It's a sad day for fans of Gallic speed machines, as Alpine has just announced the beginning of the end for its beloved A110 mid-engine sports car. In coordination with the launch of a new special edition, the Renault performance division says customers officially have 12 months left to order a new A110 if they want one.

French carmaker Alpine is celebrating its 70th anniversary, but also the final year of the ICE-powered A110 with two special editions of the model.

I t's the last call for Alpine A110. Because all good things come to an end, the Renault-owned sports car brand will discontinue its mid-e