Alpine A310 Vision pays homage to 1970s coupe

Although it's officially a concept only, the A310 Vision teases what an Alpine supercar might look like.

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Derek Fung

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Derek Fung

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The Alpine A310 Vision, which is designed to celebrate the original car's 55th birthday, was unveiled at the 2026 Paris motor show this week.

Launched in 1971, the A310 was envisioned as a larger and more relaxed sibling for the A110 coupe, which was sportier and had a successful rally-racing career.

While the A310 Vision contains elements from the original A310, it also mixes in cues from the later V6 and GT models, including the latter's pumped-up wheel-arches, rear wing, and sharper and more heavily creased bodywork.

Silver Alpine A310 Vision concept sports car seen from above and behind, showing its glass canopy, rear wing and illuminated rear light bar

Although the original A310, which was produced until 1984, had seating for four, the Vision concept has just two seats.

Officially, the A310 Vision is a "one-off concept" and a "creative exploration of Alpine's heritage rather than the announcement of a future production model".

However, Autocar understands the concept has been given given the model code PS1 (or Projet Spécial 1), indicating it could form the basis for a limited-run model.

A silver Alpine A310 Vision concept sports car seen from above and straight-on at the front, parked on a concrete floor

Silver and black Alpine A310 Vision concept sports coupe seen side-on, parked on concrete with red painted markings

The A310 Vision is based on the Alpine Performance Platform (APP), an EV-first architecture with two battery packs: a small one under the bonnet, and a main unit behind the cabin. While this layout adds extra complexity, Alpine says it allows for a lower seating position and a more spacious cabin.

An internal combustion engine can be inserted into APP, with Philippe Krief, Alpine’s CEO, telling Autocar earlier this year that with “some small modifications on the platform we can accommodate an engine, gearbox, fuel tank and all you need”, with the petrol drivetrain essentially replacing the main battery unit.

The upcoming all-electric A110 is based on APP, and its styling is being previewed by a sculpture on display at the Paris show.

The A310's power output and battery specs are completely unknown as Alpine hasn't provided any details about the A310 Vision's drivetrain.

A 1977 Alpine A310 Group B rally car in orange, red and black Elf livery with Cibie driving lights, parked on a wet road in the rain — 1977 Alpine A310 Groupe B race car

An orange and red 1977 Alpine A310 Group B rally car in Calberson and Elf livery, with a large rear wing, seen from the rear quarter

Despite its dramatic supercar styling, the original Alpine A310 was launched with a 91kW 1.6-litre carbureted four-cylinder engine. Thanks to its heavier body chassis, performance was leisurely, and it wasn't until 1976 that the A310 gained a 110kW 2.7-litre V6.

Hopefully, if the A310 Vision goes into limited production, Alpine will provide the coupe with sufficient spuds from the start.

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Derek Fung

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Derek Fung

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Derek Fung would love to tell you about his multiple degrees, but he's too busy writing up some news right now. In his spare time Derek loves chasing automotive rabbits down the hole. Based in New York, New York, Derek loves to travel and is very much a window not an aisle person.