Alpine A310s V6 Prototype Le Mans

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ALPINE A310S V6 PROTOTYPE LE MANS

The basis for the vehicle on display was the alpine a310 v6. it is an original racing prototype built by Blenk und Ringsgwandl. It is one of only four cars built worldwide. this vehicle was nicknamed the ‘’Porsche killer’’ in its day.
 
The Alpine A310 is a sports car built by French manufacturer Alpine, from 1971 to 1984. 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.
 
In 1976 the A310 was restyled by Robert Opron and fitted with the more powerful and newly developed 90-degree 2664 cc V6 PRV engine.

Engine Technical Data

 

Engine type – Number of cylinders :V 6
Fuel type :Petrol
Fuel System :two Weber triple barrel carburettor
Engine Position :Rear
Engine displacement :2849 cm3 / 173.9 cu-in
Bore x Stroke :91 x 73 mm
3.58 x 2.87 inches
Number of valves :12 Valves
Aspiration :naturally-aspirated
Compression Ratio :10.5
Horsepower :~ 250 HP
Maximum torque :155 Nm / 114 lb-ft
@ 4000 rpm
Drive wheels – Traction – Drivetrain :RWD
Transmission Gearbox – Number of speeds :
Wheelbase :227 cm / 89.37 inches
Length :425 cm / 167.32 inches
Width :180 cm / 70.87 inches
Height :115 cm / 45.28 inches
Curb Weight :1037 kg / 2286 lbs
Weight/Power Output Ratio :5.4 kg/hp
Fuel Tank Capacity :62 L
16.4 US gallons
13.6 UK gallons
Top Speed :250 km/h
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) :6 s