1987 Renault Alpine GTA2 Fleischmann

Renault Alpine GTA2 Fleischmann

Year of manufacture: 1987
Engine capacity (ccm): 2458
Power output: 147 kW / 200 hp
Top speed: 250 km/h
Transmission: manual transmission
Odometer (unwarranted): 25800 km
Production period: 1984 - 1995

Vehicle Description:

• low mileage Renault Alpine GTA2 Fleischmann
• only 25,800 km on the clock
• with the same owner from 1990 until 2017
• converted to Fleischmann GTA2 with front and rear valance, flared wheel arches
• 3-part BBS wheels (9 inches front axle, 13 inches rear axle)
• Fleischmann suspension
• leather seats re-upholstered
• recently received major service, all filters and engine fluids exchanged, new brake shoes fitted
• market value € 35,000 (condition 2+; 2017) according to recent classic-analytics expertise
• valid technical approval until 08/2019 and historic plates
• a veritable gem for the French sports car connoisseur

Model History:
Originally an independent tuning company, eventually incorporated by an established manufacturer... the story of the Alpine company and Renault follows the familiar pattern in a similar vein as was the case with Abarth and Fiat or AMG and Mercedes. Jean Redele founded his company in Dieppe, France, in 1955 and had great success in the 1960s / 70s with his Alpine A110, which was victorious in rallying. The A310 was the successor model. It was presented in 1971 and originally came with a rear-mounted four-cylinder engine which produced 93 kW (127 hp) from 1.6 litres of capacity. As of 1977, this was replaced by a V6 which was known as the "PRV engine", a cooperation between Peugeot, Renault and Volvo, which was also used in the De Lorean DMC-12. The A310 was re-styled and sold under the name Renault Alpine GTA as of 1984. The PRV engine was now available in a turbo-charged version with up to 154 kW (210 hp) of power from 2.5 litres of capacity. In combination with the light-weight fibreglass body, this resulted in very sporty performance figures. In 1991, another last major facelift brought the Alpine A610, which remained on the market, albeit with limited success, until 1995.