Renault is developing an all-new Alpine sports car, a new report finds. Set to go on sale in the UK in 2010, the Alpine is said to be targeting the Mazda MX-5 and will steer clear of the Nissan 350Z's price point. The new Alpine will likely take some design cues from the 1960's A110.
While it remains unclear if the Alpine name will eventually spread to other models, it will make its comeback as a stand alone model. The model to be released in 2010 is heavily inspired by Renault's racing experience.
The two-seat Alpine is said to be powered by a turbocharged gasoline engine — although output is unknown — mounted mid-ship for optimal handling.
A Renault official confirmed the existence of such a car earlier this year. “We will introduce a small sports car and use our grand prix image to sell it. Formula One has a high level of safety and reliability. We want to produce a road model with the same qualities as our race entry.”
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