Alpine has revealed the A310 Vision, a one-off concept that reimagines the 1970s A310 coupe for the car's 55th anniversary. It was shown at the 2026 Paris motor show this week.
The company is careful to frame the Vision as a creative exercise in heritage rather than a preview of a production car, but the concept carries the internal model code PS1 (Projet Spécial 1), which suggests it could seed a limited-run model, according to Autocar.
The original A310 arrived in 1971 as a larger, more relaxed companion to the A110, the rally-winning sports car. It stayed in production until 1984 and originally seated four, though the Vision concept drops to two seats.
Heritage cues from the V6 and GT eras
The Vision borrows from across the A310's life rather than copying the launch car alone. Alpine has mixed in elements from the later V6 and GT versions, including the GT's widened wheel arches, rear wing and sharper, more heavily creased bodywork.
That lineage matters because the early A310 was a modest performer despite its dramatic looks: it launched with a 91kW 1.6-litre carbureted four-cylinder, and only gained a 110kW 2.7-litre V6 in 1976, by which point its heavier body-chassis construction had already earned it a reputation for leisurely pace.
Built on the APP electric platform
Mechanically, the A310 Vision sits on the Alpine Performance Platform, an EV-first architecture with two battery packs: a small unit under the bonnet and the main pack behind the cabin. Alpine says the split layout allows a lower seating position and a more spacious cabin, at the cost of extra complexity.
The same platform underpins the upcoming all-electric A110, whose styling is previewed by a sculpture on the Paris show stand.
Alpine has published no power output or battery specifications for the Vision's drivetrain.
Petrol is not off the table
APP was designed with combustion in mind. Alpine CEO Philippe Krief said earlier this year that with "some small modifications on the platform we can accommodate an engine, gearbox, fuel tank and all you need", with a petrol drivetrain effectively taking the place of the main battery.
That flexibility is the most interesting thread in the story. A limited-run A310 revival could plausibly be offered with a petrol engine or as an EV, and the PS1 code hints Alpine has at least considered a small series beyond the show car. For now, though, the company's official line is that this is a concept, not a product announcement.
