The next-generation Alpine A110 will debut later this year with an electric powertrain, and it is designed to also accommodate an internal combustion engine, Alpine CEO Philippe Krief told Autocar. “We will offer the first true EV sportscar to the market. It will be true to Alpine’s DNA and outperform the best of today’s combustion sports cars, thanks to the Alpine Performance Platform. Beyond this, by remaining agile and flexible, Alpine will to be able to react in real time to market evolutions; our strategy is as adaptable as it is robust,” Krief said in a statement. “Yes, the platform is designed to accommodate an internal combustion engine,” Krief told Autocar, alluding to the possibility that the next A110 will not be confined to be EV-only. The new A110 will be electric. The goal of Futuready (Renault Group’s future plan) is to be prepared for the future, so we have developed the platform to receive an ICE,” Krief continued. While the platform’s adaptability does not necessarily confirm an ICE-powered version of the future A110, he said that the manufacturer needs to be ready for any future changes in emissions and powertrain legislation which have fluctuated in recent years, especially in Europe and in the United States, he said. The flexibility give Alpine the option of offering the next-generation A110 in more markets, where electrification demands are not as advanced, according to the publication. “At the moment we focus on Europe. If having an [internal combustion] engine offers opportunities for Alpine in other markets then we can make it,” the brand’s CEO said. According to the report, the APP enables the next A110 to have a weight distribution of 40:60 front to rear thanks to two separate battery packs, an arrangement that should help the coupé retain its ICE-powered predecessor’s shape. Its suspension will be aluminium, and the car will feature integrated braking and steering systems, it wrote. This will feature a dual-motor, rear-wheel drive powertrain, and this could feature the in-wheel motor configuration as featured in the Renault 5 Turbo 3E. Active torque vectoring is being developed in order to provide a lightweight feel, aided by a low-slung, “Formula 1-inspired” driving position with a vertically set steering wheel and key instruments within easy reach. Compare prices between different insurer providers to save the most on your car insurance renewal compared to other competing services. Many payment method supported and you can pay with instalment using Atome, Grab PayLater or Shopee SPayLater.