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Alpine Renault A441

Alpine Renault A441
ManufacturerAlpine Renault
CountryFrance
Production Started1974
Production Stopped1974
Body StyleSpider

The Alpine Renault A441 was a purpose-built race car developed in the early 1970s for endurance racing, specifically targeting the European 2-Litre Sports Car Championship. It was part of Alpine’s ambitious motorsport program, designed to showcase Renault’s engineering capabilities in prototype racing.

Powered by a 2.0-liter Renault-Gordini V6 engine, the A441 produced around 285 horsepower, delivering impressive performance for its class. The lightweight chassis and aerodynamic fiberglass body contributed to its agility and high-speed stability. The car featured a sleek, low-profile design with a wide stance and prominent rear wing to maximize downforce and grip on high-speed circuits.

The A441 was highly competitive in the 1974 European 2-Litre Sports Car Championship, where it dominated the season, securing multiple victories and ultimately winning the championship. Its success laid the groundwork for the development of future Alpine-Renault endurance racers, including the A442, which later won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1978.

With its combination of cutting-edge aerodynamics, lightweight construction, and a high-revving V6 engine, the Alpine Renault A441 remains a significant part of Alpine’s racing heritage, symbolizing the brand’s innovation and dominance in prototype racing during the 1970s.

Vehicle

Production Numbers0
Number of Doors2
Number of Seats1

Engine

Engine ManufacturerRenault
EngineV6
Engine LocationMid
Engine Displacement1997 cc
ValvetrainDOHC
Valves per Cylinder4
Bore86 mm
Stroke57.3 mm
Cooling SystemWater
Charging System6V
Fuel TypePetrol
Fuel SystemInjection
AspirationNormal

Performance

Top Speed186 mph
Power217 / 295 / 291 @ 9900 rpm

Steering, Transmission & Suspension

DrivetrainRear
TransmissionA1,
SteeringRack and Pinion
Front SuspensionLeaf Spring
Rear SuspensionLeaf Spring
Front BrakesMechanical Braking
Rear BrakesMechanical Braking
ChassisBody-on-Frame

Dimensions

Weight590 kg