When the Gendarmerie needs to respond swiftly to an incident on one of France’s motorways, high-performance wheels are a must. It has consequently placed an order for 26 Alpine A110s to take over from the Renault Mégane R.S.’s currently in service. Squadron Leader Richard Filmotte – curator of the force’s national museum – explains how the contract rekindles the Gendarmes’ association with the iconic berlinette that dates back more than 50 years.
BY RENAULT GROUP