1976 Alpine A310 V6

The A310 V6 is a rear wheel drive coupé motor car with a rear located engine, from Alpine. It's powered courtesy of a naturally aspirated engine of 2.7 litre capacity. This unit features single overhead camshaft valve gear, a 90 degree V 6 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It has an output of 148 bhp (150 PS/110 kW) of power at 6000 rpm, and maximum torque of 203 N·m (150 lb·ft/20.7 kgm) at 3500 rpm. The engine delivers its power through to the wheels via a 4 speed manual gearbox. Its quoted kerb weight is 990 kg. Its maximum speed claimed is 220 km/h (137 mph).
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2+2 seats
Length
4180 mm
Weight
990 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
2.7 litre
Cylinders
6, V
Power
150 PS / 148 bhp / 110 kW @ 6000 rpm
Torque
203 Nm / 150 ft.lb / 20.7 kgm @ 3500 rpm
Top speed
220 km/h / 137 mph

1976 Alpine A310 V6 specifications

1976 Alpine A310 V6 data
bodywork
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Body type	2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2270 mm	89.4 inches
Track/tread (front)	1400 mm	55.1 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1430 mm	56.3 inches
Length	4180 mm	164.6 inches
Width	1640 mm	64.6 inches
Height	1150 mm	45.3 inches
Ground clearance	160 mm	6.3 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.84
Kerb weight	990 kg	2183 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	62 litres	13.6 [16.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Renault
Engine code
Cylinders	V 6 in 90° vee
Capacity	2.7 litre 2664 cc (162.567 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	88 × 73 mm 3.46 × 2.87 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.21
Valve gear	single overhead camshaft (SOHC) 2 valves per cylinder 12 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	150 PS (148 bhp) (110 kW) at 6000 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	203 Nm (150 ft·lb) (20.7 kgm) at 3500 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	41.4 kW/litre 56.3 ps/litre 55.6 bhp/litre 0.91 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	76.2 Nm/litre 0.92 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	10.1:1
Fuel system	2 So carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	957.6 kPa (138.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	4
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	444 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	15.4 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	220 km/h (137 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 151.57 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.15 PS/kg 111.48 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.11 kW/kg 149.49 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.15 bhp/kg 0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 8.97 kg/kW 14.98 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
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	3.600
Turning circle	10.60 m
Front suspension	I.W.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension	I.W.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	VeDi/Di-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.93
Final drive ratio	3.44
general
Carfolio.com ID	41437
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	28.8
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1976 Alpine A310 V6 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-04-18.