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Alpine Berlinette 1600 SX (95 Hp)
Overall Rating
Alpine Berlinette:
Société des Automobiles Alpine SAS, commonly known as Alpine , is a French manufacturer of sports cars and racing cars established in 1955. The Alpine car marque was created in 1954.
Jean Rédélé, the founder of Alpine, was originally a Dieppe garage proprietor who began to achieve success in motorsport with the Renault 4CV, one of the few French cars produced after the Second World War. The company has been closely associated to Renault throughout its history, and was bought by it in 1973....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Berlinette Overview:
Alpine Berlinette (Berlinette). A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
As a classic sports car from the 1970s, the Alpine Berlinette predates modern safety standards and Euro NCAP testing. It offers minimal passive safety features by contemporary measures.
1600 SX (95 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 1600 SX delivers a more engaging and potent performance, making it the preferred choice for enthusiasts seeking extra power and acceleration from the Berlinette.
Fuel Economy
Slightly less economical than the 1300 due to increased power output, but still within expected ranges for a period sports car, prioritizing performance over efficiency.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional handling and agility due to lightweight design
- • Iconic design and rich rally heritage
- • Engaging and pure driving experience
- • Strong classic car investment potential
- • Distinctive and rare
Cons:
- • Limited modern safety features and crash protection
- • Basic interior comfort and amenities
- • Potentially challenging parts availability for specific components
- • High acquisition and maintenance costs typical for a classic sports car
- • Not suitable for long-distance touring
Specifications:
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Alpine |
| Model: | Berlinette |
| Generation: | Berlinette |
| Modification (Engine): | 1600 SX (95 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1976 |
| End of production: | 1977 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Engine: | |
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| Power: | 95 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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