2017 Alpine A110

It’s pronounced “Al-peen,” and named for the type of driving Alpine founder Jean Rédélé designed his cars to be adept at. It’s been 24 years since the last Alpine A610 rolled off the assembly line. The new A110 was designed from the ground up with a primary goal in mind: Lightness. Throughout the A110, from its all-aluminum body and all-aluminum chassis to the integrated components, it delivers weight savings, agility, and efficiency. Less than 2,500 pounds, with a rear/mid-engine places the Alpine squarely facing tough competitors like the Porsche Cayman or Audi TT. Hit the mountain roads and find out if Colin Chapman is still right in saying “Simplify, then add lightness.” Alpine is banking he was.