Alpine is preparing to stretch its electric sports-car ambitions with a new 2+2 coupe intended to challenge the Porsche 911. Likely to wear the A310 name — a nod to the brand’s 1970s coupe — this larger sibling will ride on the same advanced APP (Alpine Performance Platform) architecture as the compact A110, but with room for two rear seats and longer-range practicality. CEO Philippe Krief makes no secret of his plan: Alpine wants a broader family that mirrors the 911’s range, with the A110 remaining the more focused, lightweight two-seater beneath it.
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The roadmap is clear. After the electric A110 and a Spyder soft-top due in 2027, the rear-wheel-drive A310 coupe is scheduled for launch in 2028, followed by a Spyder convertible. APP’s flexibility means Alpine can expand beyond pure EVs: all-wheel drive, mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants are technically feasible, and internal combustion options could be considered for markets where electrification moves at a different pace. Krief frames this not as a retreat from zero-emission goals but as pragmatic breadth — keep exclusivity intact while opening doors to new customers and territories. Weight and handling remain central to Alpine’s identity. The current combustion A110 sits at just over 1,100 kg, one of the lightest new cars on sale, and the APP layout has been engineered to integrate electric drive without destroying that agility. That means the A310 aims to feel Alpine-like — taut, responsive and driver-focused — even as it expands in size and function.
Performance prospects are tantalizing. Alpine’s A390 coupe-SUV already produces up to 474 bhp, which equates to roughly 481 hp, and a hefty 810 Nm of torque from its tri-motor, AWD setup. That car sprints to 100 km/h in about 3.9 seconds, and transplanting similar drivetrain tech into a lighter, more aerodynamic A310 suggests the coupe could drop that number closer to the three-second mark in an all-wheel-drive specification. Torque-vectoring motor systems developed for the A390 could be applied to sharpen turn-in and cornering balance in the A310, delivering supercar-like pace with everyday usability. Alpine’s three-tiered product strategy also points to creative uses of the platform. Models ending in “10” will be the focused, “Iconic” sports cars; “90” will denote broader, more versatile models; and a third pillar — “Exclusive” — will house ultra-low-volume, heavily modified specials drawn from Alpine’s motorsport expertise. The success of the A110 R Ultime demonstrates how far the brand will push powertrains, chassis and aerodynamics for limited-run halo cars. That blueprint opens the door for track-ready A310 and A110 variants that could rival Porsche’s GT and RS offerings. There are even wilder possibilities. An extreme Renault project built on the same APP bones fits electric motors inside each rear wheel and produces nearly 550 bhp — about 558 hp — in a compact package.
That in-wheel setup or other unconventional powertrain layouts could be adapted for future Alpine specials, allowing engineers to explore new performance frontiers while staying true to the marque’s light, emotional character. In short, the A310 is more than a second model; it’s a statement of intent. Alpine wants to broaden its reach without diluting what makes it distinctive: a driver-focused feel, engineering ingenuity and the ability to surprise.
If the platform and the plans come together, the next chapter could put Alpine squarely in contention with the established sports-car titans — offering a compact 2+2 that blends everyday sense with serious performance.
