Stunning Renault Alpine A 110-50 Concept Car

This is the absolutely gorgeous Renault Alpine A 110-50! The car has been created to mark the Alpine Berlinette turning 50 this year. This new concept features carbon fibre bodywork in a blue that is a re-interpretation and refresh of the classic original ‘Alpine Blue’.

The engine is mid-rear; a 3.5 litre 24-valve V6 churns out around 400 horsepowers. The car uses the carbon air intake employed for Mégane Trophy V6. Transmission is a semi-automatic six-speed sequential gearbox, as well as a twin-plate clutch that can be controlled using either the clutch pedal or a paddle on the steering wheel. Braking is equally impressive. At the front, large 356mm-diameter steel discs are slowed by six-piston calipers. At the rear, the discs are 330mm in diameter, while the calipers are four-piston models.

Developed on the same technical platform as Mégane Trophy, the Renault Alpine A 110-50 concept car also boasts the same chief technical characteristics.

“For everybody on the team, it was a dream come true to work on an Alpine concept car. We wanted to put this car firmly in the modern day, while resonating with its heritage.” said Laurens van den Acker, Senior VP, Corporate Design.

This is probably one of my favourite car designs of recent memory. It looks purposeful, futuristic and racy with elegant flowing lines. The jewellery on the car sets it off beautifully and the fact that it comes with the Alpine name makes it even more special. So it might show the diamond badge of a Renault. I don’t care. Even if it is only half as good as the figures suggest, I want one.

Pricing Announced For New 2012 Ford Focus ST

This is one of the most eagerly anticipated hot hatchbacks for a long time – it is the new Ford Focus ST! Powered by a direct-injection 2.0-litre, all-alloy, turbocharged, four-cylinder EcoBoost engine, the new Ford Focus ST develops 250PS, yet remains capable of returning 39.2mpg and CO2 emissions of 169g/km – 20 per cent better than its predecessor.

Other sporting features include a unique suspension setup, a variable speed steering system, performance brakes, a unique paint job and a trapezoidal front grill demonstrating the performance nature of the car.

“Ever since the arrival of the legendary GT40, Britain has become the spiritual home for performance Fords – and demand from UK enthusiast customers has always been strong,” said Mark Ovenden, Ford Britain managing director. “This latest Focus ST is a global car that will excite customers around the world – but especially those in Britain.”

The Ford Focus ST will go on sale from 1st June 2012, priced from £21,995 on the road. I have no doubt that this will fly out of the showrooms.

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