Alpine Puts Next A110 Through U.S. Crash Tests as EV-First Sports Car Keeps ICE Option

Overview

• Alpine confirms the next-generation A110 will debut as an electric sports car built on the new Alpine Performance Platform.
• CEO Philippe Krief says the platform can accept an internal combustion engine, preserving the option for ICE versions if conditions change.
• The company is conducting U.S. crash testing on the upcoming A110, a step that suggests a potential path to the American market.
• Reported technical details include dual motors on the rear axle, two 800V battery packs targeting a 40:60 weight balance, an aluminum suspension, and active torque vectoring.
• Outlets report multiple derivatives on the way, including a coupe, a spider, and a larger 2+2, with timing described as a debut later this year by some and road launch in 2027 by another.