Model Car Renault Alpine A442A orange, red and black number 4 - 24 Hours of Le Mans 1978

This Renault Alpine A442A scale model in orange, red and black colors faithfully reproduces the legendary racing car that marked the history of the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1978. Bearing number 4, this reproduction captures the essence of a prototype that embodies French excellence in motorsport.

A true collector's piece for racing car enthusiasts and motorsport history lovers, this scale model represents one of the most glorious chapters in Alpine's endurance racing adventure, a period when the French brand dominated world competition.

Scale Model Specifications

• Model: Renault Alpine A442A
• Brand: Alpine
• Year: 1978
• Scale: 1/43
• Color: Orange, red and black
• Racing number: 4
• Drivers: J. Ragnotti / G. Fréquelin / J. Dolhem / J.P. Jabouille
• Protective case included: Yes

Description of the Real Model

The Alpine A442A represents the culmination of Alpine prototype evolution in the 1970s. Developed specifically for endurance racing, this prototype sports car benefited from the latest technological innovations of the era, with bodywork optimized for aerodynamic efficiency and a tubular chassis of exemplary rigidity.

Equipped with a Renault-Gordini V6 turbo engine developing around 500 horsepower, the A442A stood out for its remarkable lightness and exceptional road holding on long endurance circuits. Its typically French design, with fluid lines and characteristic silhouette, made it one of the most recognizable cars on the 24 Hours of Le Mans grid.

This particular model, entered in 1978, perfectly illustrated the Alpine philosophy: combining pure performance and reliability to shine in the most demanding events of the international motorsport calendar.

Alpine in the 1970s

In the context of 1978, Alpine was experiencing its finest hours in competition. Acquired by Renault in 1973, the Dieppe brand benefited from technical and financial support from the company to develop its exceptional prototypes. This period corresponds to Alpine's golden age in endurance racing, with prestigious victories at Le Mans and in the World Championship for Makes.

Founded by Jean Rédélé in 1955, Alpine quickly established itself as the French specialist in motorsport. The brand built its reputation on light and agile cars, first derived from Renault 4CV then developing its own chassis. The alliance with Renault now provided access to the cutting-edge technologies necessary to compete with Porsche on the international stage.

The A442A era marked the peak of this fruitful collaboration, Alpine becoming Renault's sporting spearhead and proudly carrying French colors against the dominant German and Italian manufacturers in endurance racing.

Complete Your Scale Model Collection

This Alpine A442A naturally finds its place in any collection dedicated to French racing cars and legendary moments from the 24 Hours of Le Mans. It integrates perfectly with other models in the 24-hours-le-mans-scale-cars range, forming with them a complete panorama of this mythical race's history.

Collectors passionate about Alpine-Renault will find an ideal complement to other models of the brand, whether road versions A110 or other endurance prototypes. This scale model also harmoniously dialogues with other racing-car-scale-models of the era.

This reproduction particularly appeals to French motorsport history enthusiasts and collectors seeking authentic pieces from the 1970s. It also constitutes an excellent entry point to discover the fascinating universe of 1/43 scale models, the reference scale for collectors.