Legendary Cars - Alpine A110 - Auto Sportive

Tapered, elegant, placed: the more I look at it, the moreAlpine A110 energy flows from every inch of the body. I'm talking about the first A110, produced from 1962 to 1977. I note this because, as many of you know, during the Geneva Motor Show this week, the new A110 was introduced to the world, which is positioned - in terms of price and quality - in the Alfa Romeo 4C and Porsche Cayman. Thus, a modern interpretation, including a very accurate one, of the first A110; a bit like Fiat with the modern 500. But the first Alpine A110 is not just a classic, it's a real icon. First he won World Rally 1973: enough to reduce him to a sports Olympus; but it is the mechanics and lines of this French coupe that make it such a special vehicle, so much sought after by enthusiasts.

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Una small french porsche 911 this is what it looks like. And this is not such a risky definition: engine the Alpine A110 actually has it in the back, like the 911, as well as the traction. The engine is, to be precise, a longitudinal four-cylinder engine that has grown in size and power over the years. The bodywork is fiberglass and the center beam frame is similar to that of the ancestor A108. The first models had 956 and 1108 cc engines. Cm, 50 and 86 hp. not much, but considered easy 600 kg The Alpine was very agile and beautiful to drive. When the 67-liter 1.3 hp engine appeared in '110, the A110 became very competitive and began to thrive in the rally world.

Il engine it continued to grow, reaching 1565 and 1605 cubic meters. cc (1647 cc in case of 1600SX). However, the aesthetic differences between the models are very minor and difficult to recognize, such as the design of the radiator grille, the width of the fenders, the front radiator or the rear fairing. It is truly wonderful to open the light door and see that small steering wheel and round instrument dials with a strong nod to the design of the headlights and retro-styled dials.

Today it is a machine for collectorsand this explains that I stunning prices... Scrolling through the online ads, you will find samples priced from 60.000 to 100.000 euros, with sharp spikes up to XNUMX XNUMX, or even more if it is a rare or special piece.