David Praschl, test pilot of theAlpine Alpenglow: “Going 330 km/h in the Hunaudières was magical”

David Praschl, test pilot of theAlpine Alpenglow, the French brand's hydrogen prototype, explains the specific operation of the engine and its role.

Published 30/07/2025 à 07:00

Baptiste Galipaud

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David Praschl, test pilot of theAlpine Alpenglow: “Going 330 km/h in the Hunaudières was magical”

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With each public release, it's the same excitement. Presented for the first time at the 2022 Paris Motor Show, theAlpine Alpenglow is a show car powered by a hydrogen-powered combustion engine. This vehicle was initially equipped with a 4-cylinder engine, before receiving, in 2024, a 6-liter V3,5 developing no less than 740 horsepower.

In its new version, this prototype combining innovation and low-carbon sportiness carried out its first public tests in 2025, on the sidelines of the 6 Hours of Spa, the third round of the world championship.

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