Mini Alpine Type L77 L

This mini automobile was unveiled at the 55th Paris Motor Show in 1968 to promote Alpine's programme at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
These little cars served as promotional tools at Renault events, during car trials for young drivers, and during the 24 Hours of Le Mans parades.
It is interesting to note that only 58 to 60 examples were produced between 1968 and 1969.
 

  • Originally fitted with a small single-cylinder 49 cm³ petrol engine (Saxonette or Sachs/JLO two-stroke engine), which allowed it to reach a moderate speed
  • Scale model at approximately 1/2 scale
  • Length of 2.66 metres
  • Weight of approximately 229 pounds