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An updated version of the Alpine A110 sports car has been revealed, with more performance, more technology and a new three-tier line-up that features a 296bhp S variant as the flagship.
Prices for the updated A110 start from £49,905 in the UK, and Alpine hopes the changes will help keep the car competitive against the likes of the Porsche 718 Cayman and the Audi TT.
Buyers can choose between three specifications in the new line-up, called A110, A110 GT and A110 S. The entry-level model comes with the same 249bhp turbocharged 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine as before, which is mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox.
However, the GT and S variants feature a more potent version of the powertrain, which develops 296bhp and 340Nm of torque, which is good enough for the A110 to sprint from 0-62mph in 4.2 seconds, before reaching a top speed of 171mph (with the limiter removed, that is).
Little has changed on the styling front. Alpine’s target was to retain the retro lines of the A110’s grandfather from the Sixties, as they’re a big part of the car’s appeal. The biggest difference is the new rear wing on the range-topping S model.
Instead of focusing on the cosmetics, Alpine spent its time working on the A110’s equipment and infotainment. So, there’s a new seven-inch infotainment system inside, which features a voice recognition system, real-time traffic updates and fuel-price information.
Source: Autoexpress