Alpine

Alpine: The Legacy of French Performance and Motorsport Excellence

Founded in 1955 by Jean Rédélé, Alpine swiftly rose to prominence as one of France’s most beloved sports car manufacturers. Based in Dieppe, Alpine originally specialized in building lightweight, Renault-powered rally cars that quickly developed a reputation for their agile handling and innovative engineering. The brand name 'Alpine' was inspired by Rédélé’s victories in the Alpine Rally, encapsulating both the spirit of adventure and the thrill of competition.

Alpine's most iconic creation, the A110, was introduced in the 1960s and solidified the marque’s legendary status. With its fiberglass body, rear-engine layout, and remarkable road-holding abilities, the Alpine A110 dominated European rallying throughout the late 1960s and early 1970s—the highlight being its overall victory in the inaugural World Rally Championship for manufacturers in 1973. During this golden era, Alpine’s blue liveries became synonymous with rallying triumph and French automotive passion.

The company’s history has been tightly linked to Renault, which eventually acquired Alpine in the 1970s. Despite production pausing in the 1990s, the Alpine name remained a cherished part of French motorsport heritage. In 2017, Alpine experienced a dramatic revival with the all-new A110—a modern reinterpretation that has been widely praised for capturing the spirit and driving purity of the original. Today, Alpine competes in endurance racing, including the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans, where the brand continues to promote French motorsport excellence on the global stage.

With a blend of heritage, racing achievements, and innovative engineering, Alpine represents a vital chapter in the story of French sports car design and motorsport success. Its ongoing renaissance under the Renault Group aims not only to honor its storied past but also to propel it into an exciting future, balancing tradition with advanced performance technologies.