Alpine’s track-focused road warrior has arrived. The A110 R Ultime isn’t just the most potent Alpine ever built—it’s a middle finger to compromise wrapped in French racing pedigree.
Limited to 110 units, this final evolution of the A110 platform pushes the engineering envelope to its breaking point.
The Numbers That Matter
The 1.8-liter turbo four now delivers 345 bhp and 420 Nm of torque—a significant 80 Nm jump over the previous R Turini. Forged pistons and motorsport-derived connecting rods handle the increased boost from a revised turbocharger.
Zero to 100 km/h? 3.8 seconds. That’s proper supercar territory from a car weighing about as much as your average executive’s ego.
The real magic isn’t straight-line speed but what happens when corners enter the equation:
- 160 kg additional downforce compared to the A110 R Turini
- 20 seconds faster around the Nürburgring than the standard A110 R
- 3.2 kg/hp power-to-weight ratio that embarrasses cars costing twice as much
Aero That Works, Not Just Shows
The R Ultime wears its track intentions on its sleeve.
Every aerodynamic element serves a purpose. The front splitter with flexible lip, side skirts, and adjustable biplane rear wing aren’t Instagram accessories—they’re functional pieces developed by the same team that builds Alpine’s racing machines.
Cooling vents punctuate the hood. Fins direct airflow around the front wheels. The ducktail spoiler works in harmony with the rear wing to plant the car at speed.
This isn’t boy-racer cosplay. It’s calculated aggression.
Track Hardware, Road Legal
The chassis receives equally serious attention. Four Öhlins adjustable dampers connect to lightweight 18/19-inch forged wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 rubber.
When it’s time to shed speed, 330 mm AP Racing bi-material discs with high-performance pads handle deceleration duties. The titanium Akrapovič exhaust system sheds weight while delivering a soundtrack that makes turbocharged four-cylinders sound like proper instruments again.
Alpine’s engineers have created something increasingly rare: a car that delivers visceral thrills without digital filters or artificial enhancement. The A110 R Ultime is analog performance in a digital world.
It’s the kind of car that reminds us why we fell in love with driving in the first place—immediate, communicative, and unfiltered. That it comes from France rather than Italy or Germany makes it all the more special.
