How To Experience The Alpine A110 R Ultime’s Jaw-Dropping Goodwood Triumph

Alpine turned heads at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed, delivering a thrilling display of performance, innovation, and motorsport heritage. Leading the charge was the Alpine A110 R Ultime, which wowed the crowd and clinched a podium in the production class timed shootout, one of the event’s biggest highlights.

A110 R Ultime: Lightweight Precision, Serious Speed

Piloted by Alpine works driver Laurent Hurgon, a Nürburgring lap record holder with decades of racing success, the Alpine A110 R Ultime set an impressive time of 52.01 seconds on the famous hillclimb. That remarkable effort earned the Alpine A110 R Ultime a spot in the top 10 overall – beating several more powerful competitors in the 18-car field.

The Ultime is powered by a 1.8-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine, producing 345bhp and 420Nm of torque. But power is only part of the story. With a focus on lightweight construction and advanced aerodynamics, the A110 R Ultime represents the purest expression of Alpine’s engineering philosophy: light, agile, and blisteringly quick.

From sculpted carbon elements to bespoke suspension tuning, the car is built to handle – and handle hard. It proved that again at Goodwood, showcasing not just raw speed, but precision and balance few cars in its class, including the Alpine A110 R Ultime, can match.

Motorsport Stars and Rally Debuts

Alpine’s stand wasn’t just about the Alpine A110. Also captivating crowds was the BWT Alpine Formula One car, which ran the hill daily and became a paddock favourite. It brought Formula One excitement directly to fans and showed the direct link between Alpine’s racing and road cars.

There was also a world dynamic debut – the A290 Rallye. Based on the award-winning A290 hot hatch, this rally-spec version features a full safety cage, a ZF limited-slip differential, and upgraded brakes, suspension, and chassis components. It’s built for competition and signals Alpine’s return to rallying roots.

Though not yet racing, the A290 Rallye gave onlookers a tantalising glimpse of what’s coming next from the brand’s motorsport division, where the Alpine A110 R Ultime is already showing its prowess.

Alpenglow HY6: Power Meets Progress

Making its first UK appearance was the striking Alpenglow HY6. With a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 producing 740bhp, it’s no slouch -but what makes it special is its hydrogen powertrain.

As a zero-carbon concept, the Alpenglow demonstrates Alpine’s push towards a more sustainable future without losing sight of performance, much like the innovations seen in the Alpine A110 R Ultime. It’s dramatic, futuristic, and hints at the direction the brand’s future sports cars might take.

A390 and the Future of Alpine

The all-new Alpine A390 also made a big impression at Goodwood. This 100% electric five-seat fastback represents a bold step for Alpine, blending EV tech with sports car styling. Set to go on sale soon, it’s a key part of the brand’s future line-up.

Alongside the A390, Alpine showcased the full road car range – the electric A290 and the ever-popular A110. Together, they underline the company’s commitment to performance and sustainability, both of which are embodied in the Alpine A110 R Ultime.

Celebrating 70 Years of Alpine at Goodwood

Speaking from the event, Nic Burnside, MD of Alpine Cars UK, summed it up perfectly:

“To celebrate our 70th anniversary at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, in front of a huge audience, with such a diverse line-up of exhilarating cars, was incredible.”

He called the Alpine A110 R Ultime’s shootout result a “giant-killing performance”, and it’s hard to disagree. This performance captured everything Alpine stands for – innovation, agility, and a real racing spirit, as particularly evident in models like the Alpine A110 R Ultime.

Final Thoughts: What’s Next for Alpine?

Alpine came to Goodwood not just to celebrate 70 years of success – but to show where it’s going next. Between the rapid Alpine A110 R Ultime, the daring A290 Rallye, and the futuristic Alpenglow, the message was clear: this is a brand with momentum.

But what do you think?

• Would you choose lightness and agility over brute power, perhaps opting for the Alpine A110 R Ultime?
• Does the A110 R Ultime outperform its rivals on more than just numbers?
• Which model at Goodwood impressed you the most?

Share your thoughts in the comments below – we’d love to hear from you.

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