PARIS: The new Alpine A390, billed as the "racing car in a suit", is a sport fastback that offers the exhilarating driving experience of the A110 with added versatility.
A set of three electric motors (one at the front, two at the rear) form an AWD system (a first for Alpine) and enable the development of the Alpine Active Torque Vectoring system, which enhances dynamism, safety and agility.
Enabled by its three motors, the all-wheel drive gives the A390 exemplary traction in all grip conditions.
The Alpine A390 is available in two versions:
- The GT develops 400hp and accelerates from 0 to 100kph in 4.8 seconds, with a 200kph top speed.
- The GTS develops 470hp and up to 808Nm of maximum torque and accelerates from 0 to 100kph in 3.9 seconds, with a top speed of 220kph.
Thanks to its 89kWh battery, the A390 offers a range of up to 555km (WLTP) with 20-inch wheels.
DC fast charging can reach 190kW.
It can go from 15% to 80% charge in less than 25 minutes.
The A390 is the second model in Alpine's Dream Garage, following the A290 and preceding the future A110, which will also be 100% electric.
The A390 is designed and manufactured in France at the brand's historic Manufacture in Dieppe.
Its engines are manufactured at the Cléon plant, while its high-performance Verkor batteries use cells and modules produced in Dunkirk and assembled in Douai.
The A390 is fitted with exclusive tyres supplied by Michelin, and a Devialet audio system.
The Devialet High Fidelity Audio System architecture consists of a dedicated 850-watt amplifier, a 224mm subwoofer with ultra-low frequency response and three front channels (woofer, midrange, neodymium magnet tweeter).
Altogether, 13 speakers are scattered throughout the passenger compartment.
Alpine CEO Philippe Krief said, "The Alpine A390 shows how to reinvent the spirit of the A110 in a 5-seat sport fastback. This all-wheel-drive sport fastback is the finished product from a team of passionate men and women who believe electric sportiness is meaningful."
The A390's coupé proportions are visible from 110 metres away, with its helmet visor-shaped rear window and compact glazed surfaces contributing to its compact appearance.
At the rear, fragmented triangles frame a backlit Alpine logo in complete lettering.
Form follows function, with a 17-degree roof angle, rear wheel 'flaps', guided air passages at the wheels and an 8-degree angle for the diffuser, inspired by the Le Mans Daytona h (LMDh) prototypes.
A discreet black spoiler integrated into the rear window's base completes the aerodynamic features at the rear.
The cockpit is driver-oriented, with 12.3-inch and 12-inch high-definition screens facing the driver.
Physical climate control allows drivers to adjust settings without taking their eyes off the road.
The heated sport steering wheel is wrapped in Nappa Bleu leather and features a flat bottom and a centre point.
Two specific coloured aluminium buttons, inspired by the world of Formula 1, control the regeneration level (blue RCH rotary knob for Recharge) up to One Pedal mode and the boost available for overtaking and launch control (red OV button for Overtake).
The A390 features electrically adjustable and heated Alpine Sport seats for support and comfort, made from various upholstery materials, including Alcantara microfibre.
At the top of the range, the A390 is equipped with blue and grey Nappa leather Alpine Sport Seat by Sabelt bucket seats, which can be fitted with optional carbon twill or forged carbon inserts in the rear section, matching the dashboard trim.
The A390 boasts a generous boot capacity of 532 litres.
Its low centre of gravity and ideal weight distribution, with 49% at the front and 51% at the rear, delivers highly balanced and playful handling.
This acceleration equals the Alpine A110 R.
The fading feel, endurance, and braking power align with the A390's high performance. It features 365mm discs with 6-piston callipers, a first for Alpine.
The A390 features the latest generation of driver assistance systems (ADAS).
New features such as driver attention monitoring with progressive emergency braking, automatic emergency braking extended from forward to reverse, lane departure warning and, when parking, safe exit for occupants complement traditional aids.
Also, the A390 features adaptive cruise control with stop & go as standard and (depending on version) a function that allows the vehicle to move out of the way to let two-wheeled vehicles pass, for example.
