Alpine Unveils A310 Vision Concept at the 2026 Paris Motor Show

At the 2026 Paris Motor Show, Alpine introduced the A310 Vision, a retro-futuristic concept that reinterprets the brand’s 1971 A310 sports car. The low-slung coupe measures 4.55 m (179.1 in) in length, 2.03 m (79.9 in) wide at the rear, and 1.18 m (46.5 in) tall, with a 2.45 m (96.5 in) wheelbase. Its exterior blends cues from the original four-cylinder A310 and the later V6 version, featuring flared rear fenders, triangular wheels, and pop-down headlights that appear only when the car is powered on. The cabin is shown through a semi-transparent canopy, revealing sculpted seats and physical controls inspired by high-end audio equipment.

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The original Alpine A310 debuted in 1971 as a larger, more comfortable sibling to the ultra-lightweight A110. The model celebrated its 55th anniversary in 2026, prompting Alpine to revisit the nameplate. The concept sits within Alpine’s broader strategy that includes the upcoming electrified A110, the A290 hot hatch, the A390 compact crossover, and a new low-volume line called Projet Spécial. Alpine, a subsidiary of Renault, has been developing the Alpine Performance Platform (APP) to underpin future electric sports cars.

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• Length: 4.55 m (179.1 in)

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• Width (rear): 2.03 m (79.9 in)

Renault’s Alpine Brand Goes Retro-Futuristic With Gorgeous Concept

• Height: 1.18 m (46.5 in)

Renault’s Alpine Brand Goes Retro-Futuristic With Gorgeous Concept

• Wheelbase: 2.45 m (96.5 in)

Renault’s Alpine Brand Goes Retro-Futuristic With Gorgeous Concept

• Powertrain speculation: sources suggest “something over 500 horsepower” could be possible, based on the APP platform’s use in the 536-hp Renault 5 Turbo 3E.

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• The company confirmed the concept is the first member of Projet Spécial, a low-volume product line that will sit alongside the high-volume “Extraordinary Everyday” line (A290, A390) and the “Icons” line (e.g., the A110). No production schedule has been announced.

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• Earlier Alpine statements pledged entry into the U.S. market before 2030 with a lineup of EVs; recent commentary notes that tariffs and slowing EV sales have cast doubt on that timeline.

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• No official power-train specifications have been released. While the APP platform currently underpins the electric Renault 5 Turbo 3E, Alpine has also suggested the platform could accommodate an internal-combustion engine, creating uncertainty about the final drivetrain for the A310 Vision.

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• Sources differ on whether the concept signals a forthcoming 2+2 sports car. Alpine has confirmed a 2+2 model planned for around 2028, but the A310 Vision is described as unrelated to that project, leaving the relationship between the two unclear.

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• “Look how cool this car is.” — Instead

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Alpine has indicated that the APP platform will also support the next-generation electrified A110, but no concrete dates have been provided for any production version of the A310 Vision or the planned 2+2 sports car. The concept remains a design exercise that may inform future low-volume specials under the Projet Spécial line.

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