Alpine targets Pikes Peak in 2023 and for this important competition, a special “A110 Pikes Peak” was developed, which the French brand introduced at the beginning of May. At the start of the race, June 25, there is less and less time left. For this reason, Alpine is speeding up its testing program to better prepare its vehicle. led by Rafael Astieralready winning the 2022 FIA R-GT Cup in the A110 Rally.
After a short test session in Lurcy-Levy, the French brand’s sports car made a series of tests in the Alps, where it was possible to test the technical solutions developed for the American race. Now Alpine is gearing up to bring its A110 Pikes Peak to the United States. In fact, on Monday, the team behind this project will travel to Colorado, where additional test sessions will be held to fine-tune the setup and make sure everything is in order with the competition.
Tests that will be very important given the limited time. However, the first tests seem to have gone well. Raphael Astier said the car was agile and easy to drive. The reduction in weight, Astier emphasizes, has greatly improved driving dynamics. Engine performance also looks promising ahead of the race. A positive debut and for this reason the rider says he is confident.
Recall the car that Alpine designed for Pikes Peak based on Alpine A110 GT4 Evo. A lot of work has been put into the aerodynamics so that the car can move as fast as possible on uphill corners. As for the engine, the French brand did not want to say anything other than the overall power. it’s about 500 hp.. As mentioned earlier, Alpine has also stepped in to reduce the car’s weight. On the scales, the car is gaining 950 kg.
Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is an automobile competition that has been held since 1916 and is one of the oldest in the United States. It is held in the Rocky Mountains and is characterized by a 19.93 km route punctuated by 156 turns, starting at 2865 meters above sea level and ending at about 1440 meters above.
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