Performance Review: Alpine GTA V6 Turbo - [1985]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Alpine GTA Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Alpine GTA V6 Turbo is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1985. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1985 Lamborghini Countach LP5000S QV and the 1985 TVR 390 SE 3.9l V8.This particular Alpine GTA has a 2458cc Turbo Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V6's includes the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo

The GTA shares its Petrol V6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo and the 2015 Radical RXC Turbo 500 3.5 V6. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the GTA's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1180 kgs (2601 lbs) this makes the Alpine GTA V6 Turbo in the same weight category as the 2018 McLaren Senna 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Alpine GTA shares the same bhp with the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (177 bhp)

In terms of power the 2458cc 24V V6 engine produces 197 bhp (146 kW) @ 5750 rpm similar to the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (177 bhp) or the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (197 bhp).

The Turbo V6 throws out 210 lb-ft (284.7 Nm) @ 2500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2020 McLaren Sabre 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (206 lb-ft) or the 2019 Peugeot 508 PureTech 225 GT S and S (221 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Alpine GTA you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2008 Audi Q7 6.0 V12 TDi Quattro (191.9 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Alpine GTA.

The Alpine GTA has a Power to weight ratio of 166.9 bhp per ton and 177.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1985 GTA competing with the 2008 Audi Q7 6.0 V12 TDi Quattro (191.9 bhp per ton) or the 2013 BMW 5 Series M550d xDrive F10 (191.8 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Alpine GTA generating around 177.9 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1993 Mercedes E Class 60 AMG 6.0 V8 W124 (202.9 lb-ft per ton) or the 1971 Jaguar E Type 5.3L V12 2+2 (202.8 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 7.00 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.2 secs, this made the Alpine GTA V6 Turbo as fast as the 2020 Alfa-Romeo Giulia 2.2 16v Turbo Diesel (7.00 secs) the 2015 Mazda MX5 2.0i Roadster Coupe (7.00 secs) the 2013 Seat Leon SC 1.8 FR Start-Stop DSG (7.00 secs) the or the 2012 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTi Cabriolet DSG (7.00 secs). This Alpine GTA V6 Turbo is also faster than the 2018 Abarth 595 Turismo 1.4 Turbo (7.10 secs) the 2013 Land-Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 SDV6 (7.10 secs) the 2012 Lexus ES 350 (7.10 secs) the and the 2011 Abarth 500C Essesse 1.4 Turbo (7.10 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the GTA and the 1987 Ford Sierra RS 500

When talking about the performance of the Alpine GTA on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.9 secs @ 91.8 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1987 Ford Sierra RS 500 (14.85 secs), the 1992 Mitsubishi 3000 GT (14.86 secs), and the 1971 Dodge Dart Demon Sport Coupe 5.5 V8 340 (14.86 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1985 version of the Alpine GTA V6 Turbo has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 1985 GTA equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1985 Alpine GTA V6 Turbo then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

Related Links:

1985 GTA Rivals List.

A Brief History of Alpine

Car Comparison