Alpine Alpine VGT '17

Alpine's 2017 vision of a modern Le Mans prototype combines extreme lightweight construction at just 900 kg with a mid-mounted naturally aspirated engine, creating a car that demands precision and rewards smooth inputs over raw aggression. Its minimalist engineering philosophy makes it exceptionally nimble on technical, twisty circuits where weight distribution and mechanical grip matter more than outright power, though the NA engine requires careful gear selection on faster layouts. Driver commitment to corner entry speed and exit discipline separates merely quick laps from genuinely competitive ones in this machine.