A group of students from the IED Master in Transportation Design have collaborated closely with Alpine to create a very interesting design exercise. The new Alpine A4810. A conceptual model that glimpses the future of supercars. A hydrogen-bound future.
Alpine and the FDI (European Design Institute) have worked together on a very interesting project. Specifically, a group made up of 28 students from the IED’s Master’s in Transportation Design has participated in the creation of a design exercise with which to look to the future of the automobile sector and, more specifically, that of supercars. The result is the new Alpine A4810.
This is a conceptual model, a design proposal for a supercar from the iconic French brand. A project that shows that the future of supercars is largely linked to hydrogen. Let’s go into detail and review all the keys to this futuristic two-seater hydrogen-powered supercar.
Alpine A4810, hydrogen and new generation technologies
The design process has been student-led and, according to Alpine, is an ideal way for the French company to broaden its horizons to new generations of designers and drivers. The most advanced technology has been captured on the A4810 in combination with the traditional characteristics of the brand that, let us remember, was founded in 1955.
The length of the A4810 stands at 5.0 meters, while the wheelbase is 2.7 m respectively. Despite offering high performance, the company underlines its status as an environmentally friendly vehicle by using hydrogen. The team has combined the shape of an A110 Berlinette with a hydrogen-based propulsion system. While the engine and fuel tanks are built like those of a traditional hypercar, the removal process is evidence of a heavy investment.
The measurements of the new Alpine A4810 Concept
Alpine A4810, a two-seater hydrogen supercar
The exterior features a futuristic design that combines elaborate aerodynamics with overlapping layers and the sculptural aspects of the car’s silhouette. The two-tone colours, the matt black and the reflections of the carbon fiber, help create a strong contrast in every part of the vehicle. This allows underlining and/or emphasizing the aerodynamics, mechanics or directly the general forms.
By the way, as a curious detail, the name chosen for this concept car, “4810”, refers to the height (in meters) of Mont Blanc, the highest and most emblematic peak in the Alps. Will we ever see a 4810-inspired supercar from Alpine in the future? Only time will tell.
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