At the 2022 Paris Motor Show, Alpine presented a hydrogen-powered concept, the Alpenglow Hy4. Two years later at the same event, the French company presented a more powerful version of the hypercar with a new hydrogen V6 engine, the Alpine Alpenglow HY6.
Compared to the previous model, the Alpenglow HY6 has slightly better aerodynamics with a focus on participation in endurance races. It is 5.2 meters long and is equipped with a carbon fiber body, futuristic lights, additional intakes on the hood and a redesigned rear with a transparent engine cover and a slightly more conventional rear wing.
Also, some rumors say that the manufacturer could decide on serial production of this car. The company admitted that “the development philosophy initially favors a version designed for racing, but could be transferred to series production”. In a similar context, Alpine’s chief designer recently pointed out that the brand always counted on a production version when designing the Alpenglow.
When it comes to the powertrain, the Alpenglow HY6 is powered by a 3.5-L V6 twin-turbo engine with 740 hp (544 kW) and 568 lb-ft (770 Nm) of torque. Power is transferred to the rear axle via a 6-speed sequential Xtrac gearbox. The engine has four chain driven camshafts, four valves per cylinder and uses only hydrogen. The fuel is stored in three hydrogen tanks of 2.1 kilograms under high pressure.
Alpine has been pushing the FIA for a long time to allow hydrogen cars to compete, and the goal is the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2028.
Source: Alpine
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