To say that the current Berlinette has left its mark is an understatement. She, who officially retired on June 17, won many awards and left indelible memories to all the lucky ones who were able to get behind the wheel.
Will the next generation be better? This is what we wish for him, even if the task seems very difficult. For the head of the company, this goes without saying… The new A110 is aimed at being longer and wider.” has excel in all areas what made it successful, such as the feeling of lightness. The new platform allows us to achieve perfect integration of mechanics and electronics. “he told our colleagues from Autocar.
He clarifies that 95% of components are new. and are not shared with the rest of the Renault group. Based on the APP (Alpine Performance Platform), it has two batteries and a dual powertrain at the rear. This distribution makes it possible to maintain a low height, comparable to the current one, and a low driving position. Alpine specifies that the 800V battery system (but with 400V recharge) distributes his energy is 25% in front and 75% in back.
Is the back still as mobile?
As for the powertrain, it includes the new Alpine Active Torque Vectoring 2.0 system with two rear electric motors. Another tool, the wheel slip torque control system, should “ reduce understeer on entry and mid-turn, control of load transfer and torque during acceleration and leg lift. »
The brand indicates that it spends a lot of time “virtually.” It required chassis development, mechanical calibration, tire development, and new control functions. more than 45,000 km on the simulator.
If Alpine promises a car that’s fun to drive (especially thanks to its weight cap of 1,500kg), special attention is paid inside : ” We’ve done a lot of work to create a timeless interior: not a space saturated with screens, but a highly intuitive environment with the driver at the center. »
The mule of the next A110 in action.