Philippe Krief, the mastermind behind the Ferrari SF90 Stradale, is clearly well-suited to head a project of this scale and ambition
Alpine has a clear goal: to become a serious player in the high-performance car world. As it launches the all-electric A390 crossover, the brand is already teasing something far more ambitious—a hybrid halo supercar aimed squarely at rivals like the Ferrari SF90 Stradale and Lamborghini Revuelto. Set for a 2028 debut, this flagship model could be key to Alpine’s push into the mainstream.
The announcement came during the A390’s premiere, where Alpine confirmed it’s moving forward with a mid-engine supercar project originally hinted at by the Alpenglow concept. Backed by Renault CEO Luca de Meo, the car has now received the official green light.
Unlike its Italian rivals—Lamborghini’s V12-powered Revuelto and Ferrari’s V8 SF90—the Alpine will feature a smaller rear-mounted V6 paired with dual front electric motors, targeting a combined output of around 1,000 hp. The hybrid powertrain is being developed by Renault’s Hypertech division, the same team behind the A424 Le Mans Hypercar. The car will also make extensive use of carbon fiber and aluminum for lightweight construction.
Leading the charge is Alpine CEO Philippe Krief, who previously worked on Ferrari’s 458 Italia and SF90 Stradale, as well as the Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio. Few are better suited for such a project.
“This car has three missions,” Krief told Top Gear. “To elevate Alpine’s image, to serve as a lab for innovation, and to be a profitable business venture.”
Though the final design remains under wraps, Krief says it will differ significantly from the Alpenglow concept. Still, given Alpine’s recent success with the sleek A390 crossover, expectations for this new supercar are understandably high.
