Chrysler Alpine

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Chrysler Alpine


Chrysler Alpine

Alpine Timeline and Chassis ID:



January 1976: Alpine range of 5 door saloons first imported to the UK, having been announced in France in August 1975. These original cars were built by Chrysler in France, and sold in two versions;

GL 1294cc Series 705 with chassis #S6MC16P100000
S 1442cc Series 708 with chassis #S6MD16P100000

August 1976:
UK imports from France ceased, and production of right hand drive cars began at Chryslers Coventory facility. There were no mechanical changes. The opening Chassis numbers were;

GL 1294cc Series 715/790 chassis #R6MC175100000
S 1442cc Series 725/791 chassis #R6MD17R100000

A new top line variant was introduced, the GLS

GLS 1442cc Series 728/792 chassis #R6MD17R100000

August 1977: Minor changes for 1978. A new model variant was introduced - the GL with 1442 cc engine. Opening chassis numbers for the 1978 models was;

GL 1294cc Series 715 chassis #R6MC18R100000
GL 1442cc Series 715 chassis #R6MC18R100000

S 1442cc Series 725 chassis #R6MD18R100000
GL
S 1442cc Series 725 chassis #R6MD18R100000

December 1978: Introduction of LS model, available with either engine, but with least luxurious equipment, and lowest price.
  • Model Year: 1976 (UK)
  • Date Of Introduction:
    • July 1975 (France)
  • Body:
    • Unitary construction (Monocoque), 5 door hatch
    • Boot capacity: 10 cu. ft. / 49 cu. ft.
  • Interior:
    • All models had fabric upholstery.
  • Engine Specifications:
    • Alpine GL:
      • 1294cc
      • 68 bhp
    • Alpine S:
      • 1442cc
      • 85 bhp
    • Alpine S:
      • 1442cc
      • 85 bhp
  • Unladen Weight:
    • GL: 2318 lb.
    • S: 2340 lb.
    • GLS: 2359 lb.
  • Vehicle Dimensions:
    • Length: 13 ft. 11.1 inches
    • Total width: 5 ft. 6.1 inches
    • Height at kerb weight: 4 ft. 7.1 inches
    • Wheelbase: 2746 mm 108.1 inches
  • Turning Circle:
    • 34 ft. 6 in (approx)
  • Max Payload:
    • 880 lb. (all models)
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