Description
Alpine GTA Turbo | 1990
Highlights:
– 2.5-litre turbocharged V6 engine, petrol, manual transmission
– 126288 km
– Largely original example, aside from the wheels and exhaust system
– Turbocharger and engine management mapping upgraded, supported by invoices
The seller offers for sale this 1990 Alpine GTA Turbo, powered by a 2.5-litre turbocharged V6 engine, paired with a manual transmission. Finished in red, the car presents as a largely original example, with the wheels and exhaust system being the only items to have been changed from factory specification; a set of Keskin alloy wheels is currently fitted, while the original exhaust system has been retained by the seller and can be supplied together with the vehicle. The car carries French registration as a collection vehicle and comes with an ownership and maintenance history supported by invoices, including work carried out to the turbocharger and engine management mapping and the fitment of a Europacup water radiator, both backed up with paperwork on file. Regular servicing has been carried out over the years, with the accompanying invoices available to a new owner. At 126288 km, the odometer reading reflects a car that has clearly been used and enjoyed rather than left to sit idle, in keeping with Alpine’s ethos of building genuine, usable sports cars.
Alpine, the Dieppe-based French sports car manufacturer, introduced the GTA in 1984 as the successor to the acclaimed A310, and the model quickly became the brand’s flagship during the second half of the 1980s. Staying true to Alpine’s long-standing philosophy of light weight and driver engagement, the GTA combined a steel backbone chassis with glass-fibre reinforced bodywork, keeping weight low and rigidity high. Power came from a rear-mounted, longitudinally-oriented V6 engine developed jointly by Peugeot, Renault and Volvo, and shortly after launch Alpine introduced this GTA Turbo derivative, adding forced induction to sharpen performance and give the car a genuine edge over rivals from other established sports car makers of the era.
The rear-engined, rear-wheel-drive layout gives the GTA Turbo a distinctive driving character, with strong traction and a well-balanced chassis that rewards a confident driver. The low, sleek silhouette, pop-up headlights and wide rear haunches remain hallmarks of the design and continue to set the GTA apart from its contemporaries. Produced in relatively limited numbers and increasingly overshadowed in the public eye by more common rivals of its era, the Alpine GTA Turbo has become a sought-after choice for collectors seeking a usable, characterful French sports car with genuine performance credentials. This example, with its documented history and largely original specification, presents a good opportunity to acquire a GTA Turbo with a clear ownership and maintenance trail.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
Condition of the interior
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
Technical condition
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
Overall condition
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
