Alpine and Lacoste Use 3D-Printed Lattice Structures in One-Off A290 Rallye Seats

French automaker Alpine and apparel brand Lacoste have unveiled a one-off version of the Alpine A290 Rallye, called Beware of the Crocodile – Alpine Lacoste A290 Rallye. Inside, the rally seats incorporate parts produced using 3D printing by ERPRO, marking the second known collaboration between Alpine and the French additive manufacturing specialist within the year.

The one-off car is built on the A290 Rallye, the most performance-focused version of Alpine’s A290 and the platform the brand uses for customer racing. It is designed around a chassis optimized for rigidity, rally-specific suspension, widened tracks for grip, and aerodynamic work aimed at cooling and downforce. The electric powertrain is tuned for immediate torque delivery, a trait Alpine points to as an advantage in rally conditions.

Lacoste’s design contribution centers on a red-dominated cabin, drawing on the color of the crocodile logo’s tongue, along with petit piqué fabric on the seats and door panels, embroidered by workshop Potencier.