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Alpine Sets Its Sights on the Hypercar Elite
After unveiling its highly anticipated first crossover, the A390, Alpine is raising the stakes once again in the world of high-performance automotive engineering. The French automaker, renowned for its motorsport heritage and innovative engineering, has revealed ambitious plans to rival supercar giants like Ferrari and Lamborghini with a groundbreaking 1,000-horsepower hybrid hypercar scheduled for launch in 2028.
Cutting-Edge Hybrid Powertrain and Performance
According to recent statements from Renault CEO Luca De Meo and Alpine’s brand chief Philippe Krief, the upcoming Alpine hypercar will harness a potent 1,000-hp hybrid system. This advanced setup is set to feature a turbocharged V6 engine powering the rear wheels, complemented by individual electric motors driving each of the front wheels. This tri-motor configuration promises exceptional torque vectoring, rapid acceleration, and true all-wheel drive performance—placing Alpine’s new flagship squarely in the company of modern legends like the Ferrari SF90 and Lamborghini Revuelto, though with a unique V6 at its heart rather than larger V8 or V12 powerplants.
Vision, Innovation, and Market Positioning
Krief revealed that the hypercar is designed with three core objectives: to elevate the Alpine brand, to serve as a technological innovation lab for both Alpine and the broader Renault Group, and to become a commercially viable business model. As with their recent success in endurance racing at Le Mans, Alpine is leveraging its performance DNA to push the boundaries of what's possible in the hypercar segment—with a clear ambition to challenge industry heavyweights.
Design and Future Model Lineup
While design specifics remain under wraps, Krief confirmed the upcoming supercar won’t reflect Alpine’s recent Alpenglow concept. Instead, the yet-unnamed hypercar will chart its own path in terms of aesthetics, likely blending Alpine’s rich motorsports legacy with future-facing design. The marque is committed to rolling out five all-electric models by 2030, including an all-electric successor to the famous A110 and a revival of the A310 nameplate as a 2+2 electric sports car.
Advanced Engineering by Alpine Hypertech
Powertrain development is spearheaded by Alpine Hypertech, the motorsports division formed after Renault’s Formula 1 engine program concluded. This entity remains deeply involved in R&D and the World Endurance Championship, ensuring that Alpine’s supercar will benefit from the latest race-bred technologies and innovations.
Global Ambitions and Comparisons
Alpine’s forthcoming hypercar will position the brand among the world’s automotive elite, much like Lamborghini’s latest hybrids or Ferrari’s SF90. With plans to enter the US market, Alpine is clearly committed to expanding its global reach. Its current lineup, including performance models like the A390 crossover and A290 hot hatch, showcases Alpine’s expertise in blending sports engineering with road-ready versatility.
Car enthusiasts and hypercar collectors alike should keep a close watch as Alpine prepares to introduce a vehicle that promises to redefine performance and innovation standards—and potentially give even Ferrari a run for its money.
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