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Originally Posted by aerohead
Had this one image
It's a 1976 A110B,reported at Cd 0.28
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That's a very good number for a street car, those French really seem to appreciate aerodynamics for some reason.
Here is the proposed reincarnation - one of them anyway.
Alpine A110 (2018)
https://www.netcarshow.com/renault/2018-alpine_a110/
RACING CARS FROM THE SIXTIES
Alpine Renault 220 (1968-9)
France
Alpine Renault 220
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The chassis of the A220 of 1969 is basically similar to that of the A210 prototype designed by Len Terry in 1964 which shows how slowly development moves at the Alpine factory, changes mainly being aimed at improving the weight distribution..................
Alpine have their own wind tunnel and although their glassfibre bodywork is seldom attractive to look at the cars do not run into the aerodynamic problems of some of their competitors despite a claimed top speed of over 190mph.
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RACING CARS FROM THE SIXTIES
Alpine Renault 210 (1966)
France
Author: ArchitectPage
Alpine Renault 220
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THE Alpine is a small car of almost unbelievable performance. With Rena ult backing it can be regarded as one of the major contenders at Le Mans, and though it lacks the sheer size to attempt outright victory, it must be regarded as first favourite for the Indice, which gains equal money and almost as much publicity......................
With dimensions of 75.7 X 72 mm (1296 cc) the Renault-Gordini engine develops 125 bhp at 7000 rpm. It is coupled to a Porsche five~speed gearbox, though some cars have been built with the Hewland, and both boxes may be used at Le Mans..................
The greatest secret of the car's success is the aerodynamic bodywork by M. Hubert. This has a highly refined shape wi~h two smalll tail fins, and it allows the car to exceed 150 mph without directional instability or a tendency to lillt. The Alpine, as an all French effort, will be carrying the good wishes and fervent prayers of most of the spectators at Le Mans.
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