Alpine has unveiled a rally version of its A290 electric hatchback. The car has a refined chassis, a sporty interior and a special sound system to simulate the engine.
Alpine has introduced a special rally version of the A290 electric hatchback, designed for aspiring racers. The new car is estimated at 60 thousand euros - it is about 40% more expensive than the base version of the model.
The power remains at the level of the standard flagship - the front electric motor develops 220 horsepower, but now the traction is transmitted through a friction differential produced by ZF, which improves traction and controllability in difficult conditions.
The chassis design has undergone serious improvements. The car received sport shock absorbers ALP Racing, reinforced six-piston brakes with 350-millimeter discs on the front axle, as well as lightweight 18-inch wheels Evo Corse, equipped with Michelin Pilot Sport A tires. To maximize handling, engineers reconfigured the ABS system and equipped the car with a hydraulic handbrake.
Inside the A290 Rallye there are bucket seats Sabelt, and for safety there is mounted a frame. A special detail of the novelty is an external sound generator, imitating the sound of a sports car - its “soundtrack” changes depending on the speed and gas pedal pressure, creating a more realistic rally impression behind the wheel.
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