Alpine A310
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| Manufacturer | Alpine |
| Production | 1971–1984 |
| Predecessor | Alpine A110 |
| Successor | Renault Alpine GTA/A610 |
| Class | Sports car |
| Body style(s) | RR coupé |
| Engine(s) | 1.6 4cyl 2.7 V6 PRV |
| Transmission(s) | 5-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 89.4 inches (227 cm) |
| Length | 167.3 inches (425 cm) |
| Width | 65 inches (165 cm) |
| Height | 45.3 inches (115 cm) |
The Alpine A310 was a sports car built by French manufacturer Alpine, from 1971 to 1984.
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Dieppe-based Alpine, once an independent company specialising in faster Renaults, later a Renault subsidiary, established a fine competition history with the Alpine A110 winning the 1973 Monte Carlo rally and world rally championship. The successor was the Alpine A310, initially powered by tuned 17TS/Gordini four-cylinder engine, still rear mounted. The maximum power reaching 127 PS DIN (93.5 kW/125 hp), thanks to the use of 2 twin barrel 45 DCOE Weber carburetors.
In 1976 the A310 was restyled by Robert Opron and fitted with the more powerful and newly-developed 90 degree 2700 cc V6 PRV engine. As used in up-range Renaults, Volvos and Peugeots this lifted the car into the lower echelons of the supercar league, where the Porsche was a dominant player. The basis of the A310 was a hefty tubular steel backbone chassis, clothed in a tough fiberglass shell. Like the ill-fated De Lorean DMC-12, which used the same PRV powertrain, the engine was mounted longitudinally in the rear, driving forward to the wheels through a manual 5 speed gearbox. With 149 bhp on tap, the A310 PRV V6 was Renault's performance flagship capable of 220 km/h (137 mph) and neck straining acceleration. Despite the tail-heavy weight distribution (like Porsche 911), handling was safe and rewarding.
In the later Models of the A310 a "GTPack" which was inspired from the Group4 A310 racing cars would be developed, it gain wheel arches, larger spoilers front and rear, the V6 was bored out to a 2.9 L motor was modified by Alpine, fitted with 3x Weber 42DCNF carburetors that pushed power to 193 hp.
[edit] Competition
1977 - French Rally Championship
The A310 had great success in French motorsport as a Group 4 car. In 1977 Guy Frequelin (Alpine Renault A 310-V6) won the French Rally championship
[edit] Events
The 30th Anniversary of the A310 will be celebrated on 22/23/24 June 2007 A gathering of the great Alpine family in Dieppe will be organized... http://www.retroalpine.com/A310V6/presentation2007.php
[edit] Production
| A310 PRODUCTION |
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| 1976 : 140 units |
| 1977 : 1 220 units |
| 1978 : 1 216 units |
| 1979 : 1 381 units |
| 1980 : 1 138 units |
| 1981 : 1 284 units |
| 1982 : 1 095 units |
| 1983 : 1 139 units |
| 1984 : 663 units |
| TOTAL : 9 276 units |
[edit] Production models
A310 4 cylinder model variants
1971–1976
A310 1600 VE | Series 1
1971–1974 : 1605cc (R17TS) 4 cylinder | 5 speed (type 365-10)
Power 125 hp. DIN à 6000 tr/min | carburetors - twin 45 DCOE weber
3 stud suspension. | Weight 840kg. | Fuel Tank 55 L.
A310 1600 VF | Series 1
1973–1976 : 1605cc (R17TS) 4 cylinder | 5 speed (type 365-10)
Power 127 hp. DIN à 6450 tr/min | Injection - electronic direct Bosch D-Jetronic
3 stud suspension. | Weight 840kg. | Fuel Tank 55 L.
A310 1600 VG | Series 1
1975–1976 : 1647cc (R17TS) 4 cylinder | 5 speed (type 365-24)
Power 95 hp. DIN à 6000 tr/min | carburetors - single weber, double throat 32 Weber DAR7
3 stud suspension. | Weight 825kg. | Fuel Tank 55 L.
A310 V6 models variants
1977–1985
A310 V6 | Series 1
1977–1980 : 2664 cc (R 30 TS) V6 | manual transmission 4 speed (type 367-05) > 5 speed (type 369-02)
Power 150 hp. DIN à 6000 tr/min | 1 carburetor single throat Solex 34 TBIA and 1 carburetor double throat Solex 35 CEEI
3 stud R30 inspired suspension. | Weight 980kg. | Fuel Tank 62 L.
A310 V6 | Series 2
1981–1985 : 2664 cc (R 30 TS) V6 | manual transmission 5 speed (type 369-02)
Power 150 hp. DIN à 6000 tr/min | 1 carburetor single throat Solex 34 TBIA and 1 carburetor double throat Solex 35 CEEI.
4 stud R5 Turbo inspired suspension, restyled exterior, new bumpers | Weight 980kg. | Fuel Tank 62 L.
A310 V6 "Pack GT"
1982–1985 : 2664 cc (R 30 TS) V6 | manual transmission 5 speed (type 369-02)
Power 150 hp. DIN à 6000 tr/min | 1 carburetor single throat Solex 34 TBIA and 1 carburetor double throat Solex 35 CEEI.
4 stud R5 Turbo inspired suspension, flared arches, aerodynamic kit, larger wheels etc | Weight 980kg. | Fuel Tank 62 L.
A310 V6 "Pack GT Boulogne"
1982–1985 : 2849 cc (Volvo) V6 | manual transmission 5 speed (type 369-02)
Power 193 hp. DIN à 6000 tr/min | 2 carburetor triple throat vertical Weber 46 IDA.
4 stud R5 Turbo inspired suspension, flared arches, aerodynamic kit, larger wheels, etc.
[edit] A310 Star Appearances | TV Movies
A bright blue A310 1600ve was featured in the anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion; it is the car (recklessly) driven by Misato Katsuragi.
This car also appeared frequently in Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo, mostly during the Trans-France Race. It was white with a red lower body and trim, as well as a number 2 on the sides and the hood. The racer was adorned with decals that appeared to advertise Esso petroleum.
A red version of the car is briefly seen in the game Time Crisis 2, at the beginning of the second level.
It also appears in PS2's GT4 where it has a 1 make race. Particularly where it races with the A110 model.
[edit] External links
- Renault Alpine history website, has A310 forum etc - France
- Alpine website, has A310 history - France
- Alpine A310 history, pictures - France
- A310 Restoration - France
- Alpine A310 Club - Braford A. Stevens - United States of America
- Alpine A310 (David Bishop) - United Kingdom
- A310 Yahoo owners blog - Japan
- Gordini-Alpine-A310 - Japan
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