Alpine Unveils One-Off A310 VISION Concept
The Paris Motor Show debut reimagines Alpine's 1970s A310 through a contemporary design language built on the new APP platform.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Car Culture
Alpine unveiled the one-off A310 VISION concept car at the Paris Motor Show. The concept reworks the original A310, launched in 1971, using a modern design language.
Why it matters
The concept marks the 55th anniversary of the four-cylinder A310 and the 50th anniversary of the V6 version. It also showcases the creative freedom offered by Alpine's new APP platform.
The concept measures 4.55 metres long, 1.18 metres high and 2.03 metres wide at the rear, with a 2.45-metre wheelbase. Production intentions and powertrain details were not disclosed in the source material.
The players
Alpine
Alpine is a French performance car brand, a subsidiary of Renault, known for its lightweight sports cars.
The details
The A310 VISION is a one-off concept built around the APP platform, with aluminium bodywork over a black lower section and triangular 'A'-shaped wheels. Alpine's design team worked from an original A310 placed in the studio, studying its volumes and lines through hand-drawn sketches and observation.
Timeline
1971: The original A310 is launched.
November 11, 2026: The A310 VISION is shown at the Paris Motor Show.
Roadmap
The A310 VISION revisits the 1971 A310, a model that established Alpine's reputation for lightweight, driver-focused sports cars. By pairing that heritage with the new APP platform, Alpine signals how legacy designs can inform its next generation of vehicles.
The A310 VISION is a one-off concept and is not available to buy. Enthusiasts interested in the A310's heritage can follow future Alpine announcements for any production decisions.
The takeaway
Alpine's reinterpretation of the A310 shows how a classic design can be reimagined for a new platform without losing its original simplicity. Enthusiasts can watch how this concept's language influences the brand's future models.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by DesignWanted.
