French Police Collect Keys To New Alpine A110s Pursuit Vehicles

French police have taken delivery of the first two of 26 Alpine A110s models it will receive over the next four years to use as “rapid intervention” vehicles.

The French Ministry of the Interior put out a call to car manufacturers in June 2021 looking for new vehicles and Alpine was quickly awarded the contract. The first two specially-equipped A110s have already been delivered and come complete with a special livery, reflective markings, flashing lights, and a host of other modifications.

Authorities will primarily use the Alpine A110s on motorways for high-speed traffic offenses. Two of the 26 units will also be used for training purposes.

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A host of other Alpine and Renault models have been used by France’s police over the years. These include the original A110 between 1966-1973, the A310 between 1973-1987, and more recently, the Renault Megane RS that has been used for the last decade.

Powering the current A110 is a turbocharged 1.8-liter four-cylinder pumping out 249 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque. The little French sports car can hit 62 mph (100 km/h) in 4.5 seconds and reach a 155 mph (250 km/h) top speed. While there are many faster cars on the market that can outrun the A110, it should nevertheless prove to be more than capable enough to handle policing duties.

Alpine confirmed the deal with France’s National Gendarmerie police service back in October. The cars will be used through until 2025 and after that date, will presumably be replaced by one of the automaker’s forthcoming electric models, perhaps the sports car that the French company is developing alongside Lotus.