Renault has pulled the wraps of the crazy Renault Alpine A110-50 Concept, including full specifications. The concept has been created to celebrate the 50th birthday of the Alpine Berlinette.
As previously revealed, the concept is based on the Renault Megane and features a 3.5-litre mid-mounted engine producing 294kW. A surprise is just how lightweight this thing is, tipping the scales at 860kg.
With six-piston front brakes clamping 356mm discs, as well as racing suspension, and all that aero, this thing would be an absolute cracker of a drive. In the words of Axel Breun, Concept and Show Car director,
“Developing this concept car was a great adventure. It was a catalyst for creativity. We wanted to make a Berlinette that was of our time, and which boldly embodies Renault’s passion for motorsport. We were guided by our hearts and emotions.”
Full specifications are as follows:
| CHASSIS | |
| Type | Tubular 25CD4S steel chassis with semi-load bearing engine and gearbox |
| BODYWORK | Carbon |
| Aerodynamic features Front splitter, diffuser, rear wing | |
| ENGINE | |
| Position | Longitudinal, mid-rear |
| Type | Renault V4Y – 6 cylinders – 24 valves – 3,498cc |
| Bore x stroke | 95.5mm x 81.4mm |
| Injection/ignition | Magneti-Marelli Marvell 6R |
| Maximum power | 400hp at 7,200rpm |
| Maximum torque | 422Nm at 6,200rpm |
| Maximum revs | 7,500rpm |
| TRANSMISSION | |
| Type | Rear-wheel drive |
| Gearbox | Six speeds + reverse – sequential |
| Gear shift | Semi-automatic (pedal-operated clutch and paddle) |
| Differential | Limited slip differential |
| Clutch | Cerametallic twin-plate 184mm-diameter clutch |
| SUSPENSION & BRAKES | |
| Suspension | Double wishbones, adjustable two-way Sachs damper/spring assemblies, front anti-roll bar |
| Front brakes | Ventilated steel discs (Ø 356mm x 32mm) with six-piston AP Racing callipers |
| Rear brakes | Steel discs (Ø 330mm x 32mm) with four-piston AP Racing callipers |
| WHEELS & TYRES | |
| Wheels | Aluminium alloy – Front: 8 x 21 / Rear: 9.5 x 21 |
| Tyres | Michelin 245-35 x 21 (front) and 265-35 x 21 (rear) |
| DIMENSIONS, CAPACITIES | |
| Length/width/height 4,330mm / 1,961mm / 1,230mm | |
| Front/rear track | 1,680mm / 1,690mm |
| Fuel tank | 30 litres |
| Kerb weight | 880kg |
