[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/sports-performance-and-prestige-cars\/alpine-returns-new-2017-coupe\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/sports-performance-and-prestige-cars\/alpine-returns-new-2017-coupe\/","headline":"Alpine returns with new 2017 coupe","name":"Alpine returns with new 2017 coupe","description":"Renault\u2019s Alpine performance brand has been out of action since 1995, however, it will burst back into life in 2017 with something that looks a lot like this\u2026 That\u2019s usually the point we tell you the car\u2019s name, but for now, it doesn\u2019t even have one, that\u2019s how new it is! At the moment, it is just goes by the very non-descript \u2018Alpine 2017 coupe\u2019. A lack of an official moniker isn\u2019t getting in the way of Renault trying to […]","datePublished":"2016-12-12","dateModified":"2017-01-24","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/feature-14.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/feature-14.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/sports-performance-and-prestige-cars\/alpine-returns-new-2017-coupe\/","about":["Sports, Performance & Prestige Cars"],"wordCount":347,"keywords":["alpine","Alpine 2017 coupe","Renault","sports car"],"articleBody":"Renault\u2019s Alpine performance brand has been out of action since 1995, however, it will burst back into life in 2017 with something that looks a lot like this\u2026That\u2019s usually the point we tell you the car\u2019s name, but for now, it doesn\u2019t even have one, that\u2019s how new it is! At the moment, it is just goes by the very non-descript \u2018Alpine 2017 coupe\u2019.A lack of an official moniker isn\u2019t getting in the way of Renault trying to sell it though and you can stick your name down for one of the 1,955 limited-run Premi\u00e8re \u00c9ditions, which retail for between \u20ac55,000 and \u20ac60,000 (\u00a346,198-\u00a350,398) after tax in its native France.Is it even worth that much?We\u2019re not sure because hard numbers are tough to come by. Renault has confirmed that it will be able to do nought to 62mph in 4.5 seconds, so it\u2019ll certainly be quick, but that\u2019s all we really know.Why 1,955 units?You may be curious about why Alpine is making just 1,955 Premi\u00e8re \u00c9ditions. Well, it\u2019s a reference to the year Alpine founder Jean R\u00e9d\u00e9l\u00e9 first set up the brand.Yep, that simple, but what\u2019s also kind of cool is the fact that customers will be able to choose the number of their car, which is displayed on a plaque fixed to the centre console.Exterior colours are a little more restricted, with all the launch cars coming in blue, black or white, but not the funky camouflage design you see in these pictures, sadly.Announcing Alpine\u2019s rebirth, managing director Michael van der Sande said: \u201cAlpines made such a mark because of the elegance of their designs, their nimble handling and their memorable successes in world-class motor racing and rallying.\u201cThe interest that the announcement of Alpine\u2019s return has generated across the globe inspired us to give sports car enthusiasts and Alpine fans early opportunity to reserve the new car.”Deliveries of the first Premi\u00e8re \u00c9ditions will take place in late 2017, by which time it should have a proper name…"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/cars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Sports Performance And Prestige Cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/cars\/\/sports-performance-and-prestige-cars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"Alpine returns with new 2017 coupe","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/sports-performance-and-prestige-cars\/alpine-returns-new-2017-coupe\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]