Tag: Alpina

  • Alpina B3 BMW E92 GT3

    Alpina has introduced B3 GT3 sports car, which is based on the BMW E92 335i. The manufacturer purposefully demonstrates that despite a long absence from motor sports, cutting edge automotive know-how and technical expertise continues to be the foundation for the development of exclusive BMW Alpina automobiles.

    Alpina B3 GT3 is powered by a 3.0 liter twin-turbocharged inline-six with 408PS (300 kW) and 540Nm (398 lb-ft). The new 8PS (6 kW) over the B3 S Bi-Turbo came from a modified exhaust system. The B3 GT3 also features a titanium rear silencer with double 115 mm tailpipes from Akrapovic. The performance is superb – 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds.

    Fast car needs big brakes and the B3 GT3 has a high performance motor sport brake set-up with 6-piston fixed callipers at the front and 4-piston fixed calliper at the rear, with discs measuring 380 x 35 mm at the front and 355 x 32 mm at the rear.

    The grip is crucial, so forged Alpina GT3 CLASSIC 19″ lightweight alloy wheels are available with

    Alpina GT3 CLASSIC 19″ lightweight alloy wheels, forged fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tires for the road or Michelin Pilot Sport Cup+ tires for the track. The dimensions of the wheels are 8.5J x 19” at the front and 9.5J x 19” at the rear as the weight is just 8.6 kg and 9.5 kg, respectively.

    Alpina B3 BMW E92 GT3
    Alpina B3 BMW E92 GT3

    The suspension features fully adjustable coilovers, meaning the ride height of the vehicle can be changed significantly and additionally the dampers feature a 12-fold compression and 18-fold rebound adjustment.
    The interior boasts upholstery in black, both driver and passenger are seated in lightweight Recaro sport seats with seat heating. The seats can be adjusted in height by about 30mm via their mounting points and feature manual back and horizontal adjustment. There are also vertical stripes designed in Alpina racing colours integrated into the front and rear seats. The sports steering wheel with paddles is finished in grippy Alcantara, hand finished with Blue/Green stitching.

    The sports car will be available in limited edition series of just 99 units. It will be available from spring 2012 as the price is € 90 000.

    Alpina B3 BMW E92 GT3
    Alpina B3 BMW E92 GT3

    Source: Alpina

  • BMW Alpina D5 Bi-Turbo

    Alpina has introduced one more vehicle – D5 Bi-Turbo based on 535d. It comes with one of the most powerful diesel engines in the world.

    In other words – 350PS (257 kW) coming from a 3.0 liter twin-turbo straight-six diesel, which has the same fuel-economy rating as the 530d with 245PS (180 kW) – 6.2 liters per 100 km on combined cycle. Not bad for such amount of power, not bad at all! 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.2 seconds and a top speed of 270 km/h (168 mph). That is the reason why 535d is called ///M diesel.

    The mighty engine is mated to the new ZF SWITCH-TRONIC 8-speed Sport Automatic gearbox. It is further improved to handle all new torque.

    The stance is improved by adding a set of lowering springs. There are also a set of 20” Alpina alloy wheels fitted with Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires in dimensions – 255/35 ZR20 at the front and 285/30 ZR20 at the rear.

    BMW Alpina D5 Bi-Turbo
    BMW Alpina D5 Bi-Turbo

    Source: Alpina

  • BMW Alpina B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible

    One of the most interesting and eagerly awaited cars was revealed at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. BMW Alpina B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible is based on the well known 650i model.

    The all-aluminium bi-turbo V8 power plant boasts 507PS (373 kW) and staggering 700Nm (516 lb-ft) of torque, which is an increase of 100PS (74 kW) and 100Nm (74 lb-ft). So, there is no coincidence. 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds and a Vmax of 311 km/h (193 mph). Still, the vehicle manages to achieve an average 10.9 litres per 100 km and 255 g/km of CO2.

    Alpina B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible also comes with complete aerodynamic package including front and rear bumpers and side skirts. There are also a four-tailpipe Akrapovic sports exhaust system and huge 20” alloy wheels in the well-known design fitted with Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires.

    The B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible features an extensive range of standard equipment, including leather upholstery, fully adjustable comfort seats with heating system, navigation system with preparation for Bluetooth mobile phone, USB audio interface, Xenon lights and LED fog lights.

    BMW Alpina B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible
    BMW Alpina B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible

    Source: Alpina

  • Alpina B6 Bi-Turbo Convetible

    Alpina B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible is on its way. The vehicle is based on open-top 6-Series with 4.4 liter twin-turbo V8. The stylish convertible received both styling and performance upgrades.The engine is boosted to staggering 507PS (373 kW) at 5500RPM and 700Nm (516 lb-ft) at 3000RPM. This is an improvement of 100PS and 100Nm over the stock 650i Convertible. 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds and a top speed of 311 km/h (193 mph). Still, the engine is not thirsty at all – 10.9 liters per 100 km on combined cycle and 225 g/km of CO2.The exterior package includes modified front bumper, perhaps a bit different rear one and some badging.Alpina B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible will be exhibited at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.

    Alpina B6 Bi-Turbo Convetible
    Alpina B6 Bi-Turbo Convetible

  • Geneva 2011: Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo Touring

    Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo Touring is currently on display in Geneva auto salon. The car is based on the BMW F10 5-Series 550i.

    The engine is 4.4 liter twin-turbo V8 with 507PS (373 kW) and 700Nm (516 lb-ft). It is mated to a the ZF 8-speed SWITCH-TRONIC automatic. 0 to 100 km/h takes 4.8 seconds and the top speed is somewhere over 300 km/h (186 mph). (more…)

  • 2011 Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo Touring

    Alpina will exhibit the 2011 B5 Bi-Turbo Touring at the Geneva Motor Show, next week. There will be also a B5 Bi-Turbo Sedan, which is based on BMW F10 5 series.

    It is powered by a 4.4 liter twin-turbo V8 with 507PS (373 kW) and 700Nm (516 lb-ft). The engine is mated to a SWITCH-TRONIC 8-speed sport automatic gearbox from ZF. (more…)

  • 2011 Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo officially unwrapped

    After the official public premiere of the exclusive high-performance mid-size vehicle – 2011 Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo – that took place at the UK’s famous Goodwood Festival of Speed, the guys at the premium aftermarket brand have now released a small pack of high-resolution images, which reveal fully the refined face of the Bavarian eye-catcher. (more…)

  • Alpina B3 S Bi-Turbo says – hello UK

    Alpina, the top-end BMW cars enhancement expert has announced that its recently premiered all-new Alpina B3 S Bi-Turbo is now available for the British fans. (more…)

  • BMW Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo achieves 107 HP per litre from a diesel engine

    The first sport-diesel model – D3 from 2006 was delivering 200hp and over 850 units sold since its inception. The small displacement and high effectiveness make this engine extraordinary good according to fuel consumption and low emissions. Now to continue the tradition Alpina introduced a new even more powerful version of the power unit.

    D3 Bi-Turbo is powered by a 2.0 litre four-cylinder bi-turbo engine developing 215 hp and 450 Nm from 2000 rpm.  Really, an amazing achievement for diesel power unit. With its characteristics the small Bi-Turbo diesel is operating like V8 or a large-displacement six-cylinder one. (more…)

  • 2011 BMW ALPINA B7 price tagged

    BMW has released the pricing details for the 2011 BMW ALPINA B7 high performance luxury sedan, which will join the brand’s North American line-up as the most potent 7 Series model. (more…)

  • 2011 BMW ALPINA B7 announced for BMW US – MY2011

    BMW has announced that the 2011 BMW ALPINA B7 high-performance sedan will join the brand’s North American product line-up as the most potent BMW 7 Series model. (more…)

  • BMW ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Saloon

    The new BMW ALPINA D3. Saloon car evolution of the acclaimed D3 Coupe is now in the showrooms. A four cylinder four-door car, arguably the cleverest buy for all discerning UK drivers, delivering more than any larger engined counterpart in terms of performance, economy, low emissions and sheer exclusivity. (more…)