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In a poignant farewell to a beloved era, amanico introduces the Alpine A110 R70, the final limited edition of the A110 before its transition to an all-electric future. This post not only showcases the R70's unique specifications and aesthetic but also serves as a critical juncture for the community to reflect on Alpine's strategy and the broader automotive landscape.
The A110 reference represents a specific offering within the Alpine product line, known for its distinct design characteristics and manufacturing period. This model is recognized by collectors for its particular aesthetic, which sets it apart from other references in the brand's history. Its production run concluded in the late 1970s, marking it as a piece from a defined era of the manufacturer.
Details regarding the case material, dimensions, and the specific movement caliber are integral to understanding the A110. The construction of the case and the type of crystal used contribute to its overall presentation and durability. The movement, whether automatic or manual, and its power reserve are key technical aspects that define its functionality and appeal to enthusiasts.
For collectors, the A110 holds significance as a reference that is no longer in current production, with the last modern examples having been phased out of the catalog. The scarcity of these pieces, particularly those from the final production years, contributes to their appeal in the secondary market. Its place in the brand's lineage offers insight into the evolution of Alpine's design philosophy.
A beautiful way to go out, but very very very sad
Instead of building that A290 keep building the 'expensive' special edition A110's and develop an aluminium hot hatch that weighs around 1100 kilos. Make it a bit less better built and put an engine with 200 hp to keep the price reasonable. After that develop a second aluminum hot hatch the size of a Peugeot 205 with around 120 hp and a weight of 700 kilos , I will gladly save up for one of those. Dreaming, dreaming .... Bim
It is a nice final edition for sure. As for transition to electric, the A110 as it is now was a loss leader to revive the brand. A brilliant car but they would have needed to sell at least 5 times as many to cover the costs. Still, they put the brand on the map, which should hopefully allow them to place the larger volume vehicles successfully and make a sustainable brand out of Alpine.
The 200 hp from a 1.4 turbo ? The 120 hp from a 1.4 NA ? With those kerb weights and modern engines fuel consumption at normal speeds would be amazing. Who better than you knows that a very light car is easy on wear, tear and fuel consumption when driven in normal easy going traffic. That 700 kilo Hot hatch would have 165 types and small disc brakes, suspension components are lighter ... etc etc ... . Offcourse the EU would consider it too dangerous for the roads.
Would first of all produce a higher loss. And just like with some other brilliant cars, like the first NSX, the market wasn't there for more, unfortunately. A lot of what the owners and enthusiasts appreciate about the A110 simply doesn't have mass market appeal these days.
I think for me the blue is the best colour, and piff who needs to see where they have come from only forward and side vision really matters. I wonder if Alpine hadn't spent so much on an F1 team maybe they could have used the money on this and other models. Marc
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