Alpine Teases Next-Generation Electric A110 Sports Car With Design Sculpture

French sports-car brand Alpine, a division of Renault Group, has unveiled a design sculpture previewing the next-generation A110 ahead of the production model's official debut. Instead of showing a camouflaged prototype or standard teaser image, the automaker showcased the swoopy art piece to offer enthusiasts a first look at the styling direction of its upcoming lightweight two-seater.

The third-generation A110 transitions to a fully electric powertrain, though Alpine insists it will stay true to its lightweight ethos. The company describes the upcoming model as the world's first true electric sports car. Underneath the bodywork is a brand-new aluminum-intensive architecture developed specifically for performance models. It features an 800-volt electrical system and a dual-battery layout, with cells split between the front and rear to achieve an optimal 40:60 front-to-rear weight distribution.

Rather than adopting a conventional skateboard-style floor battery pack that would elevate the car, Alpine packaged the battery cells around the cabin occupants. This layout preserves the low-slung stance and balanced proportions expected from an A110 while matching the agility of the outgoing gasoline model. Electric propulsion comes from a rear dual-motor configuration equipped with torque vectoring. Alpine targets a driving range exceeding 340 miles (547 kilometers), a figure selected specifically so the car can complete three full-power laps around the Nürburgring Nordschleife.

Although electrification remains the brand's primary focus, an internal-combustion engine is still a distinct possibility. Alpine CEO Philippe Krief stated that the bespoke architecture was intentionally engineered to accept an engine, transmission, and fuel tank with minor modifications. This flexibility is kept open primarily to pursue opportunities in markets outside Europe, such as the United States, where emissions regulations are less strict. Additionally, Alpine plans to introduce a 2+2 derivative reviving the A310 nameplate with a targeted range of 370 miles (595 kilometers). The design sculpture will be exhibited to the public at the 2026 Paris Motor Show starting October 12.