Boosted by a turbocharger, the four-cylinder engine offers a maximum power output of 252HP at 6000rpm with 320Nm of torque available from just 2000rpm, giving urgent acceleration in every gear.

Lightweight construction and turbocharged power give the A110 addictive straight-line performance and a power to weight ratio of 230hp/tonne. Using the launch control function, the A110 sprints to 100kph in just 4.5 seconds.

Delivering that power to the road is a dual-clutch transmission, which offers ultra-quick gearshifts. Aluminium paddles on the steering column give the driver manual control over the gearbox for an engaging and rewarding drive.

The automatic air conditioning climate control system, which includes a particle filter and a windscreen defrost function, means that the A110 is refined and comfortable in daily use, whatever the weather conditions.

Weighing just 13.1kg each, the one-piece Sabelt bucket seats offer excellent support on the racetrack while also contributing to the overall lightness of the A110.

The flat-bottomed sports steering wheel, which incorporates the Mode Selector button, is trimmed in leather fabric. Adjustable for rake and reach, the steering column also houses the pair of aluminium gearshift paddles.

The four-speaker Focal stereo incorporates patented flax cone technology, which helps to keep the overall weight of the A110 to a minimum while also giving a crisp and rich sound quality.

Supplied by renowned wheel manufacturer Otto Fuchs, the A110’s 18-inch wheels, are forged for strength and lightness. As well as reducing the overall weight of the car the wheels also minimise unsprung weight, which ensures the A110 handles with the precision and agility of a true Alpine.

The A110 owes its remarkable agility and rewarding handling to its strong, yet very lightweight aluminium structure. A clean-sheet design, the body is bonded and riveted both to add strength and to reduce weight even further. Aluminium offers the best possible combination of strength, weight and build quality.

Designed and engineered with an attentive eye for detail, the A110 weighs as little as 1094kg. Aluminium is used for the suspension components as well as the body, while Sabelt sports seats, weighing just 13.1kg each, help to keep weight down even further. As a result, the A110 is agile and engaging at all speeds.