| Manufacturer | Alpine |
|---|---|
| Production | 1971–1984 |
| Predecessor | Alpine A110 |
| Successor | Renault Alpine GTA/A610 |
| Class | Sports car |
| Body style | Coupé |
| Layout | RR layout |
| Engine | 1.6 L I4 2.7 L V6 PRV |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 2.27 m (89 in) |
| Length | 4.25 m (167 in) |
| Width | 1.65 m (65 in) |
| Height | 1.15 m (45 in) |
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 (93 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 sports car 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 (111 kW) 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 (144 kW).
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.
| A310 4 CYL. |
| 1971 : 120 units |
| 1972 : 575 units |
| 1973 : 666 units |
| 1974 : 344 units |
| 1975 : 306 units |
| 1976 : 329 units |
| TOTAL : 2 340 units |
| A310 V6 |
| 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 |
A310 1600 VE | Series 1
1971–1974 : 1605 cc (R17TS Injection) 4-cylinder | 5-speed (type 365-10)
Power 125 hp (93 kW). DIN à 6000 tr/min | carburetors - twin 45 DCOE weber
3 stud suspension. | Weight 840 kg (1,852 lb). | Fuel Tank 55 L.
A310 1600 VF | Series 1
1973–1976 : 1605 cc (R17TS Injection/Gordini) 4-cylinder | 5-speed (type 365-10)
Power 127 hp (95 kW). DIN à 6450 tr/min | Injection - electronic direct Bosch D-Jetronic
3 stud suspension. | Weight 840 kg (1,852 lb). | Fuel Tank 55 L.
A310 1600 VG | Series 1
1975–1976 : 1647 cc (R17 Gordini) 4-cylinder | 5-speed (type 365-24)
Power 95 hp (71 kW). DIN à 6000 tr/min | carburetors - single weber, double throat 32 Weber DAR7
3 stud suspension. | Weight 825 kg (1,819 lb). | Fuel Tank 55 L.
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 (110 kW). 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 980 kg (2,161 lb). | 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 (110 kW). 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 980 kg (2,161 lb). | 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 (110 kW). 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 980 kg (2,161 lb). | 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 (144 kW). 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.
| 1971 | 4-cylinder carburetors | 1600 VE | 001 | to | 0010 |
| 1972 | 4-cylinder carburetors | 1600 VE | 0011 | to | 0550 |
| 1973 | 4-cylinder carburetors | 1600 VE | 0551 | to | 1200 |
| 1974 | 4-cylinder injection | 1600 VF | 21185 | to | 21750 |
| 1975 | 4-cylinder injection | 1600 VF | 21751 | to | 22016 |
| 1976 | 4-cylinder injection | 1600 VF | 22017 | to | 22137 |
| 1976 | 4-cylinder simply carb | 1600 VG | 40000 | to | 40386 |
| 1977 | V6 | 2700 VA | 43015 | to | 43795 |
| 1978 | V6 | 2700 VA | 43796 | to | 45089 |
| 1979 | V6 | 2700 VA | |||
| 1979 | V6 GR IV | 2700 VA | 45090 | to | 46355 |
| 1980 | V6 | 2700 VA | 46356 | to | 47683 |
| 1981 | V6 | 2700 VA | 47710 | to | 48847 |
| 1982 | V6 | 2700 VA | 48848 | to | 49960 |
| 1983 | V6 | 2700 VA | |||
| 1983 | V6 GT | 2700 VAA | 49961 | to | 52093 |
| 1984 | V6 | 2700 VA | |||
| 1984 | V6 GT | 2700 VAA | E0000001 | to | E0001781 |
| 1985 | V6 | 2700 VA | |||
| 1985 | V6 GT | 2700 VAA | F0000324 | to | F0001874 |
100 France
101 Belgique
102 Italy
103 Nederland
120 Germany
123 Switzerland
267 Spain
203 Mexique
267 Portugal
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