Alpina german manufacturer unveiled in Geneva Motor Show the new B3 Biturbo, based on the current generation BMW 3 Series.
The 2979cc straight-six cylinder engine with high-precision direct injection, Valvetronic and Bi-Turbo charging delivers 410 hp (301kW) between 5500 and 6250 rpm and a maximum torque of 600 Nm at only 3000 rpm. In fact 550 Nm are available across a wide range between 2200 and 5200 rpm. All this power is mated to the ZF 8-Speed Sport-Automatic transmission.
At the same time the engine is eager to rev up to 7000rpm and will spontaneously dial-up a maximum boost pressure of up to 1.2 bar without any lag.
The new B3 Bi-Turbo Saloon accelerates from 0 to 100km/h (0 – 62mph) in just 4.2 seconds (Saloon AWD: 4.0s), improving on its predecessor by 12%. On the way to a top speed of 305km/h (190mph) the needle passes the 200km/h (124mph) mark in just 14 seconds.
The powertrain also impresses in terms of efficiency and sets standards in its segment with a consumption of only 7.6 litres per 100 kilometres and 177g/km CO2.
This represents a 20% reduction in combined fuel consumption measured to ECE norm over its predecessor, in no small part thanks to Auto Start Stop and Valvetronic.
Deceleration is taken care of by an 18“ high-performance brake system with 370mm discs at the front and 345mm discs at the rear. Aluminium callipers (4-piston on front axle, 2-piston on rear axle) painted in blue and with ALPINA lettering, in conjunction with high-performance pads, ensure fading stability and optimal pedal feedback.
The new B3 Bi-Turbo comes with an extensive list of equipment as standard, including leather upholstery, electrically adjustable heated sports seats, automatic climate control and xenon headlights. The interior is dominated by refined materials and offers an exclusive ambience. The door sills, floor mats, emblems in the seatbacks, instrumentation and a hand-stitched sports steering wheel in the finest Lavalina leather make discreet references to the car’s exclusive origins.
