► Alpine A110 GTS announced
► A110R power and looks for less
► Apex of the updated range?
Alpine is giving the current A110 range a shake in its final 12 months of production. Not only is there a new top-end A110R 70 limited edition, celebrating 70 years since the launch of the brand, there’s also a new A110 GTS model targeting a peachy middle ground.
Alpine says the new GTS combines the sporty edge of the previous A110S with the ‘everyday comfort’ of the A110 GT. Available with an optional bodykit influenced by the A110R and the exact same power output, yet costing some £36k less than the range-topper, this could be a more reasonably priced apex for many A110 customers.
What’s new for the A110 GTS?
According to Alpine: ‘Its vocation is to provide thrills while ensuring a serene daily drive.’
The thrills are obvious in origin. The GTS includes the 296bhp / 250lb ft engine variant and the S chassis tuning that goes with this. That means plenty of power and plenty of grip, but not quite the sweet suppleness of the standard suspension fitted to 249bhp versions, including the A110 long-term test car we’ve recently been driving.
Add the optional GTS aero kit, which includes a front splitter, side skirts, rear spoiler and rear wing with carbonfibre gooseneck mounts, and promises ‘better downforce for even greater agility’, and that A110R-lite thing is in full effect. An equally optional ‘GT Race’ 18-inch wheel package comes with the same Michelin PS Cup 2 tyres as the A110R as well.
The ‘serene’ daily driving aspect is perhaps less obvious, given the firmer underpinnings. But you do get a new GTS Grey leather interior finish, the option of black leather seats or ‘colourful’ Alcantara racing seats, and a standard Focal Premium audio system.
There are a number of new paint options, too, including a trio of matte finishes.
What does the Alpine A110 GTS cost?
Pricing for the A110 GTS starts at £67,311 – a chunky upgrade over the entry-level A110, which is now priced from £55,160. But you do get that boost from 249bhp to 295bhp, as well as the more focused chassis.
Certainly it’s a bargain compared with the A110R 70, which is £103,345 – an increase that accounts for a lot of carbonfibre and an even sharper, less forgiving suspension setup.
What’s next for the Alpine A110?
The revised range marks the start of the final 12 months of production for the current A110 – which means you’re now on notice if you want to buy a petrol-powered Alpine. The next A110 is set to be an all-electric model only.
Alpine CEO Philippe Krief says the last of the present generation will be ‘passing the baton to the future electric A110’, which suggests we should be seeing the production version of the A110 EV in the early part of 2026 at the latest.
Remind us of the A110 performance stats
The standard A110 has 249bhp at its disposal, sprinting to 62mph in 4.5 seconds. The GT, S and GTS versions get a power boost to 296bhp with 0-62mph acceleration times dropping to 4.2 seconds. Top speed has previously been limited to 155mph, but with this removed flat out the A110 will go 170-177mph,
The more powerful engine has been tweaked to give maximum torque at a lower end of the rev range, and maximum power closer to the redline. A launch control function interestingly shuts off a cylinder when powering up for a ‘more engaging engine note.’