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The '''Renault Alpine GTA''' and the succeeding '''A610''' is a sports [[coupé]] [[automobile]] produced by the [[Renault]]-owned French manufacturer [[Alpine (car)|Alpine]] between late 1984 and 1995. The GTA name was an internal code name (although it was used as a model name in the British market); in Europe it was sold as the Alpine V6 GT or V6 Turbo. It replaced the slow-selling [[Alpine A310]], with which it shared many features, including the layout and engine.<ref name="Mon813">{{cite journal | ref=super | journal=Le Moniteur de l'Automobile | page = 13 | title= La renaissance | trans-title = The rebirth | last= Cornaert | first= Jean-Jacques | location=Brussels, Belgium | language=fr | volume=36 | number=813 | date=24 January 1985 | publisher=Editions Auto-Magazine }}</ref> The GTA was replaced by the A610 in 1991.

==Alpine GTA==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Renault Alpine GTA
| image = Renault Alpine V6 GT Gen3 D500 1984-1991 frontright 2011-04-10 A.jpg
| manufacturer = [[Renault]] [[Alpine (car)|Alpine]]
| aka = {{unbulleted list | Renault Alpine V6 GT | Renault Alpine V6 Turbo | Renault GTA (UK) }}
| production = November 1984 – February 1991
| class = [[Sports car]]
| predecessor = [[Alpine A310]]
| body_style = 2+2, 2-door [[coupé]]
| layout = [[Rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout|RR layout]]
| successor = Alpine A610
| assembly = [[Dieppe, Seine-Maritime|Dieppe]], France
| engine = {{unbulleted list | 2.5L (2458&nbsp;cc) ''[[V6 PRV engine|PRV Z7U]]'' [[Turbocharger|turbo]] [[V6 engine|V6]] | 2.9L (2849&nbsp;cc) ''[[V6 PRV engine|PRV Z7W]]'' V6 }}
| designer = Yves Legal
| wheelbase = {{convert|2340|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4330|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1750|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1200|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = 
}}

The '''Grand Tourisme Alpine''' (or '''GTA''') is a [[Sports car|sporty automobile]] model produced by the French manufacturer [[Automobiles Alpine|Alpine]], launched in 1985. It is the successor to the [[Alpine A310]], and the first Alpine produced 100% by [[Renault]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 October 2022 |title=2023 Alpine A110 R is a French sports car you can't buy in America |url=https://journal.classiccars.com/2022/10/07/2023-alpine-a110-r-is-a-french-sports-car-you-cant-buy-in-america/ |access-date=30 December 2022 |website=ClassicCars.com Journal |language=en-US}}</ref>

It was the first car launched by Alpine under Renault ownership (though Alpine had been affiliated with Renault for many years, with its earlier models using many Renault parts). Longer, wider, and taller, it effectively updated the design of its predecessor, the Alpine A310, updating that car's silhouette with modern design features like body-integrated bumpers and a triangular C-pillar with the large rear windshield. Like its predecessor, it used the [[V6 PRV engine]] in a rear-engined layout, with extensive use of Polyester plastics and [[Fiberglass|fibreglass]] for the body panels making it lighter and quicker than rivals such as the [[Porsche 944]]. Passenger room increased, making the rear seat more useful, while equipment was much more complete and now included items such as power locks.<ref name="Mon813b">[[#super|Cornaert]], p. 14</ref> It was one of the most aerodynamic cars of its time, and the naturally aspirated version achieved a record 0.28 drag coefficient in its class.<ref name="Mon813b"/> Due to its bigger tires and need for more cooling intakes, the Turbo's drag coefficient was a bit higher: 0.30 <math>\scriptstyle C_\mathrm x\,</math>. The GTA name, used to denote the entire range of this generation, stands for "Grand Tourisme Alpine," but in most markets, the car was marketed as the Renault Alpine V6 GT or as the Renault Alpine V6 Turbo.<ref name=Echap>{{cite journal | journal = Echappement | date = April 1985 | number = 198 | ref = PB85 | title = L'usine Alpine: renaissance ou révolution? | trans-title = The Alpine works: renaissance or revolution? | last = Barbaza | first = Pierre | page = 88 | publisher = Michael Hommell | location = Paris, France | language = fr }}</ref> In Great Britain, it was sold simply as the Renault GTA,<ref>{{citation | first = Stuart | last = Bladon | title = Observer's Cars 1987 | publisher = Penguin Books Ltd | date = 7 May 1987 | page = 144 | isbn = 978-0723234593 }}</ref> as Sunbeam (and then [[Simca 1307|Chrysler/Talbot]]) had been using the "[[Sunbeam Alpine|Alpine]]" badge since the 1950s.

[[File:1988 Renault GTA Turbo rear (UK).jpg|thumb|left|1988 Renault GTA Turbo (UK)]]
Rather than being molded in a single piece as for the preceding A310, the new Alpine's body was molded in a large number of small separate panels.<ref name=Echap/> This required a significant overhaul of the Alpine plant, leaving only the sandblasting machinery intact. The car was also considerably more efficient to manufacture, with the time necessary to build a finished car dropping from 130 to 77 hours - which was still a long time but acceptable for a small-volume specialty car.<ref name=PB2>[[#PB|Barbaza]], p. 89</ref> The PRV engine in the naturally aspirated model was identical to the version used in the [[Renault 25]], a 2849&nbsp;cc unit producing {{cvt|160|PS|kW hp|order=flip}}. The small power gain compensated for the weight increase, up by {{convert|92|kg|lb|abbr=on}}. Also available was the more powerful [[turbocharger|turbocharged]] model, which used a smaller (2.5-liter) displacement.

The central backbone chassis (with outriggers for side impact protection) was built by Heuliez and then transferred to Dieppe. Aside from the body, most of the car was subcontracted to various suppliers.<ref name=PB2/> The drivetrain was mounted on a separate subframe, meaning it can be removed in as little as two hours.<ref name=MK129>{{cite magazine | ref = MK717 | title = Sportlich & günstig? | trans-title = Sporty and cheap? | language = de | page = 129 | date = July 2017 | last = Woytal | first = Bernd | magazine = Motor Klassik | publisher = Motor Presse Stuttgart | location = Stuttgart, Germany | issn = 0177-8862 }}</ref> It was also moved {{convert|40|mm|in|abbr=on}} forward (making the rear overhang shorter while nearly all other dimensions increased) compared to the A310, improving somewhat on that car's tailwards weight distribution.<ref name="Mon813"/> The transmission was the same [[Renault 30]]-based unit that the A310 had used, with some minor changes and somewhat longer fourth and fifth gears. Those gears were taller than for the GT Turbo model.<ref name="Mon813b"/> At the time of introduction, the daily production number amounted to ten cars.<ref name=PB3>[[#PB|Barbaza]], p. 90</ref> This soon dropped considerably, as the somewhat less than prestigious Renault had a hard time in the sports car marketplace. The average production for the six full years was just above 1000 per annum, or just above three per day - almost identical to the A310 V6's annual production.

===Models===

Alpine wanted to launch a complete range of models. Three models were announced for public use.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Alpine A610 Turbo: review, history and specs of an icon |url=https://www.evo.co.uk/alpine/204460/alpine-a610-turbo-review-history-and-specs-of-an-icon |access-date=30 December 2022 |website=evo |language=en}}</ref>

=== V6 GT ===
[[File:H904FLB_Renault_GTA_V6.jpg|thumb|Renault GTA V6 (UK)]]
Presented in November 1984, it is the base version. With a ''[[Drag coefficient|C<sub>x</sub>]]'' of 0.28, and an ''SC{{Sub|x}}'' of 0.48, the V6 GT set a record for [[aerodynamics]] at the time for a car in this category.

The first model introduced was the naturally aspirated V6 GT (D&nbsp;500), which entered production in November 1984, although press photos had been released in September 1984.<ref name=TAM85>{{Cite book | title = Quattroruote: Tutte le Auto del Mondo 1985 | editor = Mastrostefano, Raffaele | publisher = Editoriale Domus S.p.A | ref = TAM85 | year = 1985 | language = it | page = 847 | location = Milano | isbn = 88-7212-012-8 }}</ref> The car was first shown at the 1985 Amsterdam Rai, immediately after which it also went on sale.<ref name=MilleM>{{cite web | url = http://alpine.v6.turbo.free.fr/guide/alpine-v6-turbo-mille-miles.php | title = Alpine V6 Turbo Mille Miles | work = Le site des amateurs et passionnés des Alpine Renault GTA | last = Liszewski | first = Nicolas | language = fr | access-date = 8 September 2014 }}</ref>

=== Europa Cup model===
The Europa Cup was initially rolled out in July 1985. The model was conceived for racing during the [[Formula 1 Grand Prix]] in Europe, hence its name. Of the 69 cars manufactured between 1984 and 1987, it is estimated that only seven remain in the "civilian" version. All cars left the production lines of the Alpine factory in Dieppe with their [[Vehicle registration certificate|registration certificate]], but to recover the [[Value-added tax|VAT]], some Europa Cups no longer carry the proper paperwork for registration.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Extreme Alpine A110 Cup racing model previewed in sketch |url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motorsport/extreme-alpine-a110-cup-racing-model-previewed-sketch |access-date=30 December 2022 |website=Autocar |language=en}}</ref>

In July 1985, the Europa Cup model appeared; this limited edition model was intended for a single-make racing championship, and 69 cars were built (54 in 1985 and 15 more in 1987).<ref name=perso>{{cite web | url = http://alpine-gta-europacup.pagesperso-orange.fr/ | title = Alpine GTA, GTA Europa Cup et A610 (de série - en course) | publisher = Philippe du 77 | trans-title = street - competition | language = fr | access-date = 8 September 2014 }}</ref> 

=== V6 Turbo ===
The Alpine V6 Turbo model (D 501) was introduced in September 1985. With a larger rear spoiler grille to improve cooling. The C<sub>''x''</sub> increases from 0.28 to 0.30. Like the Renault 25 V6 Turbo, the GTA uses the 2458 cc V6 PRV turbocharged engine producing {{cvt|200|PS|kW hp|order=flip}} at 5750 rpm and {{cvt|214|lbft|Nm|0|disp=flip}} of torque at 2500 rpm.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1990-08-08 |title=Panther Solo: The Rivals |url=https://x.com/motormobilias/status/1771966551064801636 |work=Autocar & Motor}}</ref> This gave it a {{cvt|0|-|60|mph|disp=flip}} time of 6.3 seconds and a top speed of {{cvt|149|mph|0|disp=flip}} as tested by Autocar.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1986-07-23 |title=The French Connection |url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/triggerscarstuff/3058380149/in/album-72157610023060461/ |work=Autocar}}</ref>

[[File:Nationale oldtimerdag Zandvoort 2010, 1986 ALPINE-RENAULT V6 GT TURBO, JG-JD-12.JPG|left|thumb|Alpine V6 GT Turbo in ''Rouge Titien'']]

Sales of the naturally aspirated model were always sluggish, but with the more powerful turbo, things picked up considerably.<ref name=MK129/> At the 1986 [[British International Motor Show#Birmingham years|Birmingham Show]], the right-hand-drive version was presented and UK sales, as the Renault GTA, commenced.<ref name=MilleM/>

In early 1987 a catalyzed version appeared, with {{cvt|15|hp|order=flip}} less power. This meant that the Turbo could finally be sold in Switzerland and later in other European countries such as Germany and the Netherlands when they adopted stricter legislation. The catalyzed model had lower gearing in the fourth and fifth gears to mask its power deficit.<ref name="AR87">{{cite book | ref = AR87 | title = Automobil Revue 1987 | editor-last = Büschi | editor-first = Hans-Ulrich | publisher = Hallwag AG | location = Berne, Switzerland | language = de, fr | page = 497 | volume = 82 | date = 5 March 1987 | isbn = 3-444-00458-3 }}</ref> In 1988 anti-lock brakes became available.<ref name=RenAlp>{{cite web | url = http://www.alpine-renault.net/gta.htm | publisher = Avenue de Bréauté | first = Etienne | last = Lhoste | title = Modèles (Série) > GTA V6 GT & GT Turbo | trans-title = Production models | language = fr | access-date = 9 September 2014 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140910195406/http://www.alpine-renault.net/gta.htm | archive-date = 10 September 2014 }}</ref> For the 1989 model year the Mille Miles version appeared. With the non-catalyzed engine, this model heralded a re-focus on the Alpine name. The Renault logo was gone from the car, with an alpine logo up front and a large "Alpine" print appearing between the taillights. However, as the name 'Alpine' could not be used in the UK the name Alpine was removed from cars destined for the UK; there was no large print at the back of these cars and a UK specific logo was fitted to the front of the car. The Mille Miles, a limited edition of 100 cars, also featured a special dark red metallic paintjob, polished aluminium wheels, and a large silver-gray triangular stripe with the Alpine "A" across the left side of the front.<ref name=RenAlp/>
[[File:Alpine GTA interior.jpg|thumb|Alpine V6 Turbo interior]]
In February 1990 the limited edition Le Mans arrived, this car had a more aggressive body kit with polyester wheel arch extensions and a one piece front with smaller headlights. Wheels were 3 piece BBS style produced by ACT, 8x16" front & 10x17" rear. Many of these changes were adopted for the succeeding A610. The regular V6 GT and V6 Turbo ended production during 1990, while the Le Mans version continued to be produced until February 1991. 325 of these were built in total. Also in 1990, Renault was forced to install the less powerful catalyzed engine in cars destined for the home market, leading to grumbling amongst Alpine enthusiasts about the loss of power (down to {{cvt|185|PS|kW|disp=flip}}) while the [[Renault 25|25 Turbo]] saloon actually gained power when it became catalyzed. In response Danielson SA, a famous French tuner, created an upgraded version of the Le Mans with {{cvt|210|PS|kW|0|disp=flip}}.

==== Federalized version ====
[[File:Alpine_US_Vorserie.JPG|left|thumb|250px|Federalized Renault Alpines in France.]]

Renault and Alpine quickly considered exporting the GTA to the United States through [[American Motors Corporation|American Motors]], then-partially owned by Renault.<ref name="ultimate"/> A model derived from the V6 Turbo was therefore designed and finalized to adapt to local constraints. In compliance with North American regulations, it lost its front lights under the canopy in favor of retractable optics, its bumpers were more protruding and deformable, and side lights were inserted into the bumpers and integrated into adhesive protections. The front bumper grille was widened to improve cooling. Amber side markers were integrated into the bumper. A third brake light was inserted under the rear spoiler. The GTA USA benefitted from a major redesign of the chassis. The tubes of the front structure were replaced by pressed sheet metal. Energy dampers for the shields were added. The sides were reinforced with bars in the doors and doubled side reinforcements. Many of the developments made for the GTA USA chassis were reused on the A610.

Renault had planned a federalized version of the Alpine V6 Turbo, originally for the 1986 model year, but development proceeded slowly.<ref name=tough>{{cite magazine | magazine = [[Autoweek]] | last = Lovell | first = Bill | pages = 10–12 | date = 8 April 1984 | title = Tough Company | issn = 0192-9674 | volume = 35 | number = 14 | publisher = Crain Press Inc. }}</ref> The US model had an engine with emissions controls {{cvt|180|hp|kW PS|order=flip}}, bigger bumpers, and flip-up headlamps.<ref name=tough/> Various crash safety improvements were also carried out, and it was planned to install softer suspension. AMC/Renault was planning a mid-1987 introduction, hoping to sell 3,000 Alpines per year (with an additional 300 cars slated for Canada).<ref name=Wards87>{{cite book | ref = WYB87 | title=Ward's Automotive Yearbook 1987 |publisher=Ward's Communications, Inc | location = Detroit, MI |editor-last = Stark | editor-first = Harry A. | volume = 49 | date = 1987 | pages = 157, 178 | isbn = ((0910589007)) }}</ref> In March 1987, however, Renault sold its share in American Motors to [[Chrysler]] and began to withdraw from the American and Canadian markets. Commentators had already expressed concern about AMC dealers being able to handle such an expensive and complicated car.<ref name=tough/><ref name="ultimate">{{cite book |isbn=978-1855207424 |pages=130–135|title=Alpine Renault Ultimate Portfolio 1958-1995 |date=May 2007 }}</ref> By the time of the withdrawal, 21 pre-series cars had been finished. Twelve of these were sold by Alpine directly to specially selected customers in France.

[[File:Alpine-p1040134.jpg|thumb|left|Renault Alpine Le Mans (1990-1991)]]

== Limited editions ==
=== Le Mans ===
[[File:Alpine-p1040136_02.jpg|thumb|Alpine Le Mans]]
The [[Le Mans]] was released in February 1990, with a plan of building 300 units. 325 were built until February 1991. It used the catalyzed V6 Turbo engine, with power dropping from 200 to 185 PS. It is equipped with a body kit derived from the one proposed by a German tuner. The fenders are widened, and the front turn signals migrate from the fender tips to the bumper. The fenders and front mask are formed in one piece and rocker panels are added. It has specific ACT wheels "[[BBS Kraftfahrzeugtechnik|BBS]] style" with a false central nut. Only three colors are offered: Alpine Blue (No. 488), Imperial Red (No. 570) and Beetle Green (No. 592). This body kit will give the outline of its successor, the A610.{{cn|date=December 2022}}

In 1990, Alpine had been obliged by French regulations to clean up its engines. Contrary to the [[Renault 25]] V6 Turbo which sees its power going from 182 to 205&nbsp;hp, the V6 Turbo of the GTA dropped from 200 to 185 PS because of the various adaptations required to fit it at the rear of the car, in particular for the implementation of the gearbox. With a totally different engine environment, the engineers cannot optimize the GTA's pollution control at a reasonable cost without reducing power. The sales volumes of the Alpine do not allow such investments. Apart from the top speed, which drops from {{cvt|250 to 240|km/h}}, the decrease in performance is not noticeable.{{cn|date=December 2022}}

With the help of the Danielson SA company, the after-sales service nevertheless develops a simple and inexpensive engine preparation intended to calm discontented Alpine buyers. The engine management is optimized and the power increases from 185 to 210 PS. The registration was modified accordingly. The Danielson "Le Mans" has almost the same performance as the non-catalyzed V6 Turbo. In acceleration, it can be as fast as a [[Porsche 911|Porsche 911 (964) Carrera 2]] or a [[Ferrari 348|Ferrari 348 TB]] (from {{cvt|100 to 140|km/h}} in 9.3 s in fifth gear). This preparation cost at the time 16 000 FRF in addition to the 375 000 FRF of the basic car.{{cn|date=December 2022}}<gallery>
File:Alpine GTA Le Mans.jpg|alt=|Alpine GTA Le Mans in blue Alpine.
File:Alpine GTA Le Mans rouge impérial.jpg|alt=|Alpine GTA Le Mans in imperial red.
</gallery>

===Specifications ===
{|class="wikitable collapsible collapsed" cellpadding="0"  cellspacing="0" style="text-align:center; font-size:91%;"
! Model
|'''V6 GT<br>D500 05'''
|'''V6 Turbo<br>D501 05'''
|'''V6 Turbo<br>D50 A (USA)'''
|'''V6 Turbo Cat<br>D501 05 ([[Switzerland|CH]])'''<ref name="AR87"/>
|'''V6 Turbo Cat<br>D502 05'''
|'''V6 Turbo Cat<br>"Le Mans" D502 05 A'''
|'''V6 Turbo Cat tuning<br>"Le Mans" D502 05 A (Danielson)'''
|-
! Engine
| colspan="7" | [[V6 PRV engine|PRV V6]]
|-
! Type
| colspan="7" | Longitudinal
|-
! Cylinders
| colspan="7" | 6 cylinders
|-
! [[Valve]]s
| colspan="7" | 12 valves
|-
! [[Camshaft]]
| colspan="7" | top
|-
! Engine size
| 2849&nbsp;cc
| colspan="6" | 2458&nbsp;cc
|-
! Compression ratio
| 9.5 : 1
| 8.6 :1
| colspan="5" | 8 : 1
|-
! Max power
| {{Convert|160|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5750&nbsp;rpm
| {{Convert|200|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5750&nbsp;rpm
| {{Convert|182|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5900&nbsp;rpm
| {{Convert|185|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5500&nbsp;rpm
| {{Convert|185|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5750&nbsp;rpm
| {{Convert|185|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5750&nbsp;rpm
| {{Convert|210|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5200&nbsp;rpm
|-
! Max [[torque]]
| {{Convert|221|Nm|lb·ft|abbr=on}} at 3500&nbsp;rpm
| {{Convert|285|Nm|lb·ft|abbr=on}} at 2500&nbsp;rpm
| {{Convert|276|Nm|lb·ft|abbr=on}} at 4000&nbsp;rpm
| {{Convert|288|Nm|lb·ft|abbr=on}} at 2250&nbsp;rpm
| {{Convert|288|Nm|lb·ft|abbr=on}} at 2200&nbsp;rpm
| {{Convert|288|Nm|lb·ft|abbr=on}} at 2200&nbsp;rpm
| {{Convert|350|Nm|lb·ft|abbr=on}} at 2200&nbsp;rpm
|-
! [[Catalytic converter]]
| colspan="2" | No
| colspan="5" | Yes
|-
! Fuel
| colspan="2" | RON 97
| colspan="5" | RON 95 or 98 unleaded
|-
! [[Carburetor]]
| [[Carburetor]] SC 34 + DC 35
| colspan="6" | electronic injection
|-
! Air supply
| atmospheric
| colspan="2" | Turbocharged {{Convert|0.65|bar|psi|abbr=on}}
| colspan="3" | Turbocharged {{Convert|0.70|bar|psi|abbr=on}}
| Turbocharged {{Convert|1.0|bar|psi|abbr=on}}
|-
! Kilometer start-stop
| 28.4 s
| 26.8 s
| -
| -
| -
| 27.5 s
| 26.7 s
|-
! 0 to 100&nbsp;km/h
| 8.0 s
| 7.0 s
| -
| 7.0 s
| 7.0 s
| 6.7 s
| 5.7 s
|-
! Max speed
| {{convert|235|km/h|mi/h|abbr=on}}
| {{convert|250|km/h|mi/h|abbr=on}}
| - 
| {{convert|238|km/h|mi/h|abbr=on}}
| {{convert|243|km/h|mi/h|abbr=on}}
| {{convert|240|km/h|mi/h|abbr=on}}
| {{convert|247|km/h|mi/h|abbr=on}}
|-
! Consumption 90&nbsp;km/h<br>120&nbsp;km/h<br>Town
| 
7.0 L/100&nbsp;km<br>7.9 L/100&nbsp;km <br>14.7 L/100&nbsp;km
| 
6.4 L/100&nbsp;km<br>8.1 L/100&nbsp;km<br>12.8 L/100&nbsp;km
|
-<br>-<br>-
| 
-<br>-<br>-
| 
-<br>-<br>-
| 
7.1 L/100&nbsp;km<br>9.0 L/100&nbsp;km<br>13.9 L/100&nbsp;km
| 
8.3 L/100&nbsp;km<br>10.1 L/100&nbsp;km<br>13.7 L/100&nbsp;km
|-
! Fuel tank
| {{convert|72|L|1|abbr=on}}
| {{convert|72|L|1|abbr=on}} + {{convert|1|L|1|abbr=on}}
| {{convert|57|L|1|abbr=on}}
| colspan="4" | {{convert|72|L|1|abbr=on}} + {{convert|1|L|1|abbr=on}}
|-
! Aerodynamic
| [[Drag coefficient|Cx]] : 0.28<br>SCx : 0.48
| colspan="4" | Cx : 0.30<br>SCx : 0.51
| colspan="2" | Cx : 0.30<br>SCx :  0.59
|-
|}

== Alpine A610 ==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Alpine A610
| image = Renault Alpine A610 Turbo - Flickr - Alexandre Prévot.jpg
| manufacturer = [[Alpine (car)|Alpine]]
| production = 1991–1995
| class = [[Sports car]]
| predecessor = [[Alpine GTA]]
| successor = [[Alpine A110 (2017)]]
| body_style = 2+2, 2-door [[coupe]]
| layout = [[Longitudinal engine|Longitudinally-mounted]], [[Rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout|rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive]]
| assembly = [[Dieppe, Seine-Maritime|Dieppe]], France<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.handelsblatt.com/auto/nachrichten/renault-alpine-a610-donnerkeil-aus-dieppe-/6711944.html|title=Renault-Alpine A610: Donnerkeil aus Dieppe| trans-title = Thunderbolt from Dieppe | language = de | website=www.handelsblatt.com|access-date=21 June 2019}}</ref>
| engine = 3.0&nbsp;L [[V6 PRV engine|''PRV'']] [[Turbocharger|turbo]] [[V6 engine|V6]]<ref name=FC1/>
| transmission = 5-speed [[Manual transmission|manual]]
| wheelbase = {{convert|2340|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4420|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1762|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1188|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = 
| designer = Yves Legal
}}
[[File:Alpine A610..0.jpg|thumb|left|Alpine A610 red]]
[[File:Alpine A610..7.jpg|thumb|left|Alpine A610 yellow]]
[[File:Alpine A610 Turbo Magny-Cours.JPG|thumb|left|Alpine A610 Magny-Cours]]
The successor to the Alpine GTA, the '''Alpine A610''' was produced by the Renault-owned French manufacturer [[Alpine (car)|Alpine]] from 1991 to 1995. Due to a limited budget at the beginning of the project, its appearance does not differ much from the GTA, and it looks quite similar to the USA GTA with its pop-up headlights. Nonetheless, it is a completely different car, sharing only the windows with the GTA.<ref name=FC1>{{cite web | url = http://www.fast-classics.com/cars/renault-alpine-a610-for-sale/ | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160104175459/https://www.fast-classics.com/cars/renault-alpine-a610-for-sale/ | archive-date = 4 January 2016 | work = Fast Classics | title = Cars for Sale: Renault Alpine A610 }}</ref> The basic concepts of all Alpine cars are there (e.g. the [[rear engine]], and the steel backbone chassis that all Alpines since the A110 have had). The car was solely branded as an '''Alpine''', as linking Alpine and Renault together (first as Alpine-Renault then Renault-Alpine) seemed to detract from the Alpine brand's sporty image. The [[PRV engine]] remained, but it was enlarged to {{convert|2975|cc|L|1|order=flip}},<ref name = officialrenaultpage>{{cite web|url=https://www.renault.de/entdecken-sie-renault/ueber-renault/modellgeschichte.html|title=Modellgeschichte|website=Renault|access-date=21 June 2019}}</ref> which enabled it to produce {{cvt|250|PS|kW bhp|0|disp=flip}} at 5,750 rpm<ref name = officialrenaultpage/> and {{Convert|350|Nm|0|abbr=on}} of [[Torque#Machine torque|torque]] at 2,900 rpm.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.handelsblatt.com/auto/nachrichten/renault-alpine-a610-donnerkeil-aus-dieppe-/6711944.html|title=Renault-Alpine A610: Donnerkeil aus Dieppe|website=www.handelsblatt.com|access-date=21 June 2019}}</ref> As with all PRV engines, the 610's engine was downsized to {{convert|2963|cc|L CID|1|abbr=on}} in March 1993 to better fit the Swiss taxation system.

The '''A610 [[Albertville]] 92''' was presented in 1991 for the [[1992 Winter Olympic Games|Olympic Games]]. Two examples, and other Renault cars, were used to drive VIPs, before being sold. They had a specific color (Gardenia White) and interior, but used the standard engine and technical specifications.
[[File:1992 Alpine A610 Turbo 3.0.jpg|thumb|1992 Alpine A610 Turbo 3.0 rear view]]
The '''A610 Magny-Cours''' was created for the [[WilliamsF1|Williams]]-[[Renault Sport|Renault]] Formula One victory in the [[French Grand Prix]] at [[Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours|Magny-Cours]] in [[1991 French Grand Prix|July 1991]]. 31 cars were built, with specific color and interior. They carry a "Magny-Cours" legend on the doors and have body-colored rims.

The A610 did not result in an improvement in sales over the commercially disappointing GTA and the car was discontinued in 1995, despite acclaim from the motoring press, and approval from the British car show [[Top Gear (1977 TV series)|Top Gear]]. The A610 was to be the last car to carry the Alpine name until the 2017 release of the new [[Alpine A110 (2017)|Alpine A110]]. After production of the A610 ended, the Alpine factory in Dieppe produced the [[Renault Spider]]. 818 were built, 67 of which were right-hand-drive. Sales the first two years were acceptable, but from 1993 until production ended in 1995 a mere 80 cars were built.

In Jeremy Clarkson's 2007 direct to DVD film ''Supercar Showdown'', the production infamously destroyed a particularly rare right-hand-drive example of the A610, by driving it into a concrete K-rail.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LWGchdsJaA0 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/LWGchdsJaA0 |archive-date=21 December 2021 |url-status=live|title=A610 on Top Gear 2007|website=www.youtube.com|access-date=28 September 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

===Specifications===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:91%;"
! Model
|'''A610''' - '''D 503 05'''
|-
! [[Engine type]]
| [[V6 PRV engine|PRV]] 90º [[V6 engine|V6]] Code: Z7X-744
|-
! [[Automobile layout|Position]]
| [[Longitudinal engine|Longitudinally-mounted]],<br/>[[Rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout]]
|-
! Fuel feed
| [[Renix#Renault applications|Renix Bendix-Siemens]] [[fuel injection]]
|-
! [[Valvetrain]]
| [[Overhead camshaft#Single overhead camshaft|SOHC]] [[Two valve cylinder head|2 valves]] per [[Cylinder (engine)|cylinder]]
|-
! [[Bore (engine)|Bore]] X [[Stroke (engine)|Stroke]]
| {{convert|93x73|mm|in|2|abbr=on}}<br/>{{cvt|72.7|mm|in|2|abbr=on}} stroke from March 1993
|-
! [[Engine displacement|Displacement]]
| 2975&nbsp;cc<br/>2963&nbsp;cc from March 1993
|-
! [[Compression ratio]]
| 7.6:1
|-
! Max. [[Power (physics)|power]]
| {{cvt|250|PS|kW PS bhp|0|order=out}} at 5,750 rpm
|-
! Max. [[Torque#Machine torque|torque]]
| {{cvt|350|Nm|lbft|0}} at 2,900 rpm
|-
! [[Catalytic converter]]
| 3-way [[Oxygen sensor|Lambda-sensor]]
|-
! [[Fuel#Chemical|Fuel type]]
| [[Research Octane Number|RON]] 95 or 98 unleaded petrol
|-
! [[Engine aspiration method|Aspiration]]
| [[Garrett AiResearch]] T3 [[Turbocharger]] {{Convert|0.76|bar|psi|abbr=on}}
|-
! [[Gearbox]]
| 5 speed [[manual transmission]]
|-
! Kilometer start-stop
| 25 to 26 s
|-
! 0 to {{convert|100|km/h|mi/h|0|abbr=on}}
| 5.9 s<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.carfolio.com/specifications/models/car/?car=26070|website=carfolio.com|title=1992 Renault Alpine A610|access-date=17 June 2018}}</ref> or 5.7 s<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.automobile-catalog.com/car/1992/224090/alpne_renault_a610_turbo.html|website=automobile-catalog.com|title=1992 Alpine Renault A610 Turbo|access-date=17 June 2018}}</ref>
|-
! Max. speed
| {{convert|265|km/h|mi/h|abbr=on}}
|-
! [[Fuel consumption in automobiles|Consumption]] {{convert|90|km/h|0|abbr=on}}<br>{{convert|120|km/h|0|abbr=on}}<br>Town
|
{{convert|7.3|L/100 km|abbr=on}}<br>{{convert|9.2|L/100 km|abbr=on}}<br>{{convert|14.7|L/100 km|abbr=on}}
|-
! [[Fuel tank]]
| {{convert|80|L|1|abbr=on}}
|-
! Aerodynamic [[Drag coefficient]]
| Cx : 0.30 - SCx :  0.54
|-
|}

==References==
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