Exploring the Alpine A110 R and the Lotus Evora GTE

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• The Alpine A110 R
• The Lotus Evora GTE
• Comparison of the Two Cars
• Driving Experience
• Engine Performance
• Future Prospects
• Specifications

Introduction

Curious thing, the Alpine A110 R. It costs as much as many more powerful sports cars, has the kind of carbon-led, obsessive weight saving more commonly associated with million-pound exotica (in a compact four-cylinder sports car) and is noticeably less usable than the surprisingly civilised standard version. It really shouldn’t make any sense whatsoever – many will tell you already that it doesn’t – yet here’s the rub: it’s absolutely wonderful. Partly that’s due to what it’s based on, of course, but the methodical and expensive changes have made it even more enthralling to drive. Which didn’t seem possible.

The Alpine A110 R

The R doesn’t have any direct rivals, really, so the opportunity to drive it alongside a mid-engined sports car of both similar quality and remit was irresistible. Nobody is buying an A110 like this because they need one, obviously, which is why a comparison-cum-celebration with a Lotus Evora was so intriguing.

The Lotus Evora GTE

As is often the case with Lotus, the Evora GTE was a messy project. Originally the vision of Dany Bahar, the roadgoing GTE was going to evoke the then-new racecar with dramatic bodywork (including a little help from Mansory), almost 450hp and a sequential gearbox.

Comparison of the Two Cars

While it’s sad that the GTE didn’t leave Hethel as the car it was intended to be, there’s no such thing as a bad Evora – and certainly not one built by Lotus Motorsport. This one is number 14 of the 20, a left-hand drive auto for sale at Hofmanns of Henley.

Driving Experience

In a downpour, there can’t be a more confidence-inspiring mid-engined car out there: the exquisite composure of the damping, the glorious communication of the steering and the unerring stability of much wider tracks (110mm) means it’s anything but the intimidating road racer it might look.

Engine Performance

For all its flaws, the Evora’s engine does highlight the character deficit of the Alpine’s four-cylinder. The Evora wants revs and rewards them with that familiar, baying howl. The A110 feels content short shifting and surfing the torque; more than enough for rapid progress, though never in the same compulsive league as the chassis.

Future Prospects

Let’s hope the approach pays dividends in the future, too. As Alpine commits to an all-electric future, its enthusiasm for and experience of lightweighting can only help. Central to the A110’s brilliance, and never more evident than in the R, is its lack of mass.

Specifications

Ringkasan

Alpine A110 R adalah sebuah mobil sport yang unik dan menarik. Meskipun memiliki harga yang tinggi dan penekanan pada penghematan berat yang ekstrem, mobil ini tetap menyenangkan untuk dikendarai. Meskipun banyak yang meragukan keberadaannya, Alpine A110 R menunjukkan bahwa kekuatan mobil tersebut melebihi ekspektasi. Bagaimana pandangan pembaca tentang mobil sport ini? Apakah Anda tertarik untuk menguji mobil ini atau memiliki preferensi yang berbeda?

Di sisi lain, Lotus Evora GTE menunjukkan kualitasnya sebagai mobil sport yang kuat meskipun memiliki kekurangan di beberapa aspek. Meskipun memiliki masalah dengan transmisi otomatis, Evora GTE tetap menjadi primadona berkat kinerja dan tampilannya yang menarik. Apakah pembaca memiliki pengalaman dengan Lotus Evora? Bagaimana menurut Anda perbandingan antara Alpine A110 R dan Lotus Evora GTE? Yuk berikan pendapat dan komentar Anda di kolom di bawah!

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