French automaker Alpine has begun phasing out production of its acclaimed A110 sports car, a lightweight internal combustion icon, signaling the industry’s broader transition toward an all-electric future for performance vehicles.
The A110, often dubbed the “French McLaren” for its emphasis on agility and driving purity, will cease production by mid-2026. Its discontinuation marks the end of an era for a model that symbolized Alpine’s rebirth as a prestige brand within the Renault Group.
This move aligns with a wider industry trend, as other “old-school” sports cars, including the Porsche 718 Cayman, are also being retired, often due to evolving regulations like new cybersecurity requirements.
Alpine has initiated the final production run of 1,750 units of the internal combustion A110. Out of these, 50 will be the highest-performance A110 R 70 variants to leave the assembly line.
The A110 R 70 features 300 horsepower, a refined chassis, and extensive carbon fiber components on the roof, hood, and rear spoiler to minimize weight. This specific high-performance variant has seen a total production run of 770 numbered units.
The A110 R 70 is available starting around $135,000. This model embodies the brand’s philosophy of pure driving, a legacy inherited from founder Jean Rédélé, prioritizing connection and mechanical purity over raw power.
Current standard A110 models offer 252 hp, with the A110 GTS, which replaced the GT and S versions, delivering 300 hp. The base A110 starts at approximately $79,500, while the GTS begins around $97,200.
The A110 drew inspiration from the original 1962 Alpine model, a motorsports legend that won the first World Rally Championship in 1973.
The brand organized a farewell event for the current A110, including a ride-along at Belgium’s iconic Spa-Francorchamps circuit with Formula 1 driver Mick Schumacher.
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While the current A110’s production concludes, the Alpine name will continue in motorsports. The brand is preparing for an all-electric future, with an electric A110 successor slated for a 2026 debut.
The upcoming electric model is expected to be slightly larger, with an estimated weight of 3,197 pounds (1,450 kg), and will utilize Alpine’s new high-performance APP platform. This launch will complete Alpine’s envisioned electric vehicle trio, which also includes the A290 and A390, signaling a new era for the French automaker.