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  • 2014 Alpina B4 Bi-Turbo Based on BMW 4-Series

    After the unveiling of the super-powerful and efficient D3 Bi-Turbo, Alpina has now presented the new B4 Bi-Turbo based on BMW 4-Series – Coupe and Convertible. Both comes with a tuned engine, nice body kit and all nice Alpina upgrades.

    2014 Alpina B4 Bi-Turbo is powered by the well-known 3.0 liter I6 engine with twin-scroll single turbocharger, which is replaced by a twin-turbo system. The result is impressive – 410HP (300 kW) and 600Nm (444 lb-ft) of torque. The engine is connected to an 8-speed automatic gearbox. 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds (4.5 for the Convertible) and the xDrive models available in left hand drive markets only will be able to accelerate to 100 km/h in an astonishing 4.0 seconds. What is more, the new B4 Bi-Turbo boasts a fuel economy of 37 mpg UK – 7.6 liters / 100 km on combined cycle with CO2 emissions of just 177 g/km.

    The B4 Bi-Turbo comes with increased performance, comfort, efficiency and style. More than 50 development engineers worked with specialist suppliers to enhance the engine, gearbox, cooling system, body structure, wheels, tyres, aerodynamics, steering, suspension and interior.

    Standard equipment includes Adaptive M Sport Suspension, leather upholstery, electrically adjustable heated sports seats, climate control and Bi-Xenon headlights. Inside, there are luxury carpet overmats and subtle Alpina logos on the seat backs and door sills. The instruments are in Alpina Blue and the steering wheel is covered in finest-quality, hand-stitched Lavalina leather.  The acoustically insulated metal roof of the Convertible can be closed in just 20 seconds at up to 18 km/h (11 mph).

    Last, but not least are the 20” Alpina alloy wheels in the company’s famous Classic design.

    The B4 Bi-Turbo will be launched in the UK at the Goodwood Festival of Speed (June 27 – 29), where visitors will also be able to see the XD3 luxury compact SUV. The BMW Alpina B4 Bi-Turbo is available in the UK as a Coupe for £58,950 or as a Convertible for £62,950.

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    Source: Alpina

  • 2014 Alpina B4 Bi-Turbo Convertible based on BMW 4-Series 335i

    Alpinais going to introduce the all-new B4 Bi-Turbo Convertible at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. The stylish convertible is based on the recently announced BMW 4-Series 335i Convertible.

    The exterior comes with a typical Alpina outfit – a complete body kit including new front and rear aprons as well as a sports exhaust system and a set of 20” classic Alpina alloy wheels. There are also some decals and special badging.

    The interior features heated leather sport seats, a sport steering wheel and Alpina branded door sills plates. Other highlights include embroidered headrests and branded floor mats.

    The most important – a 3.0 liter twin-turbocharged gasoline engine boosted to 410HP (301 kW) and 600Nm (443 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 301 km/h (187 mph). It is connected to an 8-speed automatic ZF gearbox and is able to return 29.4 mpg US or 35.3 mpg UK – 8.0 liters / 100 km on combined cycle.

    2014 Alpina B4 Bi-Turbo Convertible is expected to hit the market in spring with pricing starting from €74,800.

    Source: Alpina

  • 2014 BMW Alpina B4 Bi-Turbo – 410HP and 600Nm

    Alpina has presented the all-new 2014 B4 Bi-Turbo based on the recently announced BMW 4-Series Coupe 335i.

    The sports coupe comes with a lot of unique features like an aerodynamics package from Alpina, new wheels and improved interior.

    The exterior boasts a new front apron and rear spoiler. There is also a set of 20” ALPINA Classic wheels fitted with ultra-low profile tires. At the rear we can see ALPINA lettering and signature twin tailpipes.

    The engine is the well-known 3.0 liter straight-six – 410HP (301 kW) at 5,500RPM and 600Nm (444 lb-ft) at 3,000RPM. The engine is connected to a ZF 8-Speed Sport-Automatic transmission. 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and a top speed of 305 km/h (188 mph). Furthermore, the new B4 Bi-Turbo Coupe achieves a class-leading combined fuel economy of just 7.6l/100km and 177g/km CO2.

    The suspension set-up of the new B4 Bi-Turbo provides great ride-quality and comfort while simultaneously offering sharp and dynamic handling. The adaptive ALPINA sport suspension solves this conflict of interest by means of electronically adjustable dampers in collaboration with performance springs, bump stops and stabilisers. The system allows the driver to use the Drive Performance Control (Eco Pro, Comfort, Sport, Sport+) to select the suspension setting and driving dynamics to match his mood.

    Last, but not least is the high-performance brake system – 370mm discs at the front and 345mm discs at the rear with 4- and 2-piston calipers, respectively.

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    Dimensions

    Length (mm) 4640
    Width (mm) 1825
    Height, unladen (mm) 1373
    Wheelbase (mm) 2810
    Track, front (mm) 1552
    Track, rear (mm) 1576
    Luggage capacity (l) 445
    Fuel tank capacity (l) ca. 60

    Weight

    Unladen (kg) 1615
    Max permissible (kg) 2135
    Permitted load (kg) 520
    Max axle load, front (kg) 1030
    Max axle load, rear (kg) 1150
    Max trailer load, braked (kg) 1700
    Max trailer load, unbraked (kg) 750

    Engine

    Cylinders 6 in line
    Capacity (cc) 2979
    Bore (mm) 84.0
    Stroke (mm) 89.6
    Compression ratio (:1) 10.2
    Max output (kW / hp / 1/min) 301 / 410 / 5500-6250
    Max torque (Nm / 1/min) 600 / 3000-4000
    Engine management BOSCH MEVD 17.2.6
    Fuel type Super Plus
    Emissions classification Euro 6

    Transmission

    Transmission 8-Speed Sport-Automatic ZF 8HP70 SWITCH-TRONIC
    1st 4.71
    2nd 3.14
    3rd 2.11
    4th 1.67
    5th 1.29
    6th 1.00
    7th 0.84
    8th 0.67
    Final drive ratio 2.81

    Performance

    Acceleration 0-100km/h (s) 4.2
    Top speed (km/h) 305

    Fuel consumption *

    Urban (l/100km) 10.2
    Extra-urban (l/100km) 6.1
    Combined (l/100km) 7.6
    CO² emissions (g/km) 177
    Efficiency category D

    Wheels and tyres

    Standard wheels and tyres ALPINA CLASSIC 20″
    Front 8 x 20 245/30 ZR20
    Rear 9 x 20 265/30 ZR20

    Standard Equipment
    Adaptive ALPINA Sport Suspension
    Air conditioning and radio control panel with Black High-gloss highlight
    Air conditioning, automatic with two-zone control with extended features
    Airbags – front, side and head airbags, for driver and passenger, fond Curtain system
    Auto Start-Stop
    Automatic seat belt extender
    Auxiliary input point for auxiliary playing devices (e.g. MP3 player)
    BMW Emergency Call
    Brake Energy Regeneration
    Brake system 18″ high-performance, callipers painted in blue with ALPINA lettering
    Centre armrest
    Cruise control with brake function
    Door sill finishers ALPINA
    Drive Performance Control with ECO PRO mode
    Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) comprising: Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)
    Exhaust system ALPINA, made by Akrapovič, stainless steel, two double-ended tailpipes
    Extended lighting
    First aid kit and warning triangle
    Floor mats ALPINA
    Fog lights
    Front spoiler ALPINA
    Hands-free facility with USB interface
    Headlight wash
    Instruments ALPINA
    Interior trim: ALPINA luxury wood Burled Elm
    Kidney grille, Chrome with Black vertical slats, front air inlet with Chrome finisher
    Paintwork: non-metallic paintwork in standard BMW colours
    Production plaque
    Radio Professional
    Rain sensor with automatic headlight activation
    Rear spoiler ALPINA
    Rear valance ALPINA with two double-ended tailpipes
    Remote control, including integrated key – two. Separate button for opening of the luggage compartment
    Remote control, including integrated key, in Black with insert in Chrome
    Seat heating, front
    Side air inlets (Air Breather) in matt Black
    Sport Automatic Transmission (8-speed) with ALPINA SWITCH-TRONIC
    Sport seats, driver and front passenger, incl. electric seat adjustment with driver memory
    Steering wheel: SWITCH-TRONIC sport leather steering wheel with Multi-function
    Tyre Puncture Warning System (TPWS)
    Upholstery: Dakota leather, with ALPINA roundels in seatbacks
    Variable sport steering
    Wheels: ALPINA CLASSIC 20
    Windows well covers and frames in matt Black
    Windscreen with grey shade band
    Xenon headlights, with LED day running lights

    Source: Alpina