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Alpenglow, the future face ofAlpine in motorsport

Alpine has unveiled the Alpenglow, a concept car with a hydrogen internal combustion engine which foreshadows the future of the A-shaped brand in motorsport.

Published on 13/10/2022 à 09:46

Dorian Grangier

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Alpenglow, the future face ofAlpine in motorsport

The Alpenglow concept foreshadows the future ofAlpine in motorsport © Alpine Cars

Alpine prepare for his future. The Dieppe brand has lifted the veil on its new concept car, the Alpenglow. A futuristic-looking prototype which foreshadows the French firm's future designs, whether for its road vehicles or its competition cars. 

This concept car represents the vision of the future of the brand with the A arrow in motorsport. The design is reminiscent of the new Hypercars, committed to 24 Hours of Le Mans. As a reminder, Alpine will take part in WEC in 2024, but with an LMDh. We could therefore find the front of the Alpenglow concept on the next French LMDh, with this new light signature which runs the width of the car. 

Alpenglow: hydrogen, aerodynamics and performance

Designed for competition, the Alpenglow displays aerodynamic lines. Thus, the sidepods cut into aerodynamic tunnels optimize the flow of air around the bodywork, combining efficiency and aesthetics. The movable transparent spoiler at the rear is not there to look pretty: when it is in the low position, it helps reduce aerodynamic drag. When standing up, it generates more support and it can even serve as an airbrake. This fin as well as the two tapered wings recall the rear of the prototypes Alpine A210 and A220 which participated in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the late 1960s.

Under the hood, we find a hydrogen internal combustion engine, on which the brand Alpine and the group Renault are betting on the future of motorsport. The “green” hydrogen is stored in two tanks on either side of the cockpit. This green hydrogen is used to power a heat engine which releases water vapor during combustion. So, Alpine highlights its ecological fiber by offering a car that does not emit CO2 as will its future series models which will be 100% electric and will use batteries and electromotors. 

The Alpenglow concept car will be presented by Alpine at the Paris Motor Show, from October 17 to 23 at Porte de Versailles.

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Dorian Grangier

A young journalist nostalgic for the motorsport of yesteryear. Raised on the exploits of Sébastien Loeb and Fernando Alonso.

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