYear of Release20252025Engine1.8L turbocharged four cylinder1.8L turbocharged four cylinderHorsepower300hp300hpTorque250 lb–ft250 lb–ft0–62mph (100km/h)3.9 seconds4.0 secondsTop Speed177mph (285 km/h)178mph (10 km/h)Weight1,082kg (1.1 tonnes)1,114 kg (1.1 tonnes)Power to Weight277 hp per tonne269 hp per tonneGearbox7-speed Dual Clutch7-speed Dual ClutchDriven WheelsRear Wheel DriveRear Wheel Drive Source: Alpine Cars
