Renault yesterday unveiled the new Alpine Vision Gran Turismo concept as a 1:1 scale model at the Festival Automobile International in Paris. It will soon make its debut in virtual form in the popular Gran Turismo video game series.
Aesthetically, the Alpine Vision Gran Turismo is a complete success previewing the future Alpine that will be introduced in 2016. A double composite shell was produced to give form to the concept car while revealing some of the technical elements that lie beneath. The front end takes its inspiration from the A110, while the vertical fins at the rear recall the A210 and A220.
The roll cage is stylishly integrated, as is the engine air intake duct on the left-hand side. A butterfly door design facilitates access to the cockpit where the visible stitching of the leather seat is redolent of the famous cross pattern, complete with blue thread that
brings a modern feel. The almost rectangular steering wheel, which we often see on endurance racing prototypes, is crowned by digital instruments. Finally, the rearview mirrors have been replaced by a high-definition camera.
The technical specs of the Alpine Vision Gran Turismo concept are impressive:
- Mid-mounted 4.5L V8 engine rated at 450 horsepower;
- 7-speed sequential gearbox;
- Top speed of 320 km/h;
- Weight of just 900kg.
