The Alpine Alpenglow competed in the concept car class at Villa d’Este 2024. It features a hydrogen-powered engine. Listen to the engine sound, including revs and a drive through Como. The Alpenglow concept car marks the beginning of a new chapter for Alpine, with a firm step towards sustainability.
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The Alpine Alpenglow Hy4 is a hydrogen-powered concept car from French automaker Alpine. 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. The Alpenglow is built around an LMP3 carbon chassis supplied by Ligier and a sequential racing gearbox. Alpine says its performance is comparable to the petrol equivalent, capable of reaching top speeds of approximately 270 km/h.
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Designed around technical and aerodynamic elements, the Alpine Alpenglow concept car embodies a unique philosophy, where form follows function. The highly accentuated design of the Alpenglow procures stunning aerodynamic performance. he Choice of Colours and Materials is Reminiscent of Natural Elements Such as Fire, Water, Ice, Wind, and Water Vapour. But the Eye is Also Drawn From Front to Back, as the Alpenglow Merges From a Bright Red to Varying Shades of Blue, From Light to Dark. The Lighting Signature Illustrates the Different Stages of the Internal Combustion Hydrogen Motor, Thanks to Which the Alpenglow Emits Only Water Vapour. The Two Polymer Pontoon Fuel Tanks Located Either Side of the Cockpit Form a Water Drop, Placing the Pilot at the Heart of the Machine.
