The Renault Alpine A110-50.

                        The Renault Alpine A110-50.

The Renault Alpine A110-50 Concept was named as such because it pays tribute to the 50th anniversary of the Alpine A110. Its exterior design was inspired by the Renault DeZir concept unveiled at the 2010 Paris Motor Show and its technical side was borrowed from the Renault Megane Trophy, meaning we will see a V6 engine with an impressive output of 400 HP and 315 lb-ft. of torque.

There are very few details available regarding the Renault Alpine A110-50 Concept. Thanks to Car Scoops and PistonHeads, I know Renault is looking at competing against the Porsche Cayman and the Alfa Romeo 4C by (possibly) using a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine sourced from the Renault Clio RS/ Nissan Juke – and it might develop over 200 horsepower and over 177 lbs-feet of torque as those are about the same numbers the Clio RS puts out.

Like the Porsche and Alfa Romeo (and the old Renault Alpine racer) the engine would reside behind the driver. No word on whether the power will be mid-ship or rear-mounted. The transmission will, most likely, be a dual-clutch similar to the one in the Clio RS. Being that the Renault Alpine A110-50 Concept will be about the same size as the Alfa Romeo 4C, it will probably be rear drive only.

Prices are expected to be under $80,000 – in Europe.