A French icon from the 80s in model car
This 1:43 scale red 1983 Renault Alpine A310 V6 GT pack represents one of the most iconic French sports cars of its era. With its distinctive silhouette and striking red livery, this model car perfectly captures the essence of this coupé that marked French automotive history.
This collector's item is aimed at French car enthusiasts and collectors looking for authentic scale models representing the French sporting heritage of the 1980s.
Characteristics of the model car
- Model: Alpine A310 V6 pack GT
- Brand: Renault Alpine
- Year: 1983
- Scale: 1/43rd
- Color: Red
- Protective case included: Yes
The Alpine A310, the evolution of a legend
The Alpine A310 was born in 1971 as the worthy successor to the A110 "Berlinette." Designed by Jean Rédélé and his team, this French sports car stands out with its more modern and angular design, the work of stylist Michel Béligond. The V6 version appeared in 1976, replacing the 4-cylinder engine with a 2.7-liter PRV (Peugeot-Renault-Volvo) unit developing 150 horsepower.
The 1983 GT package represents the culmination of this lineage, with aesthetic and technical improvements that make it one of the most desirable versions. This Alpine retains the brand's dear lightweight philosophy, with a polyester body mounted on a tubular chassis, allowing for a contained weight of only 1,100 kg.
Produced in 9,834 units between 1971 and 1985, the A310 represents a turning point in the history of Alpine, marking the transition between the craftsmanship of the early years and the industrial era under the aegis of Renault.
Alpine, the French spirit of competition
Founded in 1955 by Jean Rédélé in Dieppe, Alpine embodies French excellence in sports cars. This Normandy brand has built a worldwide reputation thanks to its rally successes, notably with the legendary A110, which dominated international events in the 1970s.
In the early 1980s, when this A310 V6 GT pack was produced, Alpine was undergoing a phase of change. Acquired by Renault in 1973, the brand sought to reconcile its sporting heritage with the demands of series production. The A310 embodies this philosophy, offering the sensations of a true sports car in a more civilized package than its predecessors.
This period also corresponds to Alpine's golden age in Formula 1, where the French team's blue single-seaters shone on circuits around the world, reinforcing the brand's prestigious image among the general public.
When the Alpine fascinated Japan
One of the most surprising anecdotes about the Alpine A310 concerns its unexpected success in Japan. In the 1980s, this French sports car became a real fashion phenomenon in the archipelago, thanks in particular to its presence in several popular manga and anime of the time.
Young Japanese, seduced by the A310's atypical design and its rear-mounted engine—a rare configuration at the time—made it a symbol of European modernity. This popularity was such that some Japanese collectors did not hesitate to import French examples, despite the prohibitive costs.
This Japanese fascination with the Alpine perfectly illustrates the universal appeal of this French sports car, which transcends cultural boundaries. The A310 thus becomes an ambassador of French automotive expertise in a country renowned for its own technological prowess.
Even today, this golden period of Alpine in Japan influences certain manga creators, who continue to integrate references to these French sports cars into their works, thus perpetuating the legend of the Dieppe brand among new generations.
Complete your collection of French model cars
This Alpine A310 V6 pack GT naturally finds its place within a collection dedicated to Alpine-Renault sports cars . It fits perfectly into the continuity of the brand's emblematic models, creating a coherent whole representative of the technical and aesthetic evolution of Alpine.
Collectors passionate about French cars will particularly appreciate this model car, which sits harmoniously alongside other French icons such as the Citroën DS or Peugeot from the same period. This A310 can also complement a collection themed around the 1980s , a decade marked by a stylistic revival in the automotive industry.
Beyond confirmed collectors, this model car will also appeal to racing car enthusiasts and fans of sports coupes , testifying to the richness of French automotive heritage and its influence on the international scene.
