2020 Alpine A110

Presenting this 2020 Alpine A110 Pure finished in its signature Alpine Bleu a modern sports coupe that quietly reminds the automotive world what driving purity truly feels like. Developed by Alpine in Dieppe, France, this isn’t another contemporary performance car built purely to chase Nürburgring lap times or horsepower figures. Instead, the A110 follows a far older philosophy: build the car light, keep the chassis alive, and let balance do the talking.

At just over 1,067 kg, depending on specification, the A110 feels refreshingly different in a world where modern performance cars regularly tip the scales well beyond 1.5 tonnes. It’s not about brute force. It’s about agility, feedback, and the delicate dialogue between driver, chassis, and road surface.

Power comes from a 1.8-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine, mounted mid-ship to deliver ideal weight distribution. While the output figures are respectable, what matters more is how the engine delivers its performance, with accessible torque across the rev range and a responsiveness that perfectly complements the car’s lightweight architecture.

Paired to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, gear changes arrive quickly and seamlessly, allowing the driver to stay focused on the rhythm of the road rather than the mechanics of shifting.

But the real engineering story lies underneath.

The A110 is built around a glued and welded aluminium chassis, designed from the outset for rigidity while maintaining minimal mass. Suspension comes in the form of double wishbones at all four corners, a configuration typically reserved for the front axle in most sports cars. Here, Alpine engineers insisted on the full setup, allowing the chassis to maintain exceptional composure and precision through corners.

Inside, factory-fitted Sabelt lightweight bucket seats position the driver low within the chassis, reinforcing the car’s sense of connection. Braking duties are handled by Brembo brakes, featuring equal-sized rotors front and rear, delivering consistent stopping power without the overly assisted numbness found in many modern systems.

A factory telemetry system integrated into the head unit turns every drive into an engineering exercise. Drivers can monitor boost pressure, throttle input, lap times, and other performance data, subtle reminders that the A110 was developed not only for winding mountain passes, but also for the occasional track day.

The DNA of this car runs far deeper than its modern form suggests.

The coupe silhouette, the lightweight philosophy, and the focus on balance all trace directly back to the legendary Alpine A110 Berlinette of the 1970s. That car dominated rally stages across Europe and famously conquered the Rallye Monte-Carlo, establishing Alpine as a brand synonymous with agility and finesse rather than brute power.

This modern A110 carries that philosophy forward. Instead of trying to overpower physics, it works with it. Steering feel, chassis movement, and weight transfer are all part of the driving experience, something increasingly rare in the modern era of filtered performance cars.

With Alpine confirming that production of the A110 will cease around 2026 as the brand transitions toward electrification, cars like this represent the closing chapter of an era. A lightweight, petrol-powered Alpine built entirely around driver engagement may soon become a piece of history.

Equally important is how this particular example has been cared for.

This 2020 Alpine A110 Pure has been maintained by the authorised Alpine dealership since day one, ensuring it has received the proper servicing and attention expected of a car of this calibre. Its factory warranty concluded during last year’s major service, and notably, the current year’s service has already been completed and covered by the present owner.

Such careful ownership ensures the car remains exactly as the engineers intended — sharp, precise, and ready to be driven.

Now offered at $168,800, this A110 represents an opportunity to experience one of the most celebrated modern lightweight sports cars while values remain grounded.

For enthusiasts who understand that lightness is performance, this is a car worth considering seriously.

Get in touch with us to find out more, and experience firsthand why the Alpine A110 continues to be one of the most rewarding driver’s cars of its generation.