Alpine Alpenglow
2.0 L turbocharged I4 (Hy4)
340 PS; 340 hp (250 kW) (Hy4)
The Alpine Alpenglow Hy4 (French pronunciation: [alpin alpɛnglo]) is a hydrogen-powered concept car from French automaker Alpine, unveiled in October 2022.[4][5]
In 2024, an LMDh prototype will take the start of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.[6]
Overview
Presentation
The Alpenglow was announced by Alpine on October 13, 2022 at 9 a.m. through an image on the web.[7][8][9] It was then presented on 17 October at the 2022 Paris Motor Show.[10][11]
An updated fully-functional version of the Alpenglow, now named the Alpenglow Hy4, was unveiled on 13 May 2024 at the 2024 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps; it is described by Alpine as a "rolling lab designed as a racing car". The car is expected to make a number of demo runs at the 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans.[12][13]
Powertrain
In its initial specification, the Alpenglow has a V8 engine running on a dihydrogen fuel cell designed by the British company Gibson Technology. This block develops a power of 880 hp.
The fully-functional Alpenglow Hy4 is powered by a 2.0 L turbocharged I4 developing 340 hp.
Gallery
- Front view
- Rear view
- Wheel view
References
- ^ a b Bonnaud, Christophe (October 13, 2023). "Alpine 'Alpenglow': the ultimate manifesto". lignesauto.fr. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
- ^ a b "ALPINE ALPENGLOW, THE SPIRIT OF THE ALPS". Auto Design Magazine. January 8, 2023. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
- ^ a b Luca Baumann (19 October 2022). "A L P I N E A L P E N G L O W" – via Instagram.
- ^ Hugo Quintal (October 13, 2022). "Alpine Alpenglow (2022) : une hypercar du futur à hydrogène". Turbo.fr (in French). Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ^ Adrian Padeanu (October 13, 2022). "Alpine Alpenglow Concept Debuts With Hydrogen Combustion Engine". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ^ Martin, Frédéric (October 13, 2022). "Alpine Alpenglow : en vue des 24 Heures du Mans 2024" (in French). Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ^ Vincent (October 11, 2022). "ALPENGLOW, un nouveau Concept Car ALPINE révélé le 13 Octobre à 9h - Les Alpinistes" (in French). Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ^ Charitsis, Dimitri (October 14, 2022). "Alpine Alpenglow : le concept du futur dopé à l'hydrogène". 01net.com (in French). Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ^ Emmanuel Rolland (October 15, 2022). "Avec l'Alpenglow, Alpine annonce son avenir en hydrogène". InsideEVs France (in French). Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ^ Pappas, Thanos (October 17, 2022). "Alpine Alpenglow Concept Debuts With Hydrogen Power, Shows Future Design Language". Carscoops. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ^ Vincent Foultier (October 17, 2022). "Mondial Auto Paris 2022. Le stand Alpine en photos". www.largus.fr (in French). Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ^ "Alpine Alpenglow Hy4: a rolling prototype with a hydrogen-powered internal combustion engine that will excite motorsport fans". Automobiles Alpine. May 13, 2024. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ Vincent Foultier (October 17, 2022). "Mondial Auto Paris 2022. Le stand Alpine en photos". www.largus.fr (in French). Retrieved 2024-05-20.
External links
- Official website (United Kingdom)
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