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Alpine 290 hot hatch

JohnC. · 2023-05-10 04:53:56

Technically Alpine 290_β, because it's a concept. But the exterior is supposed to be 85% the production 290. Obviously based on the upcoming Renault 5. The interior isn't production, with stuff like a roll cage because it's a fully working model they want to fling around tracks at events to show off. Probably safe to say…

10-05-2023 4:53am

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Technically Alpine 290_β, because it's a concept. But the exterior is supposed to be 85% the production 290. Obviously based on the upcoming Renault 5. The interior isn't production, with stuff like a roll cage because it's a fully working model they want to fling around tracks at events to show off. Probably safe to say the centre driving position won't be in the production either.

https://www.topgear.com/car-news/electric/alpine-290b-and-it-wants-reboot-hot-hatch-electric-era

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Looks promising, I think the R5 concept is an excellent looking car.
I will probably struggle with what to replace my Honda e with in a year or two, so the more small cool electric cars that become available, the better.

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Alpine A290 First Drive: Renault 5 Turbo EV? Full Review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1oS3y1OaiU

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