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	{{Alpine}}		{{Alpine}}
	~~{{Renault}}~~
	==External links==		==External links==
	{{commonscat\|Alpine vehicles}}		{{commonscat\|Alpine vehicles}}

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	Renault Alpines were never imported into Australia, but as enthusiasts wanted more than just the normal local Renault offerings, Renault Alpine enthusiasts have privately imported the following models into Australia. Currently there are A110, A310, GTA-atmo-turbo-lemans, A610, Renault 5 Turbo and Renault Sport Spiders registered.		Renault Alpines were never imported into Australia, but as enthusiasts wanted more than just the normal local Renault offerings, Renault Alpine enthusiasts have privately imported the following models into Australia. Currently there are A110, A310, GTA-atmo-turbo-lemans, A610, Renault 5 Turbo and Renault Sport Spiders registered.

	An example of an Alpine weekend was held in [[Victoria ~~(Australia)\|Victoria]]~~ with attendees from [[South Australia]], ~~[[Victoria (Australia)\|~~Victoria]], [[New South Wales]] and [[Queensland]]. There were 17 Alpines and 2 Renault 5 Turbos. The Alpine model breakdown was:		An example of an Alpine weekend was held in Victoria with attendees from South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. There were 17 Alpines and 2 Renault 5 Turbos. The Alpine model breakdown was:
	A110: 5 \| A310 (4 cyl): 3 \| A310 (6 cyl): 4 \| GTA Turbo: 2\| GTA atmo: 3		A110: 5 \| A310 (4 cyl): 3 \| A310 (6 cyl): 4 \| GTA Turbo: 2\| GTA atmo: 3
	*[http://reality.sgiweb.org/mg/alpineweekend/ Renault Alpine drive Day \|Australia]		*[http://reality.sgiweb.org/mg/alpineweekend/ Renault Alpine drive Day \|Australia]

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			{{Alpine}}
			{{Renault}}
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	*[http://www.alpine-auto-racing.com/ Alpine auto racing \|Parts for A310s (France)]		*[http://www.alpine-auto-racing.com/ Alpine auto racing \|Parts for A310s (France)]
	*[http://www.rcd-alpine.com/ Racing Car Diffusion \| Parts \|A110& Gordini Parts (France)]		*[http://www.rcd-alpine.com/ Racing Car Diffusion \| Parts \|A110& Gordini Parts (France)]

	~~{{Renault}}~~

	[[Category:Renault]]		[[Category:Renault]]

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	{{List of Alpine Models}}:''Alpine is also the name of car models produced by [[Sunbeam Alpine\|Sunbeam]] and [[Chrysler Alpine\|Chrysler]].''		{{List of Alpine Models}}:''Alpine is also the name of car models produced by [[Sunbeam Alpine\|Sunbeam]] and [[Chrysler Alpine\|Chrysler]].''
	~~[[Image:Alpine logo.jpg\|thumb]]~~
	~~[[Image:Alpine A110.jpg\|thumb\|[[Alpine A110]] 1600S]]~~
	'''Alpine''' was a [[France\|French]] manufacturer of [[racing car\|racing]] and [[sports car]]s which used [[rear engine\|rear mounted]] [[Renault]] engines. The proper pronunciation is closer to "al-peen".

	[[Jean Rédélé]], the founder of [[Alpine]], was originally a [[Dieppe]] garage proprietor who began to achieve considerable competition success in one of the few French cars produced just after World War 2.		'''Alpine''' was a French manufacturer of [[racing car\|racing]] and [[sports car]]s which used [[rear engine\|rear mounted]] [[Renault]] engines. The proper pronunciation is closer to "al-peen".

			[[Jean Rédélé]], the founder of [[Alpine]], was originally a Dieppe garage proprietor who began to achieve considerable competition success in one of the few French cars produced just after World War 2.

	==History==		==History==
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	Encouraged by the development of these cars and consequent customer demand, he founded the Societe Anonyme des Automobiles Alpine in 1954. The firm was named [[Alpine]] after his Coupe des Alpes successes. He did not realise that over in England the previous year, [[Sunbeam Car Company]] had introduced a sports coupe derived from the Sunbeam Talbot and called the [[Sunbeam Alpine]]. This naming problem was to cause problems for Alpine throughout its history.		Encouraged by the development of these cars and consequent customer demand, he founded the Societe Anonyme des Automobiles Alpine in 1954. The firm was named [[Alpine]] after his Coupe des Alpes successes. He did not realise that over in England the previous year, [[Sunbeam Car Company]] had introduced a sports coupe derived from the Sunbeam Talbot and called the [[Sunbeam Alpine]]. This naming problem was to cause problems for Alpine throughout its history.

	In 1955, he worked with the Chappe brothers to be amongst the pioneers of auto glass fibre construction and produced a small coupe, based on 4CV mechanicals and called the A106. It used the platform chassis of the original [[Renault]] [[4CV]]. The [[A106]] achieved a number of successes through the 1950s and was joined by a low and stylish cabriolet. Styling for this car was contracted to the Italian designer [[Michelotti]]. Under the glassfibre body was a very stiff chassis based on a central tubular backbone which was to be the hallmark of all Alpines built. Alpine then took the [[Michelotti]] cabriolet design and developed a 2+2 closed coupe (or 'berlinette') body for it: this became the A108, built between 1958 and 1963.		In 1955, he worked with the Chappe brothers to be amongst the pioneers of auto glass fibre construction and produced a small coupe, based on 4CV mechanicals and called the A106. It used the platform chassis of the original [[Renault]] [[4CV]]. The [[Alpine A106\|A106]] achieved a number of successes through the 1950s and was joined by a low and stylish cabriolet. Styling for this car was contracted to the Italian designer [[Michelotti]]. Under the glassfibre body was a very stiff chassis based on a central tubular backbone which was to be the hallmark of all Alpines built. Alpine then took the [[Michelotti]] cabriolet design and developed a 2+2 closed coupe (or 'berlinette') body for it: this became the A108, built between 1958 and 1963.

	===1960's===		===1960's===
	By now the car's mechanicals were beginning to show their age. [[Alpine]] were already working closely with [[Renault]] and when the [[Renault R8]] saloon was introduced in 1962, Alpine redeveloped their chassis and made a number of minor body changes to allow the use of R8 mechanicals.		By now the car's mechanicals were beginning to show their age. [[Alpine]] were already working closely with [[Renault]] and when the [[Renault R8]] saloon was introduced in 1962, Alpine redeveloped their chassis and made a number of minor body changes to allow the use of R8 mechanicals.

	This new car was the [[A110\|A110 Berlinette Tour de France]], named after a successful run with the [[A108]] in the 1962 event. Starting with a 956cc engine of 51bhp, the same chassis and body developed with relatively minor changes over the years to the stage where, by 1974, the little car was handling 1800cc engines developing 180bhp+. With a competition weight for the car of around 620kg, the performance was excellent.		This new car was the [[Alpine A110\|A110 Berlinette Tour de France]], named after a successful run with the [[Alpine A108\|A108]] in the 1962 event. Starting with a 956cc engine of 51bhp, the same chassis and body developed with relatively minor changes over the years to the stage where, by 1974, the little car was handling 1800cc engines developing 180bhp+. With a competition weight for the car of around 620kg, the performance was excellent.

	[[Alpine]] achieved increasing success in rallying and by 1968, had been allocated the whole [[Renault]] competition budget. The close collaboration allowed Alpines to be sold and maintained in France by normal [[Renault]] dealerships. Real top level success started in 1968 with outright wins in the Coupe des Alpes and other international events. By this time the competition cars were fitted with 1440cc engines derived from the [[Renault R8]] [[Gordini]]. Competition successes became numerous, helped since [[Alpine]] were the first company fully to exploit the competition parts homologation rules.		[[Alpine]] achieved increasing success in rallying and by 1968, had been allocated the whole [[Renault]] competition budget. The close collaboration allowed Alpines to be sold and maintained in France by normal [[Renault]] dealerships. Real top level success started in 1968 with outright wins in the Coupe des Alpes and other international events. By this time the competition cars were fitted with 1440cc engines derived from the [[Renault R8]] [[Gordini]]. Competition successes became numerous, helped since [[Alpine]] were the first company fully to exploit the competition parts homologation rules.

	===1970's===		===1970's===
	In 1971 Alpine achieved a 123 win in the [[Monte Carlo rally]] using cars with engines derived from the [[Renault R16]]. In 1973, they repeated the 123 Monte Carlo result and went on to win the World Rally championship outright, beating [[Porsche]], [[Lancia]] and [[Ford]]. During all of this time, production of the [[A110]] increased and manufacturing deals were struck for [[A110s]] and A108s with factories in a number of other countries including Spain, Mexico, Brazil and Bulgaria.		In 1971 Alpine achieved a 123 win in the [[Monte Carlo rally]] using cars with engines derived from the [[Renault R16]]. In 1973, they repeated the 123 Monte Carlo result and went on to win the World Rally championship outright, beating [[Porsche]], [[Lancia]] and [[Ford]]. During all of this time, production of the [[Alpine A110\|A110]] increased and manufacturing deals were struck for [[Alpine A110\|A110s]] and A108s with factories in a number of other countries including Spain, Mexico, Brazil and Bulgaria.

	1973 brought the international petrol crisis, which had profound effects on many specialist car manufacturers worldwide. From a total Alpine production of 1421 in 1972, the numbers of cars sold dropped to 957 in 1974 and the company was bailed out via a takeover by Renault. Alpine's problems had been compounded by the need for them to develop a replacement for the [[A110]] and launch the car just when European petrol prices leapt through the roof.		1973 brought the international petrol crisis, which had profound effects on many specialist car manufacturers worldwide. From a total Alpine production of 1421 in 1972, the numbers of cars sold dropped to 957 in 1974 and the company was bailed out via a takeover by Renault. Alpine's problems had been compounded by the need for them to develop a replacement for the [[Alpine A110\|A110]] and launch the car just when European petrol prices leapt through the roof.

	Through the 1970s [[Alpine]] continued to campaign the [[A110]] and later, the [[A310]] replacement car. However, to compete with Alpine's success, other manufacturers developed increasingly special cars, notably the [[Lancia Stratos]] which was based closely on the A110's size and rear engined concept, though incorporating a Ferrari engine. Alpine's own cars, still based on the 1962 design and using a surprising number of production parts, became increasingly uncompetitive. In 1974 [[Alpine]] built a series of factory racing [[Renault 17]] Gordini's (one driven by [[Jean Luc Therier]]) that won the [[Press on Regardless]] Rally - [[World Rally Championship]] Round in Michigan USA.		Through the 1970s [[Alpine]] continued to campaign the [[Alpine A110\|A110]] and later, the [[Alpine A310\|A310]] replacement car. However, to compete with Alpine's success, other manufacturers developed increasingly special cars, notably the [[Lancia Stratos]] which was based closely on the A110's size and rear engined concept, though incorporating a Ferrari engine. Alpine's own cars, still based on the 1962 design and using a surprising number of production parts, became increasingly uncompetitive. In 1974 [[Alpine]] built a series of factory racing [[Renault 17]] Gordini's (one driven by [[Jean Luc Therier]]) that won the [[Press on Regardless]] Rally - [[World Rally Championship]] Round in Michigan USA.

	In fact, having achieved the rally championship, and with [[Renault]] money now fully behind them, Alpine had set their sights on a new target. The next aim was to win at Le Mans. Renault had also taken over the [[Gordini]] tuning firm and merged the two to form [[Renault Sport]]. A number of increasingly successful sports racing cars appeared, culminating in the 1978 Le Mans win with the Alpine A442B. This was fitted with a turbo charged engine: Alpine had been the first company to run in and win an international rally with a turbo car as far back as 1972 when [[Jean Luc Therier]] took a specially modified A110 to victory on the Criterium des Cevennes.		In fact, having achieved the rally championship, and with [[Renault]] money now fully behind them, Alpine had set their sights on a new target. The next aim was to win at Le Mans. Renault had also taken over the [[Gordini]] tuning firm and merged the two to form [[Renault Sport]]. A number of increasingly successful sports racing cars appeared, culminating in the 1978 Le Mans win with the Alpine A442B. This was fitted with a turbo charged engine: Alpine had been the first company to run in and win an international rally with a turbo car as far back as 1972 when [[Jean Luc Therier]] took a specially modified A110 to victory on the Criterium des Cevennes.

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	==Models==		==Models==
	~~Companies undergo new model line-ups and refresh models depending on market trends. Models that have been retired or are no longer in production should be listed here.~~		*[[Alpine A610\|A610]]

	==Concept Cars==		==Concept Cars==

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	Then, comes the ''History'' section. Expand on any important events and company occurances in this section.		Then, comes the ''History'' section. Expand on any important events and company occurances in this section.

	==~~Future~~ Models==		==Models==
	~~Next, comes the ''Future Models'' section. In this section, list any upcoming~~ models ~~or future plans for the company~~.		Companies undergo new model line-ups and refresh models depending on market trends. Models that have been retired or are no longer in production should be listed here.

	~~==Current~~ Models==
	~~This is where the ''Current Model Line'' for the MAKE is~~ listed~~. If there were changes made to the current make line-up, mention them~~ here.

	* Please be sure to list the CURRENT models for the given MAKE in the "'''Discussion'''" section of the page. A site administrator will then add an ''Infobox'' to the MAKE page with the list of current models.

	==~~Discontinued Models~~==		==Concept Cars==
	~~Companies undergo new model line-ups and refresh models depending on market trends. Models that have been retired or are no longer in production should be listed here.~~

	==See Also==		==See Also==

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	{{List of Alpine Models}}		{{List of Alpine Models}}'''Use the following MAKE TEMPLATE as the foundation for your Wikicars' [[List of Manufacturers\|Automobile Make]] page:'''

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			{{List of Alpine Models}}

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'''Use the following MAKE TEMPLATE as the foundation for your Wikicars' [[List of Manufacturers|Automobile Make]] page:'''

Start off with a brief ''Introduction'' to the company. This would be a good place to create a table of company statistics and share any other relevant tidbits of information and factoids about the company.

==History==
Then, comes the ''History'' section. Expand on any important events and company occurances in this section.

==Future Models==
Next, comes the ''Future Models'' section. In this section, list any upcoming models or future plans for the company.

==Current Models==
This is where the ''Current Model Line'' for the MAKE is listed. If there were changes made to the current make line-up, mention them here.

* Please be sure to list the CURRENT models for the given MAKE in the "'''Discussion'''" section of the page. A site administrator will then add an ''Infobox'' to the MAKE page with the list of current models.

==Discontinued Models==
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==See Also==
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* For example, the [[Ford]] company page, will have links to [[Mercury]], [[Lincoln]], [[Mazda]] and [[Volvo]] in this section, because all four are manufatured by [[Ford]] ''and'' are related in content because they are [[List of Manufacturers|Automobile Manufacturers]].

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	1990 saw the launch of the special edition wide bodied [[GTA]] 'Le Mans'. The car wore polyester wheel arch extensions with a one piece front. Wheels were 3 piece BBS style, 16" front & 17" rear. Otherwise identical mechanically to the V6 Turbo, the engine was fitted with a catalytic converter and power was reduced to 185BHP. This model was available in the UK and RHD versions carried a numbered plaque on the dashboard. The Le Mans is the most collectable and valuable [[GTA]] derivative. Also 21 USA spec GTA's were produced in 1987 for the American market. These were available from Renault dealers in the UK and the country's motoring press are belatedly recognising the GTA series as the 'great unsung supercar of the 1980s'		1990 saw the launch of the special edition wide bodied [[GTA]] 'Le Mans'. The car wore polyester wheel arch extensions with a one piece front. Wheels were 3 piece BBS style, 16" front & 17" rear. Otherwise identical mechanically to the V6 Turbo, the engine was fitted with a catalytic converter and power was reduced to 185BHP. This model was available in the UK and RHD versions carried a numbered plaque on the dashboard. The Le Mans is the most collectable and valuable [[GTA]] derivative. Also 21 USA spec GTA's were produced in 1987 for the American market. These were available from Renault dealers in the UK and the country's motoring press are belatedly recognising the GTA series as the 'great unsung supercar of the 1980s'

	The [[Alpine~~]] [[~~A610]] was launched in 1991, it was re-styled inside and out but was still recognisable as a [[GTA]] derivative. The chassis structure was extensively reworked but the central box principal remained the same. The front was completely re-designed The interior was also greatly improved. Air-conditioning and power steering were fitted as standard. The total production run for A610s derivatives was 818 vehicles 67 RHD and 751 LHD. After production of the [[A610]] ended, the Alpine factory in Dieppe produced the [[Renaultsport]] Spider and a new era was to begin.		The [[Alpine A610]] was launched in 1991, it was re-styled inside and out but was still recognisable as a [[GTA]] derivative. The chassis structure was extensively reworked but the central box principal remained the same. The front was completely re-designed The interior was also greatly improved. Air-conditioning and power steering were fitted as standard. The total production run for A610s derivatives was 818 vehicles 67 RHD and 751 LHD. After production of the [[A610]] ended, the Alpine factory in Dieppe produced the [[Renaultsport]] Spider and a new era was to begin.

	The last [[Alpine]], the [[A610]], rolled off the [[Dieppe]] line late in 1994, Renault abandoning the [[Alpine]] name. This was always a problem in the UK market. Alpines could not be sold in the UK under their own name because Sunbeam owned the trade mark (because of the mid 50's Sunbeam Alpine Mk I). In the 1970s, for example Dieppe were building modified Renault R5s for the world wide market. The rest of the world knew them as [[R5 Alpines]] but in the UK they had to be renamed to [[R5 Gordini]]!. Strangely enough with the numerous company takeovers that have occurred, it is another French company, PSA (Peugot/Talbot/Citroen) who then used to own the 'Alpine' trademark.		The last [[Alpine]], the [[Alpine A610\|A610]], rolled off the Dieppe line late in 1994, Renault abandoning the [[Alpine]] name. This was always a problem in the UK market. Alpines could not be sold in the UK under their own name because Sunbeam owned the trade mark (because of the mid 50's Sunbeam Alpine Mk I). In the 1970s, for example Dieppe were building modified Renault R5s for the world wide market. The rest of the world knew them as [[R5 Alpines]] but in the UK they had to be renamed to [[R5 Gordini]]!. Strangely enough with the numerous company takeovers that have occurred, it is another French company, PSA (Peugot/Talbot/Citroen) who then used to own the 'Alpine' trademark.

	Fortunately, the [[Alpine]] factory in [[Dieppe]] continues to expand: in the 1980s they built the special R5 Turbo cars, following the rear engined formula they have always used. They built all [[Clio Williams]]', [[Espace]]s, and [[RenaultSport Spider]]. The factory proudly put its Alpine badges on the built early batches of the mid engined Clio series one Clio V6. The Clio Series 2 was also assembled there with more recent [[RenaultSport Clio 172]] and [[RenaultSport Clio 182]]'s.		Fortunately, the [[Alpine]] factory in Dieppe continues to expand: in the 1980s they built the special R5 Turbo cars, following the rear engined formula they have always used. They built all [[Clio Williams]]', [[Espace]]s, and [[RenaultSport Spider]]. The factory proudly put its Alpine badges on the built early batches of the mid engined Clio series one Clio V6. The Clio Series 2 was also assembled there with more recent [[RenaultSport Clio 172]] and [[RenaultSport Clio 182]]'s.

	===Present===		===Present===
	Today the [[Dieppe]] factory is known as the producer of [[RenaultSport]] models that are sold worldwide, recently Renault gained control of the "Alpine" brand name and may be reactivated for a new sports car to be made in either 2007 or 2008. Some of the Renault Sport models produced in Dieppe are currently the [[Renault Sport Mégane 225]], [[Renault Sport Clio 197]] and the new [[Mégane Renault Sport dCi]] is to be built on Renault’s Dieppe assembly line. All the Renault Sport Track, Tarmac and Gravel Racing Meganes, Clios are also made in the Dieppe Factory.		Today the Dieppe factory is known as the producer of [[RenaultSport]] models that are sold worldwide, recently Renault gained control of the "Alpine" brand name and may be reactivated for a new sports car to be made in either 2007 or 2008. Some of the Renault Sport models produced in Dieppe are currently the [[Renault Sport Mégane 225]], [[Renault Sport Clio 197]] and the new [[Mégane Renault Sport dCi]] is to be built on Renault’s Dieppe assembly line. All the Renault Sport Track, Tarmac and Gravel Racing Meganes, Clios are also made in the Dieppe Factory.

	In France there is a large network of Alpine enthusiasts clubs. Clubs exist in many countries including the UK, USA, Australia, Japan.		In France there is a large network of Alpine enthusiasts clubs. Clubs exist in many countries including the UK, USA, Australia, Japan.
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	*[[1922]] - Jean Rédélé was born on May 17th 1922 in Dieppe in French Normandy. His father Emile works for Renault as testing engineer thus Rédélé raises within an environment which is fascinating him from the beginning of his lifetime.		*1922 - Jean Rédélé was born on May 17th 1922 in Dieppe in French Normandy. His father Emile works for Renault as testing engineer thus Rédélé raises within an environment which is fascinating him from the beginning of his lifetime.

	*[[1946]] - Rédélé finishes a trading school and gets in charge for the Renault garage of his father. In parallel he prepares his Renault 4CV for local racing events and later on he is successful at Rallye Monte Carlo.		*1946 - Rédélé finishes a trading school and gets in charge for the Renault garage of his father. In parallel he prepares his Renault 4CV for local racing events and later on he is successful at Rallye Monte Carlo.

	*[[1953]] - Renault asks him to start preparation of five racing cars for the Mille Miglia. The cooperation is very successful: the cars achieve the first places in their category. Even the 1952 Alemanno bodied Renault 4CV wins diverse rallies.		*1953 - Renault asks him to start preparation of five racing cars for the Mille Miglia. The cooperation is very successful: the cars achieve the first places in their category. Even the 1952 Alemanno bodied Renault 4CV wins diverse rallies.

	*[[1954]] - Jean Rédélé and his friend Pons achieve a victory at the Coupe des Alpes with a tuned 4CV. As a dedication to this event he chooses the name Société Anonyme Automobiles Alpine for the new founded company to develop cars on his own. He starts with the Alpine A106 Mille Miles, which was the sensational new car at the Paris Salon in 1954. The designation A106 is derived from Renault's internal designation system like R1135.		*1954 - Jean Rédélé and his friend Pons achieve a victory at the Coupe des Alpes with a tuned 4CV. As a dedication to this event he chooses the name Société Anonyme Automobiles Alpine for the new founded company to develop cars on his own. He starts with the Alpine A106 Mille Miles, which was the sensational new car at the Paris Salon in 1954. The designation A106 is derived from Renault's internal designation system like R1135.

	*[[1960]] - The model A108 is presented under the name of Berlinette Tour de France at the Paris Autosalon. The A110 will be derived from this model.		*1960 - The model A108 is presented under the name of Berlinette Tour de France at the Paris Autosalon. The A110 will be derived from this model.

	*[[1962]] - Again in Paris the public sees for the first time the new model A110. In the same year Renault presented the R8. The most essential parts like suspension and brakes are to be found in the Alpine, too.		*1962 - Again in Paris the public sees for the first time the new model A110. In the same year Renault presented the R8. The most essential parts like suspension and brakes are to be found in the Alpine, too.

	*[[1965]] - The A110 is equipped with the 1300 cc engine which is based on the Gordini engine.		*1965 - The A110 is equipped with the 1300 cc engine which is based on the Gordini engine.

	*[[1966]] - The A108 production is stopped.		*1966 - The A108 production is stopped.

	*[[1969]] - Alpine uses the engine of the Renault R16 to introduce a 1600 cc version of the A110.		*1969 - Alpine uses the engine of the Renault R16 to introduce a 1600 cc version of the A110.

	*[[1970]] - Renault gets the majority of the Alpine company.		*1970 - Renault gets the majority of the Alpine company.

	*[[1971]] - Alpine wins the International Rallye Championship with A110.		*1971 - Alpine wins the International Rallye Championship with A110.

	*[[1973]] - Alpine and its A110 are Rallye World Champion !		*1973 - Alpine and its A110 are Rallye World Champion !

	*[[1974]] - For the new models 1600 SX, SI and SC Alpine develops a new suspension concept which is introduced with the A310 model, the successor of the A110. Alpine built factory racing Renault 17 Gordini's, they win the Press on Regardless Rally - World Rally Championship Round in Michigan USA. The fact that the French government forbids all motorsport events has severe impact on Alpine's economical situation.		*1974 - For the new models 1600 SX, SI and SC Alpine develops a new suspension concept which is introduced with the A310 model, the successor of the A110. Alpine built factory racing Renault 17 Gordini's, they win the Press on Regardless Rally - World Rally Championship Round in Michigan USA. The fact that the French government forbids all motorsport events has severe impact on Alpine's economical situation.

	*[[1975]] - For the last time a A110 rallye car enters a competition event.		*1975 - For the last time a A110 rallye car enters a competition event.

	*[[1977]] - In July Alpine stops fabricating the A110. The last Berlinette is a green 1600 SX. Even the Spanish production site has to deliver parts to complete this car. All in all 7176 Berlinette left the site at Dieppe. But there have been license agreements with Bulgarian, Spanish and Mexican companies. The following years saw seeral successors of the Berlinette. But none of them reached neither its popularity nor its image. Guy Frequelin in the Alpine A310-V6 "calberson" wins the 1977 French Rally championship.		*1977 - In July Alpine stops fabricating the A110. The last Berlinette is a green 1600 SX. Even the Spanish production site has to deliver parts to complete this car. All in all 7176 Berlinette left the site at Dieppe. But there have been license agreements with Bulgarian, Spanish and Mexican companies. The following years saw seeral successors of the Berlinette. But none of them reached neither its popularity nor its image. Guy Frequelin in the Alpine A310-V6 "calberson" wins the 1977 French Rally championship.

	*[[1996]] - [[Today]] - Renault decides the model A610 to be last Alpine ever built. The company's management is not convinced of being able to develop a model for such a small market segment in an economical way. The Alpine factory in Dieppe is used for assembling Renaultsport cars which keep the sporting heritage alive.		*1996 - Today - Renault decides the model A610 to be last Alpine ever built. The company's management is not convinced of being able to develop a model for such a small market segment in an economical way. The Alpine factory in Dieppe is used for assembling Renaultsport cars which keep the sporting heritage alive.

	==Street models==		==Street models==
	~~[[Image:Alpine-p1040136.jpg\|thumb\|[[Renault Alpine A610/GTA]]]]~~
	~~[[Image:Renault Alpine A 310 1976.jpg\|thumb\|thumb\|[[Renault Alpine A310]] V6]]~~
	*[[Alpine A106\|A106]]		*[[Alpine A106\|A106]]
	*[[Alpine A108\|A108]]		*[[Alpine A108\|A108]]