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Re: Facelifted Alpina B3 Bi-Turbo
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The 6 cylinder straight-six petrol powerplant manages to accommodate torque and power in a small, nimble and efficient package like no other car in its segment.
Plentiful 400Nm (294lb-ft) of torque from 1300rpm onwards, peaking between 3800rpm and 5000rpm at 500Nm (368lb-ft), provide so much 'grunt' and elasticity, rocket-like launching the B3 Bi-Turbo from standstill if required or sovereignly navigating traffic at the touch of your foot.
Its sporting character, which is omnipresent, means the powerplant revs freely, accompanied by a wonderful soundtrack, to a maximum 7000rpm, offering up 360hp (265kW) along the way between 5500rpm - 6000rpm.
The use of extremely durable MAHLE pistons allows for a maximum boost of 1.1 bar with 9.4:1 compression. The result, a peak specific output of 121hp (89kW) per litre and a maximum average pressure of 21 bar.
BMW ALPINA automobiles have always been known for their excellent blend of fuel economy and excellent performance. The allure of the new BMW ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is found in its V8-like performance coupled with the advantages of a much lighter and noticeably thriftier 3.0-litre straight-six.
The B3 Coupé is best-in-class in terms of performance, consumption and CO2 emissions, with a combined fuel economy of 9.7 l/100km (29.1mpg) and 232 g/km CO2. The B3 Saloon achieves 9,8 l/100km (28.8mpg) and 234 g/km CO2, with the Cabrio yielding 9,9 l/100km (28.5mpg) and 237 g/km CO2.
Re: Facelifted Alpina B3 Bi-Turbo
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spudgun said:
There's something very timeless about Alpina's, don't know why but these things have an aura of cool around them.
The stripe for instance is very tacky, but looks perfect on an Alpina.
Love them Alpinas also, they look so much more classy than the corresponding M-model. Had once a B10 Biturbo, such a great car, I will always keep it in fond memory.
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Re: Facelifted Alpina B3 Bi-Turbo
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Atzporsche said:
thier rims haven't changed in decedes! there's e30's with the same rims out there..
But looks really sharp.
Remember how their signature 1970's era multispoke wheels looked so hopelessly out of date 10 years ago when everything other than the most basic econobox had wheels with 5 mega-aggressive spokes ? Now this fussy style is in again for lux and sports cars - even if it drives the OCD wheel brake dust crowd nuts . What goes around comes around !
OTOH, I've never understood nor liked their red-tinged wood grain interiors -uggh, which like their decal graphics and wheels have continued unchanged from the beginning.
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DavidSF said:
Why would one buy this instead of the factory M3? I for one, do not like turbocharged cars.
David
It's actually a bit faster than an M3 at the 1000-metre mark, costs less and doesn't have that "boy racer" stigma attached to it.
All true. Just... Is it really better then 335i with new DCT gearbox? Specially for the money?
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DavidSF said:
Why would one buy this instead of the factory M3? I for one, do not like turbocharged cars.
David
It's actually a bit faster than an M3 at the 1000-metre mark, costs less and doesn't have that "boy racer" stigma attached to it.
All true. Just... Is it really better then 335i with new DCT gearbox? Specially for the money?
Unlikely. If you give the 335i a Noelle tune it will be just as fast (Noelle cooperates with Alpina).
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DavidSF said:
Why would one buy this instead of the factory M3? I for one, do not like turbocharged cars.
David
It's actually a bit faster than an M3 at the 1000-metre mark, costs less and doesn't have that "boy racer" stigma attached to it.
All true. Just... Is it really better then 335i with new DCT gearbox? Specially for the money?
Probably not, Alpinas are not cheap. Only problem with the DCT is that it is only available in the 335i Coupe and Cabrio. So if you need four doors or a Touring...
The B3 Bi-Turbo Allrad (4wd) should make a very nice opponent for the upcoming Audi S4
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