The last petrol-powered A110s are rolling off the line in Dieppe. Here’s what every owner, and prospective buyer, needs to know about protecting one of modern motoring’s most cherished cars.
A French Masterpiece, Signing Off
There are few cars in recent memory that have made as strong a case for lightness, simplicity, and driver involvement as the Alpine A110. Since its relaunch in 2017, it has occupied a rare and precious space in the market. A mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive sports car that wins not through brute force, but through balance, agility, and a kind of delicate brilliance that feels increasingly endangered in modern performance cars.
And now, its time is almost up.
In October 2025, Alpine confirmed that just 1,750 further examples of the standard A110 would be produced, alongside a final 50 units of the hardcore A110 R, all built at the Manufacture Alpine Dieppe Jean Rédélé, the factory that has been home to the A110 since its inception. Production is set to cease entirely by mid-2026, after which Alpine will pivot to building the all-electric next-generation A110, the first vehicle to use the brand’s new Alpine Performance Platform (APP). Nearly 30,000 A110s will have been produced in total by the time the last car rolls down the line.
The petrol-powered A110, in other words, is done. And that changes everything about how you should think about owning one.
Why the A110 Is Ending, and What’s Coming Next
Alpine’s decision to discontinue the combustion-engined A110 is part of a broader strategic shift. The brand, operating under the Renault Group umbrella, has committed to going fully electric from 2030 onwards. The A290 hot hatch, which took the 2025 Car of the Year award, has already arrived, followed by the A390 sport fastback. The electric A110 successor is expected to follow, built on Alpine’s new 800V APP platform.
For those of us who value the purity of the original concept, the featherlight aluminium chassis, the rev-happy 1.8-litre turbo four, the steering that communicates every nuance of the road surface, it represents a genuine loss. The incoming electric car may well be faster but it will almost certainly be heavier. Whether it captures the same ineffable quality that made the original so loved remains very much to be seen.
Special editions have marked the car’s final months in fitting style. The A110 R 70 Tricolour Edition, produced in just 210 examples across three colours to celebrate Alpine’s 70th anniversary, and the A110 GTS rounded out a lineup that stands as one of the finest the brand has ever offered. The A110 R Ultime, revealed at the 2024 Paris Motor Show with 345bhp and a 0-62mph time of 3.8 seconds, was the ultimate mechanical expression of everything the platform could achieve.
These are the cars that will be remembered. These are the cars that will appreciate.
The Case for Alpine A110 Paint Protection
When a production run ends, something shifts in the market. Finite supply meets sustained, often growing, demand, and values respond accordingly. We have seen it with the original Porsche 996 GT3, the Honda S2000, the Lotus Elise. The A110 is a car that enthusiasts have loved quietly for years.
Which is precisely why condition matters so much. A well-preserved, low-mileage A110 years from now will be worth considerably more than one carrying the chips, scratches, and stone damage that come with being driven as intended. The A110’s aluminium bodywork, while exceptional in its engineering, is not immune to the ordinary hazards of road use, and Alpine’s paint, like any manufacturer’s finish, will not withstand regular motorway journeys unscathed without protection.
Paint Protection Film (PPF) is the only solution that provides meaningful, long-term defence against stone chips, road debris, and surface abrasion while remaining almost completely invisible when correctly applied. A high-quality PPF installation does not alter the car’s appearance, it simply preserves it.
Our Experience With the Alpine A110
At our Winchester studio, we have protected over 150 Alpine A110s, from factory-fresh examples sealed before their first road mile, to heavily modified builds by respected specialists such as Wortec. We have worked with the a range of the A110 family: standard cars, GTs, S models, and limited editions that owners have rightly treated as the investments they are.
That depth of experience with a single model matters. We understand the A110’s panel geometry, its vulnerability points, and the specific demands of its finish. Every installation we carry out is tailored precisely to the car.
Coverage Options: From Targeted to Total Protection
We offer a range of Alpine A110 paint protection packages designed to suit different ownership philosophies and budgets:
Full Front is our most popular starting point, covering the bonnet, front bumper, headlights, front wings, and mirrors; the areas that absorb the overwhelming majority of road debris and stone chip damage on any car. For owners who use their A110 regularly on UK roads, this represents an essential baseline.
Extended Front builds on the above, adding the A-pillars, and additional high-impact zones to provide enhanced coverage for higher-mileage drivers or those who frequently use motorways.
Full Coverage is the definitive option, protecting every exterior painted surface on the vehicle. For limited editions, track-going cars, or any A110 being treated as a long-term investment, full coverage is the only logical choice. It is also the option we most frequently recommend to customers taking delivery of a brand new car, because the best time to protect a car is before it has ever been damaged.
All installations are carried out using XPEL PPF, applied by our experienced technicians at our Winchester studio in Hampshire, just off Junction 9 of the M3.
Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late
The A110 has always rewarded those who truly understood it. It was never the fastest car in its segment, never the most aggressive, never the one that shouted for attention. It won its following through honesty, precision, and a driving experience that no amount of power could replicate.
Protecting that car, preserving it properly, is an extension of that same philosophy. It is the decision to value quality over convenience, and long-term thinking over short-term saving.
With production ending and the final cars now making their way to owners, the window is closing. Whether you have just taken delivery of your A110, have owned one for years, or are considering a purchase on the used market, the time to act on paint protection is now.
Protect Your Alpine A110 With Hampshire’s Specialist Studio
We are based in Winchester, Hampshire, and work with owners across the South of England and beyond. If you own an Alpine A110, or are about to, we would love to talk through the right protection package for your car.
Get in touch today to book a consultation or request a quote. With over 150 A110s protected and a meticulous approach to every installation, you can trust your car is in the right hands.
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