Author’s Note: Hey everyone! Sorry for my scarcity. Real life is kicking my butt right now so I haven’t been able to post as often as I wanted to on here. As soon as things settle down I will be able to post more frequently. For once I did have enough time for this so for those who are still following AL Autos, thank you so much. Let’s get right to it shall we?
AL Autos Special Release Event
Hello one and all! Welcome to a special AL Autos event where we get to release a car that has been being developed for quite some time now. Our sports car division has been burning the midnight oil trying to develop a car that fulfilled the following conditions: A relatively cheap, fun to drive, mid-engine, rear wheel drive sports car that looked apart from anything else in our lineup. Our previous attempt at doing this, the Erucae, was a decent success, however we feel as if we’ve grown in our understanding of how to build a super fun motor vehicle… also we feel as if there is massive room to improve. We’ve gained the courage to try something different and we were dedicated to make it the best. After all this time, we feel as if our work is ready to be released. Let us not waste any more time shall we? Let’s raise the curtain!
AL Autos is proud to present…
The AL Autos Carpe! It’s time to shake things up.
RGS trim shown in AL Orange
The Carpe is the culmination of all our hard work to build something that looks apart from the rest of our lineup and had the performance to back up the looks. This being our first serious rear wheel drive mid-engine sports car, a lot of focus was put into how the Carpe would handle corners. To kick things off, the Carpe has a set of specially formulated AL Road Sport Tires made for the Carpe to allow it to stick to the road. The Active AL Road Sport Suspension setups have also been tuned in such a way that it allows for incredible response and control while not compromising to much comfort. To aid in comfort, the Carpe also comes with our pothole detection technology, detecting potholes and adjusting the suspension to protect the occupants from discomfort and the tires from being misaligned. As of this release, there are currently 3 powertrains that buyers will be able to choose from. There is the 1.7 L Turbocharged I4 (ALA17DOC16TS4-MS) found on the RGS trim producing 238 BHP and 175 lb-ft torque with a MPG rating of 40.5 MPG, the 2.0 L Turbocharged I4 (ALA20DOC16TS4-MS) found on the RGS2 trim producing 287 BHP and 211 lb-ft torque with a MPG rating of 39 MPG, and the 2.5 L Turbocharged I5 (ALA25DOC20TS5-MS) found on the RGS3 producing 338.1 BHP and 258 lb-ft torque with an MPG rating of 36 MPG! These engines can either be mated to a 6 speed manual transmission or a 7 speed Dual Clutch Transmission. There may or may not be an even faster version in the future but we will save that for another time . This makes the Carpe the most fuel-efficient vehicle in our lineup. This is not only due to the incredible work done on the engines, but also due to lightweight construction: lightened Aluminum body panels and a specially made Carbon Fiber Chassis.
RGS2 trim shown in AL Bright Green
While the Carpe is meant to be a lightened mid-engine sports car, we didn’t compromise on the interior. Instead, we made an interior which didn’t add to much weight to the car, yet still provides the spoils of most modern cars nowadays as well as surprising support and comfort for what the car is meant to be. No matter the trim level, the Carpe comes with specialized ALA Road Sport Bucket seats which hug the driver providing the comfort and support we mentioned earlier. The Carpe also comes with AL Autos’ newly improved ALAutos-Infotaimnet system loaded onto a 10” infotainment screen. To add onto this, the Carpe also comes with a fully digital gauge cluster which can display oil pressure, fuel levels, range, and other statistics about the car as well as a separate section for navigation and other notifications. The Carpe also comes with a newly developed system called ALADriveProfile. This system allows for the customization of how the car drives. Aspects of the car adjusted by this system include steering sensitivity, ride height, acceleration and brake pedal sensitivity, traction control sensitivity, and the ability to enable or disable launch control. Included in the ALADriveProfile are 3 presets made by our performance division: Road Comfort (RC), Dynamic Sport (DS), and Race Mode (RM). Where things get interesting is that the driver can also create up to 3 more customized profiles to allow for a more personalized driving experience. We here at AL Autos worked hard to make the Carpe a fun to drive lightweight sports car.
RGS3 trim shown in AL Light Blue
A Word on the Styling
One of the main highlights of the Carpe was that it looks apart from the rest the cars in our lineup. The shaping of the front end was one of the biggest priorities with the Carpe. We wanted to design something that was aggressive yet had some new design elements which we experimented with. The headlights, for example, are not the usual concave triangular shape that you see on most AL Autos models. We used a more rounded out triangle this time for the DRL outline of the headlamps. For the central part of the headlamps, we wanted to go for a more futuristic look without utilizing too much of the old triangle headlamps. What we came up with is a unique LED HID design utilizing newly shaped fixtures to create what we call the parallelogram mosaic. The grilles where then shaped accordingly using our familiar concave triangular vent which adds some curves to the central grille structure which features new grille slits angled perfectly to complement the front-end elements as well as to make the car look aggressive. The lip grille is meant to continue the shape of the central grille to add more angles to the front end. Included in this lip grille fixture are elongated hexagonal grille slits and uniquely shaped fog lamps.
The side of the Carpe was designed to be sleek yet still interesting to look at. The side features the familiar concave triangle shaped vent for mid-engine cooling, sleek flush door handles, and 18” black/body color sporty rims.
The rear end of the Carpe was meant to compliment the front with similar design elements used in the taillights. Not much else to say besides the rear end was meant to combine style with efficient cooling for the engine.
Overall, from our standards, the Carpe is a shinning new light into how we design our cars. Design elements from the Carpe are sure to influence the designs of later AL Autos vehicles!
RGS trim shown in AL Orange
Prices for the Carpe are as follows (Prices include a 20% Markup):
RGS: $42,964
RGS2: $44,922
RGS3: $44,922
That’s all for the presentation! Thank you for joining us in this special event! Feel free to look around the car if you so desire. More pictures bellow. The spec sheet is also bellow if you would like a more in-depth look into what makes the Carpe go! If there are any automotive journalists or curious persons who would like to test drive the Carpe, don’t be afraid to ask! Again, thank you for joining us here at this special event! Have a lovely rest of your day!
2019 AL Autos Carpe RGS
2019 AL Autos Carpe RGS
RGS Trim Shown in AL Orange
Chassis
Panel Material: Aluminum
Chassis Material/Type: Carbon Fiber Monocoque
Front Suspension: Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension: Double Wishbone
Powertrain Layout: Transverse Mid Engine, Rear Wheel Drive
Tires: AL-RoadSport Compound Tires (Front: P210/40R18 83W) (Rear: P240/35R18 86W)
Weight: 2440 lbs or 1107 kgs
Wheelbase: 92.52 in or 2.35 m
Length: 158.09 in or 4.02 m
Powertrain and Performance Statistics
Engine Code: ALA17DOC16TS4-MS
Engine: 1.7 L DOHC-16 Turbocharged I4
Horsepower: 238.5 BHP
Torque: 175 lb-ft
Redline: 8,000 RPM
Fuel Economy: 40.5 MPG
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
Differential: Electric Limited Slip Differential
Estimated Top Speed: 160 MPH
0-62 MPH: 5.00 seconds
¼ Mile Time: 13.27 seconds
20m Radius Cornering: 1.20 g
200m Radius Cornering: 1.21 g
Interior
Seats: AL Specialized Multi Point Road Sport Bucket Seats
Infotainment: ALAutos-Infotainment Gen 2 New Sport
10” Central Touch Screen | AM/FM Radio w/ CD Capability, MP3 Capbility, Auxiliary Port, ALConnect-1 (Smart Phone Connectivity, AL Voice Assistant, AL-Emergency Connect, ALAInfo Smart Phone Application Compatibility M | ALADriveProfile
ALAInfo Smart Phone Application Compatibility M: Fuel Level Read Out, Range on Current Tank of Fuel, Interior Temperature w/ Remote Climate Control Capability, Odometer Reading
Sound System: Bose 8 Speaker Premium Sound System
Other Features
360 Degree Camera System
Cruise Control
Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror w/ GarageLink
Auto Dimming Side View Mirrors
Climate Control
Parking Sensors (360 Degrees)
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Door Traffic Alert and Accident Prevention System (Alerts driver and prevents passenger from opening doors if traffic is coming in and is in danger of hitting the door if opened)
Push Button Ignition
Night Sensing Headlamps w/ Automatic High Beams
Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers
Anti-Theft Alarm
Glass Breakage Alarm
Engine Immobilizer
Driver and Passenger Airbags + Side-Impact Air Bags
Pricing
$42,964
2019 AL Autos Carpe RGS2
2019 AL Autos Carpe RGS2
RGS2 Trim Shown in AL Bright Green
Chassis
Panel Material: Aluminum
Chassis Material/Type: Carbon Fiber Monocoque
Front Suspension: Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension: Double Wishbone
Powertrain Layout: Transverse Mid Engine, Rear Wheel Drive
Tires: AL-RoadSport Compound Tires (Front: P220/40R18 86Y) (Rear: P250/35R18 88Y) 86W)
Weight: 2440 lbs or 1107 kgs
Wheelbase: 92.52 in or 2.35 m
Length: 158.09 in or 4.02 m
Powertrain and Performance Statistics
Engine Code: ALA20DOC16TS4-MS
Engine: 2.0 L DOHC-16 Turbocharged I4
Horsepower: 287.7 BHP
Torque: 211 lb-ft
Redline: 8,000 RPM
Fuel Economy: 39 MPG
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
Differential: Electric Limited Slip Differential
Estimated Top Speed: 168 MPH
0-62 MPH: 4.30 seconds
¼ Mile Time: 12.55 seconds
20m Radius Cornering: 1.21 g
200m Radius Cornering: 1.22 g
Interior
Seats: AL Specialized Multi Point Road Sport Bucket Seats
Infotainment: ALAutos-Infotainment Gen 2 New Sport
10” Central Touch Screen | AM/FM Radio w/ CD Capability, MP3 Capbility, Auxiliary Port, ALConnect-1 (Smart Phone Connectivity, AL Voice Assistant, AL-Emergency Connect, ALAInfo Smart Phone Application Compatibility M | ALADriveProfile
ALAInfo Smart Phone Application Compatibility M: Fuel Level Read Out, Range on Current Tank of Fuel, Interior Temperature w/ Remote Climate Control Capability, Odometer Reading
Sound System: Bose 8 Speaker Premium Sound System
Other Features
360 Degree Camera System
Cruise Control
Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror w/ GarageLink
Auto Dimming Side View Mirrors
Climate Control
Parking Sensors (360 Degrees)
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Door Traffic Alert and Accident Prevention System (Alerts driver and prevents passenger from opening doors if traffic is coming in and is in danger of hitting the door if opened)
Push Button Ignition
Night Sensing Headlamps w/ Automatic High Beams
Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers
Anti-Theft Alarm
Glass Breakage Alarm
Engine Immobilizer
Driver and Passenger Airbags + Side-Impact Air Bags
Pricing
$44,922
2019 AL Autos Carpe RGS3
2019 AL Autos Carpe RGS3
RGS3 Trim Shown in AL Light Blue
Chassis
Panel Material: Aluminum
Chassis Material/Type: Carbon Fiber Monocoque
Front Suspension: Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension: Double Wishbone
Powertrain Layout: Transverse Mid Engine, Rear Wheel Drive
Tires: AL-RoadSport Compound Tires (Front: P225/40R18 86Y) (Rear: P260/35R18 89Y)
Weight: 2440 lbs or 1107 kgs
Wheelbase: 92.52 in or 2.35 m
Length: 158.09 in or 4.02 m
Powertrain and Performance Statistics
Engine Code: ALA25DOC20TS5-MS
Engine: 2.5 L DOHC-20 Turbocharged I5
Horsepower: 338.1 BHP
Torque: 258 lb-ft
Redline: 8,000 RPM
Fuel Economy: 36 MPG
Transmission: 7 Speed Dual Clutch Transmission
Differential: Electric Limited Slip Differential
Estimated Top Speed: 179 MPH
0-62 MPH: 3.7 seconds
¼ Mile Time: 11.82 seconds
20m Radius Cornering: 1.21 g
200m Radius Cornering: 1.23 g
Interior
Seats: AL Specialized Multi Point Road Sport Bucket Seats
Infotainment: ALAutos-Infotainment Gen 2 New Sport
10” Central Touch Screen | AM/FM Radio w/ CD Capability, MP3 Capbility, Auxiliary Port, ALConnect-1 (Smart Phone Connectivity, AL Voice Assistant, AL-Emergency Connect, ALAInfo Smart Phone Application Compatibility A | ALADriveProfile
ALAInfo Smart Phone Application Compatibility A: Fuel Level Read Out, Range on Current Tank of Fuel, Interior Temperature w/ Remote Climate Control Capability, Odometer Reading, Remote Engine Start/Stop Capability
Sound System: Bose 8 Speaker Premium Sound System
Other Features
360 Degree Camera System
Cruise Control
Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror w/ GarageLink
Auto Dimming Side View Mirrors
Climate Control
Parking Sensors (360 Degrees)
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Door Traffic Alert and Accident Prevention System (Alerts driver and prevents passenger from opening doors if traffic is coming in and is in danger of hitting the door if opened)
Push Button Ignition
Night Sensing Headlamps w/ Automatic High Beams
Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers
Anti-Theft Alarm
Glass Breakage Alarm
Engine Immobilizer
Driver and Passenger Airbags + Side-Impact Air Bags
Pricing
$49,397