Alpine A310

1971 to 1984
Overview
Manufacturer	Alpine
Production	1971–1984
Body and chassis
Class	Sports car
Body style	Coupé
Layout	RR layout
Powertrain
Engine	1,605 cc A2L/A3L I4 (1600 VE/VF) 1,647 cc A6M I4 (1600 VG) 2,664 cc PRV V6
Transmission	5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	227 cm (89 in)
Length	418 cm (165 in)
Width	164 cm (65 in)
Height	115 cm (45 in)
Chronology
Predecessor	Alpine A110
Successor	Renault Alpine GTA/A610

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

History

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.

The first model of the A310, built 1971-1976, was a car with a four-cylinder engine and six frontlights. In 1976 the A310 was restyled by Robert Opron and fitted with the more powerful and newly developed 90-degree 2,664 cc V6 PRV engine, as used in some Renaults, Volvos and Peugeots.

1972 Alpine A310 rear view

The basis of the A310 was a hefty tubular steel backbone chassis, clothed in a 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 acceptable acceleration. The tail-heavy weight distribution gave handling characteristics similar to the contemporary Porsche 911. Beginning with model year 1981 (in late 1980), the rear suspension was shared with the mid-engined Renault 5 Turbo. Rather than the previous three-lug wheels, the A310 also received the alloys used for the 5 Turbo, albeit without the painted elements.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES tinted glass; leather upholstery; metallic spray.

In the later Models (1983-1984) of the A310 a "GTPack" which was inspired from the Group4 A310 racing cars would be developed, it gained wheel arches, larger spoilers front and rear. A few Alpine A310 V6 GT Pack Kit Boulogne was built (27), the PRV-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).

Production

Production models

A310 4-cylinder model variants 1971–1976

Alpine A310 1,647 cc 4 cylinders PERFORMANCE

max power (DIN): 95 hp (69.9 kW) at 6,000 rpm:
max torque (DIN): 94 1b ft. 13 kg m (127.5 Nm) at 3.000 rpm
max engine rpm: 6,300; 57.7 hp/i (42.4 kW/l)
max speeds: (1) 37 mph, 60 km/h; '(2) 58 mph, 94 km/h; (3) 81 mph. 131 km/h; (4) 109 mph, 175 km/h; (5) 119 mph, 192 km/h
power-weight ratio: 19.5 lb/hp (26.5 lb/kW), 8.8 kg/hp (12 kg/kW)
speed in top at 1,000 rpm: 21.6 mph, 34.7 km/h
consumption: 21.7 m/imp gal, 18.1 m/US gal, 13 Ix 100 km.

A310 1600 Series 1 (55L fuel tank, 3 stud suspension, 4-cylinder engine, 5 speed transmission)

A310 V6 model variants 1977–1985

PERFORMANCE A310 V6 | Series 1 1977–1980
power (DIN): 150 hp (110.4 kW) at 6,000 rpm; max (DIN): 151 1b ft, 20.8 kg m (204 Nm) at 3,500 rpm
max speeds: 1 39 mph, 62 km/h; (2) 63 mph. 102 km/h; (3) 99 mph. 159 km/h; (4) 140 mph, 225 km/h
power-weight ratio: 14.9 lb/hp (20.3 lb/kW), 6.8 kg/hp (9.2 kg/kW)
acceleration: standing 1/4 mile 15.4 sec;
speed in top at 1,000 rpm: 22 mph, 35.4 km/h

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.

Production numbers

A 1977 Alpine A310 Featured on the UK car restoration show Wheeler Dealers,

episode 4, series 9 (2012).