1971 Alpine A310 specifications

1971 Alpine A310 data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2270 mm 89.4 inches
Track/tread (front) 1405 mm 55.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1410 mm 55.5 inches
Length 4178 mm 164.5 inches
Width 1621 mm 63.8 inches
Height 1151 mm 45.3 inches
Ground clearance 153 mm 6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.84
Kerb weight 940 kg 2072 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 60 litres 13.2 [15.9] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Renault
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.6 litre
1606 cc
(98.004 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 78 × 84 mm
3.07 × 3.31 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.93
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
129 PS (127 bhp) (95 kW)
at 6250 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
146 Nm (108 ft·lb) (14.9 kgm)
at 5000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
59 kW/litre
80.2 ps/litre
79.1 bhp/litre
1.3 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
90.91 Nm/litre
1.1 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction light alloy block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10.2:1
Fuel system 2 We 45 DCOE carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1142.4 kPa (165.7 psi)
Maximum RPM 6800 rpm
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 401.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 16 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 211 km/h (131 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
136.98 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 PS/kg
100.75 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 kW/kg
135.11 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
9.93 kg/kW
16.58 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position rear
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock 2.500
Turning circle 10.20 m
Front suspension I.W.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.W.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 165 x 13
Tyres rear 185 x 13
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1.03
Final drive ratio 3.27
general
Carfolio.com ID72171
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 15.1
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1971 Alpine A310 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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