Alpine A441

Renault Alpine A441

1975 Alpine-Renault A441.
CategoryGroup 5 prototype (Sports 2000)
ConstructorAlpine/Renault
Designer(s)André de Cortanze
SuccessorRenault Alpine A442
Technical specifications
ChassisAluminium-reinforced steel tubular spaceframe
Suspension (front)Double wishbone
Suspension (rear)Double wishbone
EngineRenault-Gordini 1997 cc 90° V6 turbo, mid-mounted
TransmissionHewland TL200 5-speed manual
FuelElf
TyresMichelin
Competition history
Notable entrantsRenault Sport
Debut1974
WinsF/Laps
73
Constructors' Championships1

The Alpine A441 is a 2-liter (Sports 2000) Group 5 sports prototype racing car built by French company Alpine and co-developed by Renault to compete in the 1974 European 2 Liter Sports Car Championship. It was designed by French engineer and racing driver André de Cortanze.[1][2][3][4]

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  3. ^ "1973-74 ALPINE-RENAULT A440 RACING BARQUETTE - Motorbase". Archived from the original on 2009-07-23. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
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