How fast is an Alpina D3?
173 mph
It’s a rear-wheel drive front-engined medium saloon with 4 doors & 5 seats. With 345 BHP, the twin turbocharged 3 Litre 24v Inline 6 diesel engine (BMW N57D30) accelerates this D3 to 62 mph in 4.6 seconds and on to a maximum speed of 173 mph.
What is an Alpina D3?
The Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo Coupe is a 3-series BMW really should make. It then drops in the twin-turbo diesel engine from a 123d, makes a few changes and the result is an engine with more bhp per litre than any other BMW road car. But Alpina is well known as a maker of fast and understated M Division-rivalling BMWs.
What make of car is a D3?
The successor to the much-loved first-generation Alpina D3, which was based on the ‘E90’ BMW 3-series – and also (according to its maker) the fastest diesel-powered production car in the world….Specifications.
| Engine | in-line 6-cyl, 2993cc, twin-turbo diesel |
|---|---|
| 0-60 | 4.6sec (claimed) |
| Top speed | 173mph (claimed) |
How many BMW Alpina D3 were made?
| BMW ALPINA D3 (D3 / D3 Bi-Turbo) | |
|---|---|
| Model | 2010 |
| Total UK production of the BMW ALPINA S Bi-Turbo is 48 (made up of 25 Cabrios, 12 Coupes, 4 Saloons and 7 Tourings) | |
| Total for B3 (B3 3.0 / B3 3.2 / B3 3.3 / B3 S / B3 Bi-turbo / B3S Bi-turbo/GT3) | 33 |
| BMW ALPINA XD3 (XD3 Bi-Turbo) |
What suspension does Alpina use?
The Touring variant of the new BMW ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo has a rear-axle air suspension which ensures a neutral ride height and balanced handling characteristics regardless of loads.
What BHP is a BMW Alpina?
211 – 532 bhp
BMW Alpina Saloon (2008 – 2015) Specifications
| Power | 211 – 532 bhp |
|---|---|
| 0 – 60 mph | 4.5 – 6.7 secs |
| Fuel Economy | 23 – 52 mpg |
| Insurance Group | 36 How much to insure? |
| Road Tax | £170 – £600 |
Can you buy an Alpina in the US?
In recent years, some Alpina models have been sold directly through BMW dealerships in the United States, with one of the most popular models being the B7, which is based on the 7-series sedan.
What engine is the Alpina D3?
Alpina B3 (F30)
| Alpina B3 and D3 (F30/F31) | |
|---|---|
| Engine | Petrol: 3.0 L BMW N55 twin-turbocharged I6 Diesel: 3.0 L BMW N57 turbo diesel I6 |
| Transmission | 8-speed ZF 8HP70 automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,810 mm (110.6 in) |
What is an Alpina B7?
The 2021 BMW Alpina B7 is a high-performance variant of the BMW 7 Series large luxury sedan. Under its hood is a turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 producing a massive 600 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque. Power is routed to all four wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission.
What kind of car is the Alpina D3 s?
Considering the car buying world’s proclivity for big SUVs, humankind’s propensity for bagging a bargain and the global conscience steeling itself towards electrification, you might call this car… a bit out of touch. You might also call it the Alpina D3 S, because that’s what it is. Ooh, love an Alpina. Rightly so.
What’s the difference between Alpina D3’s and m340d?
Alpina’s tweaks to BMW’s 3.0-litre diesel amount to bespoke intercoolers and a ‘high performance’ cooling system, liberating a few extra ponies – 350bhp in the D3 S plays 335bhp in the M340d. Torque is up too, but then it was always up: 538lb ft in the D3 S, vs 516lb ft in the M340d.
What kind of sound does Alpina D3 Biturbo make?
As it is, the 3.0-litre twin-turbo diesel lump produces a nice enough collection of whooshes and fizzes in isolation, and between 4000rpm and the red line it makes a pleasantly industrial kind of sound, but never does it make a noise that could be called satisfying.
Which is better an Alpina or a BMW?
Alpina has tweaked the front air intakes (better cooling) to create what we think is a more harmonious shape than BMW’s own.
