1/43 - Alpine A110 GT4 Evo #110 - Raphael Astier - 3rd, 2023 Pikes Peak

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“Alpine made its historic debut at the 2023 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, marking its first competition on American soil with the Alpine A110 GT4 Evo. The project, led by engineer François Letort and supported by longtime partner Signatech, transformed the A110 GT4 Evo into a contender for one of the world’s most demanding races. The team borrowed suspension and brakes from their championship-winning A110 Rally R-GT to navigate the notoriously bumpy Pikes Peak course. Despite being one of the least powerful cars in its class, the A110’s nimble handling, thanks to its perfect balance of power and aerodynamics, proved vital on the 19.93 km climb with its 156 turns.

Driver Raphaël Astier, no stranger to Pikes Peak, pushed the Alpine to a stunning 9:17.412 finish, securing 3rd place overall. The Alpine was the second-fastest combustion-powered car, an impressive feat for a machine built in under six months and completed just weeks before the race”