In the middle of the strong rumors that indicate that Franco frankntoto He has great chances to return to Formula 1 and get on Alpine In the Grand Prix of Emilia Romagna, in Isola, the French brand has everything ready to present its new car.
Alpine is a company that belongs to Renault Group And because of its history and its actuality, it is related to more sporty and exclusive models. This will be the case of the new A390, whose public debut is expected by the end of the month.
If there is a model that identifies with the French brand that is the A110, a coupe that He gained notoriety for his design and performance in mountain competitions In Europe, as of the 60s. After the rebirth of the company, the new generation of the A110 was presented in 2017. The intention of the company is that the new model carries “the spirit” of those referents.
The A390, however, is a crossover electric type fastbackwith capacity for five passengers and with the ability to house three engines. It is that despite its qualities as a family vehicle, the company does not want to get away from its sports history.
The official presentation of the model is scheduled for May 27in the French city of Dieppe, before the celebrations for the 70th anniversary of the brand.
According to the French company, the A390 incorporates 85% of the design concept of the A390_β, a prototype presented in the 2024 Paris Motor Show that advanced the forms of the new crossover.
It measures 4,615 mm long, 1,885 mm wide and 1,532 mm high. Its design incorporates distinctive elements such as the light firmwhich Alpine calls cosmic dust, and a rear light bar that can extend up to 80 mm to improve aerodynamic efficiency.
The A390 can be driven by up to three engines: with an engine on the front axle and two in the rear, offering four -wheel drive and an estimated power of up to 600 hp. That is why this model is also expected to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 4 seconds.
Its three electric motors allow the new model to have Active Torque Vectoringa system that allows make the passage in curve more efficient and fast. In addition, it carries five driving modes, including the new Track Modewhich adjusts the ESC configuration (electronic stability control).
There will also be a variant with two engines, one on each axis, integral traction and a lower power; and a third with just an engine and front traction.
Inside, it shows an evolution of the Alpine Telemetrics system offers a novel graphic experience on its screens. Despite being electric and silent, for the A390 A “Symphony” was developed Made by Devialet, French specialist in acoustic engineering, to stimulate the senses when driving. This 13 -speakers audio system uses space technologies for maximum surround impact.
Before its launch to the market, the dynamic performance of the fastback Deportivo de Alpine was testing at the avant -garde Technological Center Aporeux, France. Its 4,100 meter wet test track is ideal to bring to the Limit A390 with its two specific 20 and 21 inches tires.