Alpine Specifications and Technical Info

Information taken from various sources. Send corrections to tjhiggin@ingr.com.

Last updated December 2, 1995


  • Series I
  • Series II
  • Series III
  • Series IV
  • Series V

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  • Series I

    Specifications
    Engine			In-line 4-cylinder
    Capacity		1494cc (91.13 cu in)
    Bore/stroke		79mm x 76.2mm (3.11 x 3.0in)
    Valves			Pushrod ohv
    Compression		9.2:1
    Power			78bhp @ 5300rpm
    Torque			89.5lbft @ 3400rpm
    Carburetion		twin Zenith 36 W.I.P.2
    Fuel pump		Engine-driven A.C. diaphragm type
    Tank capacity		9 Imp. gallons (7.5 US gallons) (30.28 litres)
    Sump capacity		8 pints (4.54 litres) (incl. oil filter)
    Oil filter		Full flow
    Cooling system		Pump, fan, and thermostat
    Battery			12 volt, 38 amp hr.
    
    Transmission		4-speed manual (overdrive optional); synchromesh 
    			on 2nd, 3rd, and top; central floor change
    Gear ratios		Top 3.90; 3rd 5.41; 2nd 8.32; 1st 13.01; reverse 16.48
    			With Laycock overdrive:  O/D top 3.38; top 4.22; 
    			O/D 3rd 4.72; 3rd 5.88; 2nd 9.04; 1st 14.13; reverse 17.90
    Clutch			Single dry plate, 8in dia.
    Final drive		3.89:1 (o/d 4.22:1)
    
    Chassis			Unibody construction
    Brakes			Girling hydraulic; discs front; L and T shoes rear
    Disc diameter		9.5in
    Drum dia & shoe width	9 x 1.75in
    Total swept area		295 sq.in.
    Front suspension	Independent by wishbones and coil springs, telescopic 
    			dampers, anti-roll bar
    Rear suspension		Live axle; semi-elliptic leaf springs; hydraulic 
    			lever-arm dampers
    Steering		Recirculating ball
    Steering wheel		Sprung two-spoke, 16.5in diameter
    No. of turns lock to lock	3
    
    Body			Steel, two-door, two plus two seats
    Tyres			5.60-13
    
    

    Dimensions
    Length			12ft 11.25in (394.3cm)
    Width			5ft 0.5in (153.7cm)
    Height			4ft 3.5in (130.8cm)
    Wheelbase		7ft 2in (218.4cm)
    Track			F, 4ft 3in (129.5cm); R, 4ft 0.5in (123.2cm)
    Ground clearance	5.12in (13.0cm)
    Turning circle		34ft (10.36cm)
    Kerb weight		2136lb (19.1cwt) (967.6kg)
    Weight distribution (dry)	F 50.2%; R49.8%
    
    

    Performance
    Max speed (o/d 4th)	100.6mph
    0-60mph			13.6secs
    Standing 1/4-mile	19.7secs
    Top gear mph per 1000 rpm	17.22 (o/d 19.9)
    Torque lbft per cu.in.	0.982
    Fuel consumption	27.4mpg (Imperial gallons)
    
    


    Series II

    Specifications
    Engine			In-line 4-cylinder
    Capacity		1592cc
    Bore/stroke		81.5mm x 76.2mm
    Valves			Pushrod ohv
    Compression		9.1:1
    Power			80bhp @ 5000rpm
    Torque			94lbft @ 3400rpm
    Transmission		4-speed manual (overdrive optional)
    Final drive		3.89:1 (o/d 3.39:1)
    Brakes			Disc front, drum rear
    Front suspension	Independent by wishbones and coil springs, telescopic 
    			dampers, anti-roll bar
    Rear suspension		Live axle; semi-elliptic leaf springs; hydraulic 
    			lever-arm dampers
    Steering		Recirculating ball
    Chassis			Unibody construction
    Body			Steel, two-door, two plus two seats
    Tyres			5.60-13
    
    

    Dimensions
    Length			12ft 11.25in
    Width			5ft 0.5in
    Height			4ft 3.5in
    Wheelbase		7ft 2in
    Kerb weight		2204lb
    
    

    Performance
    Max speed (o/d 4th)	101.1mph
    0-60mph			13.6secs
    Standing 1/4-mile	19.7secs
    Fuel consumption	26mpg (Imperial gallons)
    
    


    Series III

    Specifications
    Engine			In-line 4-cylinder
    Capacity		1592cc
    Bore/stroke		81.5mm x 76.2mm
    Valves			Pushrod ohv
    Compression		9.1:1
    Power			82bhp @ 5200rpm
    Torque			93lbft @ 3600rpm
    Transmission		4-speed manual (overdrive optional)
    Final drive		3.89:1 (o/d 3.12:1)
    Brakes			Disc front, drum rear
    Front suspension	Independent by wishbones and coil springs, telescopic 
    			dampers, anti-roll bar
    Rear suspension		Live axle; semi-elliptic leaf springs; hydraulic 
    			lever-arm dampers
    Steering		Recirculating ball
    Chassis			Unibody construction
    Body			Steel, two-door, two plus two seats
    Tyres			5.90-13
    
    

    Dimensions
    Length			12ft 11.25in
    Width			5ft 0.5in
    Height			4ft 3.5in
    Wheelbase		7ft 2in
    Kerb weight		2243lb
    
    

    Performance
    Max speed (o/d 4th)	97mph
    0-60mph			14.4secs
    Standing 1/4-mile	19.9secs
    Fuel consumption	24.9mpg (Imperial gallons)
    
    


    Series IV

    Specifications
    Engine			In-line 4-cylinder
    Capacity		1592cc
    Bore/stroke		81.5mm x 76.2mm
    Valves			Pushrod ohv
    Compression		9.2:1
    Power			80.5bhp @ 5000rpm
    Torque			93lbft @ 3500rpm
    Transmission		4-speed manual (overdrive optional)
    Final drive		3.89:1 (o/d 3.39:1)
    Brakes			Disc front, drum rear
    Front suspension	Independent by wishbones and coil springs, telescopic 
    			dampers, anti-roll bar
    Rear suspension		Live axle; semi-elliptic leaf springs; hydraulic 
    			lever-arm dampers
    Steering		Recirculating ball
    Chassis			Unibody construction
    Body			Steel, two-door, two plus two seats
    Tyres			5.90-13
    
    

    Dimensions
    Length			13ft
    Width			5ft 0.5in
    Height			4ft 3.5in
    Wheelbase		7ft 2in
    Kerb weight		2200lb
    
    

    Performance
    Max speed (o/d 4th)	92.2mph
    0-60mph			18secs
    Standing 1/4-mile	21.8secs
    Fuel consumption	24.3mpg (Imperial gallons)
    
    


    Series V

    Specifications
    Engine			In-line 4-cylinder
    Capacity		1724cc
    Bore/stroke		81.5mm x 82.5mm
    Valves			Pushrod ohv
    Compression		9.2:1
    Power			92.5bhp @ 5500rpm
    Torque			103lbft @ 3700rpm
    Transmission		4-speed manual (overdrive optional)
    Final drive		3.89:1 (o/d 3.388:1)
    Brakes			Disc front, drum rear
    Front suspension	Independent by wishbones and coil springs, telescopic 
    			dampers, anti-roll bar
    Rear suspension		Live axle; semi-elliptic leaf springs; hydraulic 
    			lever-arm dampers
    Steering		Recirculating ball
    Chassis			Unibody construction
    Body			Steel, two-door, two plus two seats
    Tyres			6.00-13
    
    

    Dimensions
    Length			13ft
    Width			5ft 0.5in
    Height			4ft 3.5in
    Wheelbase		7ft 2in
    Kerb weight		2200lb
    
    

    Performance
    Max speed (o/d 4th)	100mph
    0-60mph			12.9secs
    Standing 1/4-mile	19secs
    Fuel consumption	25.5mpg (Imperial gallons)
    
    


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