11. Alpine A110
The Alpine A110 is the epitome of the perfect driver’s car even though it isn’t available in the U.S. If you’re familiar with the classic Alpine, you’ll instantly recognize the shape and the idea behind this fabulous car. It’s a small, lightweight sports coupe with a rear-mounted engine and rear-wheel drive. All that makes it capable of providing lots of driving excitement with unparalleled road holding and feel.
That was the exact idea behind the new Alpine A110. This small coupe weighs just over a ton and has a 1.8-liter turbocharged four-cylinder powering the rear wheels. The power is more than adequate with 252 HP running through the seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. The specifications sound fantastic since the acceleration times are under five seconds. They just released this car, but most Americans are afraid it will not come to the states anytime soon.
Why is it important? The Alpine A110 is the lightest and most agile driver-focused car in the last 30 years of the automotive industry.