MV Agusta Superveloce Alpine Announced

Από Moto - Ιανουαρίου 02, 2021

MV Agusta Superveloce Alpine Announced

Alpine is a French sports car marque that was founded in 1955 and developed ultra-compact early models powered by Renault engines displacing no more than 1 liter. They proved good enough to dare challenge the best of the world in the classic Nürburgring 1,000 Km; Alpine won in 1963. In 1974, Alpine enlarged the Renault engine to 1.6 liters, creating the legendary and final version of the A110, a car capable of incredible performance despite its small engine thanks to extremely light weight and a highly aerodynamic profile.

In 1971, the A110 won the Monte Carlo Rally and became a legend. But businesswise, the gallant little make was declining. In 1978, Alpine was acquired by Renault, and from then on it was relegated to producing high-performance versions of Renault models. Finally, in 2016 Renault revitalized Alpine to its original vocation and in 2017 introduced the new A110, powered by a turbocharged Renault 1.8-liter engine good for 252 hp.

The new A110 is clearly inspired by the original A110, both in its design and in its compact measurements. Not to mention its performance potential. Thanks to the quality of the new A110, Alpine has begun to rebuild its legend as a revered name among sports car enthusiasts.

MV Agusta got in contact with Patrick Marinoff, managing director of Alpine. The two firms, well aware their respective makes represent something unique in their domains, decided to pursue a joint project. Not a radical innovative technology effort—that might come in the future. A special edition of the most seductive model in MV Agusta’s line, adopting iconography and graphics derived from the present Alpine A110 model. Enter the MV Agusta Superveloce Alpine, another limited-edition special out of Varese.

We have seen this before, but in this case the final result is worth a second look, and we do mean look, as from a technical point of view the bike is totally standard. But the paint scheme and the general finish are absolutely outstanding. The graphics were conceived at the MV Agusta Monaco Design Studio at their Monte Carlo dealership, which is owned by former 500cc GP racer and 1987 TT Formula 1 World Champion Virginio Ferrari. The result is a combination of the classic French-Alpine Medium Blue and what they call Ago Silver. The graphics get the best out of the Superveloce’s design, delivering an undeniably elegant image. Even the frame, painted in a medium “avio-gray,” looks absolutely perfect.

Add the wheels in black and you have a truly fascinating Superveloce. An Alcantara seat with blue double stitching and a number of carbon fiber components completes the refined finishing. Alpine is there with the A crest and logo. From a technical point of view the bike is totally stock, which is not that bad given the 147 hp 800cc MV Agusta three-cylinder and its very good chassis.

You may have noticed that the announced peak power is 147 hp and not the customary 148 hp; well spotted. In fact, the Superveloce Alpine gets the 2021 edition of the most powerful version of the 800cc MV Agusta three, which is fully Euro 5 compliant. No shortcuts taken. R&D Director Dr. Brian Gillen confirmed that to meet the stringent Euro 5 emission standards, the 800cc three was upgraded to the latest MV Agusta electronics suite. This includes a much more advanced integrated engine management system, the same one that makes the new Brutale 1000 RR so incredibly smooth from idle to 13,000 rpm. And this came at the modest price of a single horsepower. We can take it.

Superveloce Alpine 110 unit

Of course only 110 units of the Superveloce Alpine are available—or should we say were?MV Agusta

The MV Agusta Superveloce Alpine, the name of which is displayed on the top triple clamp, will be available in a special run of 110 numbered units, to match the model designation of the Alpine A110. Price in Italy is 36,300 euros, including the racing kit, which in turn includes the classic-looking and rather unique exhaust system featuring triple-megaphone-style mufflers. And mere hours after the press launch in Italy, all 110 units had been sold.