Renault Alliance

Renault Alliance
Renault Encore
Renault GTA
Renault Alliance; Renault Encore; Renault GTA;
	1985 Renault Alliance 2-door
Overview
Manufacturer	American Motors Corporation
Production	June 1982–June 1987
Model years	1983–1987
Assembly	Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States
Designer	Robert Opron; Dick Teague;
Body and chassis
Class	Subcompact
Body style	Alliance: 2-door sedan, 4-door sedan, 2-door convertible, 3-door hatchback (1987), 5-door hatchback (1987); Encore: 3-door and 5-door hatchback; GTA: 2-door sedan and convertible;
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Related	Renault 9 & 11
Powertrain
Engine	1.4 L I4 64 hp (48 kW; 65 PS); 1.7 L I4 77.5 hp (58 kW; 79 PS); 2.0 L I4 95 hp (71 kW; 96 PS);
Transmission	3-speed automatic; 4-speed manual; 5-speed manual;
Dimensions
Wheelbase	97.8 in (2,484 mm)
Length	Alliance: 163.8 in (4,161 mm); Encore: 160.6 in (4,079 mm);
Width	65 in (1,651 mm)
Height	53.1 in (1,349 mm)
Curb weight	from: 2,000 lb (907 kg) base 2-door; to: 2,300 lb (1,043 kg) GTA conv.;
Chronology
Predecessor	Renault Le Car; Renault Fuego; AMC Spirit;
Successor	Eagle Summit; Dodge Shadow; Eagle Vista; Chrysler Shadow; Shelby CSX; Plymouth Sundance;

The Renault Alliance is a front-wheel drive, front-engine subcompact automobile manufactured and marketed in North America by American Motors Corporation (AMC) for the 1983 through 1987 model years. Developed through a strategic partnership with Renault, the Alliance and its hatchback counterpart, the Encore, were significantly re-engineered versions of the European Renault 9 & 11 tailored for the U.S. and Canadian markets.

The Alliance launched as a two- and four-door sedan, followed by the Encore hatchback in 1984 and a uniquely American convertible variant in 1985. For the final model year in 1987, AMC introduced the Renault GTA, a high-performance sports version. While Renault Styling Director Robert Opron penned the original exterior, AMC Vice President of Design Dick Teague led the interior design and the development of the two-door and convertible body styles.

Production took place at AMC's historic Kenosha, Wisconsin plant, totaling 623,573 units before assembly was discontinued following Chrysler's acquisition of AMC in 1987.