Shares many parts with Renault cars of the time
In the case of the Alpine V6 Turbo or A610, the condition of the engine and mechanics is not as important as the condition of the body and chassis. This is because it shares many parts with Renault cars of the time, making them relatively easy to obtain.
Meanwhile, Peter Whitehouse, head of Britain’s owners’ club, says repairs to the corrosion-prone chassis can be costly. The A610’s body is glued together, and it could cost nearly 10,000 pounds (approximately 1.92 million yen) to completely fix the A610.
Alpine V6 GT (Renault GTA/1984-1990/British specification)
Chassis repair costs are said to be lower with the V6 turbo. Still, choosing a car in good condition rather than one with severe rust will make better use of your limited budget.
I would like to check around the engine for any signs of overheating. The head gasket may be damaged due to the wet liner structure where the cylinder liner comes in contact with the radiator coolant.
If the air intake is deformed, sufficient air will not be able to reach it and the necessary cooling effect will not be achieved. The same is true if the radiator itself is clogged with dirt.
It uses a timing chain, so there is basically no need to worry about replacing it. The naturally aspirated engine has two Solex carburetors in an unusual layout. It is difficult to set up and can easily cause malfunctions.
It is often replaced with a simple Holley carburetor or Weber carburetor. Performance can also be improved.
The 5-speed MT is robust and the rear seat is fun for the whole family.
The 5-speed manual transmission is basically solid. I would like to make sure that the fluid has been changed regularly. As long as you don’t take care of it, it doesn’t seem like there will be any problems.
Abnormal clutch vibration may be caused by fluid leakage. Replacement clutches for A610 are difficult to obtain. It will be available by special order in the UK, but will cost more than £500.
Alpine V6 GT (Renault GTA/1984-1990/British specification)
Early V6 GTs were equipped with metric tires. The original size is 190/55 VR365 for the front and 220/55 VR365 for the rear, making it 15 inches. The rear tire is a particularly expensive item and is often replaced with a regular tire.
The V6 turbo has 15 inches of 195/50 in the front and 255/45 in the back. The A610 wears 16 inch tires with 205/45 in the front and 245/45 in the back.
It should also be noted that the spare tire is loaded on the front side, and there is no space that can be called a cargo area. Instead, it has a 2+2 rear seat, so you can enjoy driving not only with your partner but also with your children.
By the way, a Renault dealer in Germany cut the roofs off about 10 A610s. The company manufactures and sells its own convertibles. Renault also produced a prototype cabriolet, but it was never officially offered.
Points to keep in mind when purchasing
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