Alpine is ready to kickstart its EV-only era, but before that happens, it has another surprise for fans of the A110 nameplate. The A110 R Ultime is a high-performance version of the sports coupe, with a limited production of 110 units and an eye-watering price tag.

The A110 R Ultime is a follow up to the A110 R that debuted two years ago. The biggest upgrade is the boosted turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, producing 345 hp (257 kW / 350 PS) and 420 Nm (310 lb-ft) of torque. This represents an increase of 48 hp (37 kW / 50 PS) and 80 Nm (59 lb-ft) compared to the A110 R.

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The Ultime also features a new gearbox, revised aero, and an even sharper chassis setup. Alpine claims that the 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) sprint is completed in 3.8 seconds (-0.1 seconds) with the help of the Launch Control.

The Alpine A110 R Ultime comes with an eye-watering price tag of €265,000 ($289,609), which is more than double the €105,000 price of the A110 R it is based on. Still, buyers who want the priciest Alpine ever can go for the pictured “La Bleue” version from the Atelier Sur Mesure Alpine. This comes with an ultra-limited production of 15 units and costs €330,000 ($360,561).

This is a developing story and will be updated.