Alpine A310

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Alpine A310

Manufacturer	Alpine
Production	1971–1984
Predecessor	Alpine A110
Successor	Renault Alpine GTA/A610
Class	Sports car
Body style	RR coupé
Engine	1.6 4cyl 2.7 V6 PRV
Transmission	5-speed manual
Wheelbase	89.4 inches (227cm)
Length	167.3 inches (425cm)
Width	65 inches (165cm)
Height	45.3 inches (115cm)
Similar	Lotus Esprit Porsche 911 De Lorean DMC-12

The Alpine A310 was a sports car built by French manufacturer Alpine, from 1971 to 1984.

1 Competition
2 Events
3 Production
4 Production models
5 Alpine A310s outside France
6 A310 Star Appearances | TV Movies
7 Helpful external A310 links

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 2700cc 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 foward to the wheels through a manual 5 speed gearbox. With 149bhp on tap, the A310 PRV V6 was Renault's performance flagship capable of 220kph (137mph) 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 archs, 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

Renault Alpine A310 V6

Close Up A310

Front A310

Rear A310

[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
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 V6 models variants

A310 V6 | Series 1
1977 - 1980 : 2664cc (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.

A310 V6 | Series 2
1981 - 1985 : 2664cc (R 30 TS) V6 | manual transmission 5speed (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

A310 V6 - "Pack GT"
1982 - 1985 : 2664cc (R 30 TS) V6 | manual transmission 5speed (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

A310 V6 "Pack GT Boulogne"
1982 - 1985 : 2849cc (Volvo) V6 | manual transmission 5speed (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] Alpine A310s outside France

Alpine A310 in America. The American Alpine A310 Club was formed in 1995 to assist A310 owners in maintaining their cars. It's based in USA. There are 21 cars in the club. Most of the cars are A310-V6, but we also have two GTA's and a 1974 Alpine A310-4 in the club. Most of our cars are in original condition, but some have been modified. You can see our cars on city streets, on race tracks, or at car shows. We American Alpine owners appreciate our Alpines Renault never sold Alpine in the United States. The cars that are here were imported by Centennial Motors of Boulder, Colorado, or by Mario's Motors of Houston, Texas. However, a few of our cars were brought into the United States by their owners. The president of the club is Brad Stevens (4652 Maiden Lane, Canandaigua, New York 14452, email : bahnzai@hotmail.com).!

[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.

[edit] Helpful external A310 links

Regardless of location in the world these links will give English speaking A310 owners an idea of who is out there... we are a worldwide family of A310 owners...