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Exemplary Road Holding
The wheelbase of the Renault Alpine A 110-50 is identical to that of Mégane
Trophy (2,625 mm), while the track is slightly wider at 1,680 mm front and 1,690
mm rear.
The 21-inch wheels, with a single central nut, are specific to this car and
fitted with road-homologated Michelin tires.
The Sachs dampers can be adjusted in compression and extension, and are mounted
directly onto the lower wishbones. There are numerous different set-up options:
castor, camber and alignment, ride height, anti-roll.
In order to improve driver feedback and provide the purest driving experience
possible, driving aids like ABS, traction control, etc. are not fitted.
Serious Stopping Power
The braking capability of the Renault Alpine A 110-50 match its performance. At
the front, large 356mm-diameter steel discs are slowed by six-piston callipers.
At the rear, the discs are 330mm in diameter, while the callipers are
four-piston models.
Engine and Gearbox
Developed on the same technical platform as Mégane Trophy, the Renault Alpine A
110-50 concept car also boasts the same chief technical characteristics.
It runs the Renault V4Y engine block, a 3.5-liter 24-valve 400-hp V6 mounted in
a mid-rear position. The crankcase (semi-wet), moving parts (pistons, connecting
rods, crankshaft), valve train (camshafts and valve springs) and exhaust system
are specific compared to the version featured on productions models.
Furthermore, the Renault Alpine A 110-50 uses the carbon air intake employed for
Mégane Trophy V6.
The inlet manifold is fed by a new roof-mounted air intake. This development
broadens the engine's power band, with additional horsepower at all engine
speeds. The engine mapping has been optimized for these modifications.
F1-Style Transmission
The Renault Alpine A 110-50 concept car is fitted with a semi-automatic
six-speed sequential gearbox, as well as a twin-plate clutch that can be
controlled using either the clutch pedal or a paddle on the steering wheel.
The gearbox is fitted longitudinally behind the engine and incorporates a
limited-slip differential (discs and ramps) with adjustable pre-loading. The
cerametallic twin-plate clutch is also specific to the car. It is activated
automatically when downshifting, guaranteeing fast and reliable gear changes.
Renault Alpine A 110-50 Concept: Photo Gallery, Review (1/2) and Specifications
