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The production of Alpine A610 Turbo, last model of Alpine, isn't very
high. The most optimistic of us estimate it's around 818 cars.
Among this production, one counts 2 models Albertville 92, 30 or 31 Magny-Cours
and also 2 Alpine A610 Evolution !
For performances, with 250 cv only, Alpine A610 Turbo offered already
very high performances, worthy of Porsche 911 Turbo, Honda NSX, Venturi
260 or Ferrari 348.
 
Ever marketed, these two specimens are in fact of the very
well finished prototypes, very close to marketable models.
For mechanical side, nothing visible, if it is not the hooping of the
hose connections of air. Close to 280Bhp all the same, but especially
more 43mkg of couple with approximately 3000 trs/mn, by modification of
the pressure the turbo one, and change of the wastegate. This important
couple was sometimes judged too much raises for the unmodified gear box.
These two cars are equipped with 8 and 10" Gotti rims, for only
16 inches height. The general aspect (widened wings) takes as a starting
point that of Alpine GT Turbo Le Mans. These two models are also equipped
with an aileron whose esthetics is debatable. The side air intake is also
modified.
The first, Green Scarabée 592, visible régulièrment
at the time of Alpine demonstrations, was given by the Alpine factory
to Renault Historique and Collection departement. It is besides strange
to note that it is this car which illustrates Internet site of Renault!
 
La Bleue est encore visible de temps en temps chez Alpine à Dieppe,
elle était utilisée par Jacques Martin, directeur général
d'Alpine à Dieppe de 1985 à 1998.
Cette auto a été présentée et proposée
à la Direction Générale de Renault. Le projet proposait
de lancer pour les dernières Alpine A610, une serie numerotée
et personnalisée. La commercialisation aurait été
menée par Alpine à Dieppe.
Le projet a été refusé et cela mettait un terme définitif
à la courte vie des Alpine A610 Turbo.
 
The Blue one is still somtimes visible at Alpine factory in Dieppe, it
was used by Jacques Martin, general manager of Alpine in Dieppe between
1985 and1998. This car was presented and proposed with the Managementl
of Renault. The project proposed to launch for the last Alpine A610, a
numbered and personalized series. Marketing would have been carried out
by Alpine to Dieppe. The project was refused and that put a final term
at the short life of Alpine A610 Turbo.
Lastly, there is still another Alpine A610 Turbo Evolution manufactured
by the factory of Dieppe: a red one with the serial number 85612. Viewed
in company of Daniel Vue at Zolder, in 2004, this car was modified later
according to same specifications. It also raises a different aileron,
more impressive born from the inspiration of Daniel. Vue itself. .
 
 
Other models Evolutions?
Other Alpine A610 Turbo were modified by different passioned or professionnesl
specialists of Alpine, Hamelin Garage in particular. Proof if it has some
that this evolution would have been very appreciated by Alpine fans;
2005-04-18 - Photos P. Martin - AlpineRenault.com
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