Renault Especially Alpin Jungsoo..Meet Alpin A110S on the Inje Track
May 19, 2025
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Especially Alpin trim, which was first introduced in Korea through Grand Colleos, which has recently become a sales sensation, has been loved since its appearance through differentiated design.
Differentiated features include a 20-inch exclusive wheel design, an exterior design with dark tinted logo emblem and blue color points, and a luxurious built-in specification with black alkantara and suede, but the price difference is only 1.58 million won from the 20-inch wheel application model in the top Iconic trim. The price difference is not so big, so it is gaining popularity.
Thanks to this popularity, Arcana has also added especially alpine trim from the 26th year. To participate in the Especially Alpin Experience Day held on the 13th, I rode the Especially Alpin trim of Grand Coleos and Arcana to the Inje circuit.
Especially the Alpin trim stands out in design even when we meet again. In particular, it went so well with the black-colored Especially Alpin trim that I got on board. In response to this good response, a limited edition of Especially Alpin Noir, which further strengthened black, came out.
The highlight of today's event was the Alpin A110S' taxi driving. Alpin is the brand that made the Especially Alpin trim, and among them, A110 is the representative vehicle of the sports car brand Alpin.
The A110 is a vehicle that has been produced since 1961 and revived the name of the first generation, which was discontinued in 1977. It is currently the second generation model. It was also sold in a small amount in Korea.
It is a model that has spread the alpine brand with several wins and various performances in the past French and European rallies. Although it was revived after 40 years, it received a lot of favorable reviews for reviving the design of the first generation in the past. Faced with the actual design, the classic feeling and the feeling of the latest vehicle coexisted.
The two round lights were classic.LED taillamps on the back and sequential turn signals remain the latest vehicles. It is a rare vehicle that is not easy to access in real life because it has not been officially released in Korea. Above all, the low and wide body seemed to show confidence in running.
The A110 has three main trims. The A110S we're going to meet today is the most powerful and racing-specific model of all. The basic model is a combination of a 1.8-liter turbo engine and a seven-speed automatic transmission, which is also applied to the SM6.
It has a maximum output of 251 horsepower and a maximum torque of 32.6 kgf.m. The biggest feature is that the acceleration is enormous thanks to the ultra-light body, which weighs only 1,102 kilograms. Zero-back is about 4.5 seconds.
The GT on top of it raised the output to 300 horsepower. The A110S model tested is a racing specialized model based on the GT with a hydraulic steering wheel and a lower ground height.
Three players who are active as Alpine class drivers for taxi driving were together. Hong Chan-ho from Giant Factory, Kim Hyun-soo from Steer Motorsports, and Kim Min-hyun from Giant Factory had time to talk about their feelings about vehicles and differentiating points.
In summary, the A110 is a mid-size sports car that is lighter than any other vehicle, so the total numerical output is not special, but it is superior to cornering, braking, and acceleration due to its light weight of 1100kg. In particular, the key is that it overwhelms other vehicles due to its high corner speed.
It's time to ride in the next seat. On the straight track, the speed was over 200km/h. I entered at a high speed, wondering if I could go back at this speed on the hairpin course.
It was possible to target corners at a fast pace without being disturbed by a sticky grip as if it had an adhesive on the floor.It was a short ride of two laps for about five minutes, but I could feel how specialized the Alpin A110S is for racing.
On my way back, I took a test drive in Arcana Espri Alpin. Surely it would be an exaggeration if the power train remained the same, but the Alpin logo's sensibility alone made the vehicle feel sportier.
The next generation of Alpin A110 is expected to appear next year. Unfortunately, it will be released as an electric car. As we wait for the launch of the Alpin electrification model, we look forward to adding the Especially Alpin trim to various models.
Editor Song Moon-cheol mc.song@carguy.kr
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
