Alpine has reached a historic milestone – 70 years of pushing the boundaries in automotive performance and motorsport excellence. Founded in 1955 by Jean Redele, Alpine quickly became synonymous with agility, elegance and competitive spirit. The brand built its reputation through lightweight sports cars, culminating in the legendary A110 which dominated rally racing in the 1970s. Today, Alpine continued to thrive under the Renault Group balancing heritage with innovation while expanding into Formula One (F1) and endurance racing. As Alpine enters this new era, it honours its past while embracing a bold future centred on electrification and high-performance engineering.
Jean Redele, a visionary engineer and racing driver, founded Alpine with the belief that lightweight designs and clever aerodynamic could deliver superior performance. His approach led to the iconic A110 which dominated the 1970s rally scene culminating in Alpine’s victory in the inaugural World Rally Championship in 1973. Alpine’s success extended beyond rallying with notable achievements in Le Mans endurance racing and more recently F1.
Alpine secured its first 24 Hours of Le mans class victory in 1978 and remains a contender in endurance racing. Since rebranding Renault’s works team as Alpine in 2021, the team has competed in F1 establishing a foothold in motorsport’s highest echelon.
This new electric high-performance model signals Alpine’s future direction. A tribute to Alpine’s heritage featuring improved aerodynamics, a refined interior and new powertrain options. A track focused version with carbon fibre components, increased horsepower and exclusive anniversary branding.
Alpine has evolved significantly from its early days of lightweight rear-engine sports cars adapting to modern performance demands and electrification. Classic A110 (1963-1977), a rally champion that brought Alpine to the global stage. A310 (1971 -1985), a more powerful Gt-style coupe designed for road and competition use. Modern A110 (2017-Present), a revival of the classic designed combining retro styling with cutting-edge engineering.
Future models blend performance and sustainability with a focus on aerodynamics,, lightweight construction and battery efficiency. A290 electric city car, a small agile EV designed for urban driving. A390 sports fastback, high-performance EV expected to rival Porsche and Lotus in the premium sports car segment. New electric A110, set to arrive in 2026, the next-gen A110 will maintain Alpine’s lightweight ethos while leveraging electric powertrains for instant torque.
Positioning itself as France’s premier performance brand, aiming to rival Porsche with high-performance electric sports cars. Their Alpine Performance Platform (APP) will support multiple EV models, including a next-gen A110 set to arrive in 2026. While shifting towards electrification, Alpine remains committed to F1 and endurance racing ensuring its racing DNA stays intact. With investments in lightweight battery technologies and potential hyrdogen-powered vehicles, Alpine is building a future focused on sustainability plus innovation, while staying true to its motorsport heritage.
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