Alpina B3

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Alpina B3
Production period: since 1987
Class : Middle class
Body versions : Sedan , station wagon , coupé , convertible

The Alpina B3 is a middle class passenger car model from the small series manufacturer Alpina Burkard Bovensiepen , which is based on the 3 series from the automobile manufacturer BMW . It is currently in production (2020) as a sedan (four-door) and station wagon (touring). Up to and including the E9x series, two-door sedans, coupes and convertibles were also offered. With the exception of the convertible, every model was optionally available with all-wheel drive. The current diesel variant runs under the Alpina D3 Biturbo .

Alpina B3 2.7 of the E30 series

Alpina B3 2.7 (E30)

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Production period: 1987-1992
Body versions : Sedan , station wagon , coupé , convertible
Engines: Gasoline engine
2.7 liters (150 kW)
Length: 4325 mm
Width: 1645 mm
Height: 1355 mm
Wheelbase : 2570 mm
Empty weight : 1260 kg

The Alpina B3 2.7 was produced from August 1987 to May 1992. A total of 257 units were manufactured in Buchloe, the number of units includes all variants. The basis for this was the BMW E30 325i ( BMW E30 ) with the M20 engine. It had an in- line six-cylinder with a displacement of 2693 cm³ and had an output of 150 kW (204 hp) and a torque of 265 Nm. The machine had a larger displacement than the series, machined combustion chambers, a 268 ° camshaft (later 272 °) and special cast pistons. Furthermore, a manifold made of VA steel and two metal catalytic converters were attached. The stated performance was achieved through these measures. The B3 accelerated from 0 to 100 km / h 2.7 in 7.1 seconds and reached a top speed of 227 (224) km / h. The M20-C2 / 2 engine is the smallest engine variant that Alpina made during the Noelle era. Karl-Otto Noelle was an engine developer at Alpina from 1984 to 1993.

In addition, between November 1987 and December 1990 there was a version of the BMW E30 M3 with the designation B6 3.5 S and the 3.43 liter six-cylinder, which was built in only 62 copies , which was significantly revised (Alpina engine type B10 / 5, 3430 cm³, 187 kW / 254 PS, 320 Nm).

Technical specifications

model model series Cubic capacity in cm³ Engine type Valves Max. Power in kW
at min -1 		Max. Torque in Nm
in min -1 		number of pieces construction time
B3 2.7 E30 2693 R6 12 150/6000 265/4800 257 08 / 1987-06 / 1992

Alpina B3 of the E36 series

Alpina B3 (E36)
Alpina B3 3.0 E36

Alpina B3 3.0 E36
Production period: 1993-1999
Body versions : Sedan , station wagon , coupé , convertible
Engines:
Petrol engines : 3.0-3.2 liters
(184-195 kW)
Length: 4433 mm
Width: 1698-1710 mm
Height: 1328-1371 mm
Wheelbase : 2700 mm
Empty weight : 1330-1450 kg

The BMW Alpina B3 3.0 of the E36 series was manufactured between 1993 and 1996 . It was the direct successor of the Alpina B6-2.8 model of the E36 series, which was also based on the BMW 325i (but M50B25 without Vanos model until the BMW factory holidays in August 1992 - then with Vanos ). In spring 1996 the B3 3.2 followed as an upgrade. The body base for the B3 3.0 was a 325i ( BMW E36 ) and a 328i for the B3 3.2. In both models, however, Alpina used the more robust M50 (B25TÜ) cast iron engine, as the M52 engine of the 328i was not suitable for increasing the displacement. Both vehicle variants were available as a coupé (two-door) and sedan (four-door), cabriolet (convertible) and station wagon (touring).

  • Rear view of the Alpina B3 3.0 sedan (1993–1996)

  • Side view of the Alpina B3 3.0 Coupé (1993–1996)

  • Rear view of the Alpina B3 3.2 Touring (1996–1999)

Technical specifications

model model series Cubic capacity in cm³ Engine type Valves Max. Power in kW
at min -1 		Max. Torque in Nm
in min -1 		number of pieces construction time
B3 3.0 E36 2997 R6 24 184/5700 320/4400 749 04 / 1993-02 / 1996
B3 3.2 E36 3152 195/5800 330/4400 342 04 / 1996-03 / 1999

Alpina B3 of the E46 series

Alpina B3 (E46)
Alpina B3 Coupé

Alpina B3 Coupé
Production period: 1999-2006
Body versions : Sedan , station wagon , coupé , convertible
Engines: Petrol engines :
3.3 liters
(206–224 kW)
Length: 4471-4488 mm
Width: 1739-1757 mm
Height: 1367-1409 mm
Wheelbase : 2725 mm
Empty weight : 1450-1650 kg

From 1999 the new BMW Alpina B3 3.3 of the E46 series was manufactured. In 1998, a prototype with the 3.2-liter engine of the B3 3.2 was presented at the Birmingham Auto Show. The production model was formally presented at the Geneva Motor Show 1999 and the station wagon at the Birmingham Auto Show 2000. The body base was initially provided by the 328i (M52TÜ) and later by the 330i (M54). The following model variants were available: sedan, coupé, cabriolet (convertible) and station wagon (touring). From 2001 the B3 was also offered in an all-wheel drive variant, the premiere of which took place at the Geneva Motor Show of the same year. From 2002 the BMW Alpina B3 S with 224 kW maximum power and 362 Nm maximum torque was produced. Its premiere took place at the Mondial de l'Automobile 2002. In both E46-B3 models, Alpina used the E36-US-M3 gray cast iron engine block ( S52B32 / US ) as the basis and modified it, since neither the M52TÜ nor the M54 engine block were suitable for this.

  • Rear view of the Alpina B3 sedan

  • Alpina B3 S Touring (2002-2005)

  • Rear view of the Alpina B3 Touring (2002-2005)

  • Rear view of the Alpina B3 Cabrio

Technical specifications

model model series Cubic capacity in cm³ Engine type Valves Max. Power in kW
at min -1 		Max. Torque in Nm
in min -1 		number of pieces construction time
B3 3.3 E46 3300 R6 24 206/6200 335/4500 03 / 1999-07 / 2002
B3 3.3 all-wheel drive E46 11 / 2001–01 / 2005
B3 S E46 3346 224/6300 362/4800 08 / 2002–01 / 2006

Alpina B3 Biturbo of the E9x series

Alpina B3 Biturbo (E9x)
BMW Alpina B3 (7150475857) .jpg
Production period: 2007–2012
Body versions : Sedan , station wagon , coupé , convertible
Engines: Petrol engines :
3.0 liters
(265–300 kW)
Length: 4545 mm
Width: 1817 mm
Height: 1422 mm
Wheelbase : 2760 mm
Empty weight : 1570 kg

The second Alpina B3 Biturbo was produced from 2007 to 2012. The formal premiere took place at the Geneva Motor Show 2007. The coupé she was at the Goodwood Festival Of Speed ​​the following summer and the convertible at the IAA 2007. The station wagon was only available with the facelift in October 2008. It is based on the BMW E9x 335i, has a six-cylinder engine with 3.0 l displacement and twin- turbo charging . The motor with a maximum output of 265 kW (360 hp) with 500 Nm accelerates the B3 from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.8 seconds. According to the factory, the top speed is 285 km / h. The B3 Biturbo was available as a sedan (E90), station wagon (Touring, E91), Cabriolet (Cabrio, E93) and Coupé (E92), from 2008 also optionally with all-wheel drive (except Cabriolet). Alpina modified the exterior with front and rear spoilers as well as a double-flow, double-sided exhaust system (a total of four tailpipes). For the 2010 model year, the B3S Biturbo was presented at the Geneva Motor Show 2010. The maximum power increased by 29 kW (40 PS) to 294 kW (400 PS) and the torque increased to 540 Nm. The B3S accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.7 seconds. According to the factory, the maximum speed is 300 km / h. Production ended at different times depending on the body variant (with the E90 being the earliest in 2011 and the E92 / E93 being the latest in 2013).

Alpina B3 GT3 of the E92 series

Towards the end of 2011, Alpina presented the B3 GT3 at the Tokyo Motor Show, a special edition of the B3 limited to 99 units. The vehicle was only available as a coupé and is powered by a three-liter in-line six-cylinder gasoline engine with twin-turbo charging. The maximum power of the machine has been increased to 300 kW (408 PS) by a new exhaust system with titanium rear silencers . The maximum torque rises to 540 Nm, which is transmitted to the 19-inch light alloy wheels on the rear wheels through a six-speed sports automatic transmission . The standard sprint from 0-100 km / h takes a minimum of 4.5 seconds and the top speed is 300 km / h according to the manufacturer. The average consumption is given as less than 10 l / 100 km.

On the body side, the look has been upgraded with an extensive aerodynamic kit (consisting of diffuser, rear and front spoiler as well as splitters and flaps). The fully adjustable coilover kit has been made even sportier, and a differential lock is also used on the chassis . Measured after the 19 inches in rim diameter forged alloy wheels with tires in the dimensions 245/35 (front) and 265/35 (rear) there is a high performance brake system with six-piston calipers and brake discs with diameters of 380 mm at the front as well as brake discs with diameters of 355 mm and four-piston calipers on the rear axle.

  • Rear view of the Alpina B3 Biturbo Sedan (2007-2008)

  • Rear view of the Alpina B3 Biturbo Sedan (2008-2011)

  • Rear view of the Alpina B3S Biturbo Touring (2010-2011)

  • Front view of the Alpina B3 Biturbo Coupé (2007-2010)

  • Rear view of the Alpina B3 Biturbo Coupé (2007-2010)

  • Front view of the Alpina B3S Biturbo Cabrio (2010-2011)

  • Rear view of the Alpina B3 Biturbo Cabrio (2007-2010)

  • Alpina B3 GT3 at the Geneva Motor Show 2012

Technical specifications

model model series Cubic capacity in cm³ Engine type Valves Max. Power in kW
at min -1 		Max. Torque in Nm
in min -1 		number of pieces construction time
B3 biturbo E90 2979 R6 24 265 / 5500-6000 500 / 3800-5000 09/2007 - 03/2010
B3 S biturbo E90 294/6000 540/4500 04/2010–05/2013
B3 GT3 E92 300/6000 540/4500 99 03 / 2012–12 / 2013

Alpina B3 Biturbo of the F30 series

Alpina B3 Biturbo (F30)
Alpina B3 BiTurbo Sedan (2013-2017)

Alpina B3 BiTurbo Sedan (2013-2017)
Production period: 2013-2019
Body versions : Limousine , station wagon
Engines: Gasoline engine :
3.0 liters
(301-324 kW)
Length: 4632 mm
Width: 1811 mm
Height: 1431 mm
Wheelbase : 2810 mm
Empty weight : 1705-1845 kg

With the third Alpina B3 Biturbo, the formal premiere of the sedan F30 and the station wagon F31 took place at the Geneva Motor Show 2013. It was produced between March 2013 and May 2019. Until 2017, it was based on the BMW F30 / F31 335i, has an in-line six-cylinder engine with 3.0 l displacement and bi-turbocharging . The engine with a maximum output of 301 kW (410 hp) and 600 Nm maximum torque accelerates the B3 from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.0 seconds. According to the factory, the maximum speed is 305 km / h. The B3 Biturbo are available as a sedan or station wagon (Touring), both of which could be combined with all-wheel drive (xDrive).

Alpina modified the exterior with front and rear spoilers and a four-pipe exhaust system.

The facelift of the F30 / F31 was also incorporated into the design of the Alpina B3 Biturbo in 2015.

In March 2017, Alpina revised the drive of the B3 and took the BMW F30 / F31 340i as the basis. From now on this has a maximum output of 324 kW (440 hp). Production ended in autumn 2018 for the sedan and in summer 2019 for the station wagon.

  • Rear view

  • Alpina B3S BiTurbo Touring (2017-2019)

  • Rear view of the B3S BiTurbo Touring (2017-2019)

  • inner space

Technical specifications

Alpina B3 Biturbo Sedan [AWD] Touring [AWD] S sedan [AWD] S Touring [AWD]
Construction period 03/2013–03/2017 03/2017–10/2018 03/2017–05/2019
Engine type R6
Bore × stroke 84.0 mm × 89.6 mm
Displacement 2979 cc
compression 10.2: 1
Max. power 301 kW (410 hp) at 5500-6250 rpm 324 kW (440 hp) at 5500-6250 rpm
Max. Torque 600 Nm at 3000-4000 rpm 660 Nm at 3000-4500 rpm
Drive type, standard Rear wheel drive
Drive type, optional [ Four-wheel drive ]
Gearbox, as standard 8-speed automatic transmission "Switch-Tronic"
Maximum speed in km / h 303 [298] 300 [295] 306 [301] 303 [298]
Acceleration, 0–100 km / h in s 4.3 [4.1] 4.4 [4.2] 4.3 [4.0] 4.3 [4.1]
Empty weight in kg 1705 [1780] 1780 [1845] 1705 [1780] 1780 [1845]
Total fuel consumption
in l / 100 km 		7.6 [7.9] SP 7.7 [8.0] SP 7.9 [8.3] SP 8.1 [8.4] SP
  • Values ​​in square brackets apply to vehicles with all-wheel drive

Alpina B3 of the G20 series

Alpina B3 Biturbo (G20)
Alpina B3 Limousine Allrad at the Tokyo Motor Show 2019

Alpina B3 Limousine Allrad at the Tokyo Motor Show 2019
Production period: since 2020
Body versions : Limousine , station wagon
Engines: Otto engine :
3.0 liters (340 kW)
Length: 4719 mm
Width: 1827 mm
Height: 1438-1440 mm
Wheelbase : 2851 mm
Empty weight : 1785-1865 kg

The Alpina B3 based on the BMW G21 station wagon (Touring) was presented at the 68th International Motor Show (IAA) in September 2019 in Frankfurt am Main. It is of a three-liter straight-six-cylinder gasoline engine with an installed power of 340 kW (462 hp) at 5000-7000 min -1 driven. The maximum torque of the motor is 700 Nm at 3000 min −1 .

At the Tokyo Motor Show in October 2019, Alpina presented the B3 based on the BMW G20 sedan.

  • Front view of the Alpina B3 Touring Allrad at the IAA 2019

  • Rear view of the Alpina B3 Touring all-wheel drive

Technical specifications

B3 sedan all-wheel drive B3 Touring all-wheel drive
Order period since 01/2020
Motor type Gasoline engine
Engine type R6
Engine charging Biturbo
Mixture preparation Direct petrol injection
Number of valves 24
Displacement 2993 cc
Compression ratio 9.3: 1
Max. Power at min −1 340 kW (462 hp) / 5000–7000
Max. Torque at min -1 700 Nm / 3000-4250
Drive type, standard all wheel drive
Transmission type, standard 8-speed automatic transmission "Switch-Tronic"
Transmission manufacturer ZF
Empty weight 1785 kg 1865 kg
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h 3.8 s 3.9 s
Top speed 303 km / h 300 km / h
Fuel consumption
over 100 km, combined 		9.8 l super
CO 2 emissions, combined 224 g / km
Tank capacity 59 l
Emission standard
according to EU classification 		Euro 6d-ISC-FCM

Individual evidence

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