Yahoo Autos 300-hp Alpine A110 R blurs the line between a race car and a street car
One of Europe's tastiest forbidden fruits just got even better. Renault-owned Alpine announced an evolution of the A110, a heritage-inspired coupe powered by a mid-mounted engine, that's decked out with carbon fiber and fitted with a long list of racing-derived components.
It's not too far-fetched to argue the A110 didn't need to lose weight; at around 2,456 pounds in its heaviest configuration it weighs about as much as a Mazda MX-5 Miata. Alpine nonetheless put the coupe on a diet, and the A110 R tips the scale at 2,385 pounds. The list of specific parts includes a carbon fiber hood, 18-inch carbon fiber wheels that channel more cooling air to the brakes, and a carbon fiber insert that replaces the rear window. Inside, the company added a pair of single-shell Sabelt seats made with carbon fiber and six-point harnesses.
