Tokyo Motor Show 2013: Alpina B4 Biturbo World Premiere

Sedan_Clan · 11-20-2013, 06:40 PM

I think I'd seriously consider a B3 before an M3.

Fortyb · 11-20-2013, 08:14 PM

The car is sick but Alpina needs to seriously think about a new wheel design..instead of the same style wheels for the past 20 years.

Sedan_Clan · 11-20-2013, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Fortyb

The car is sick but Alpina needs to seriously think about a new wheel design..instead of the same style wheels for the past 20 years.

I feel like their outdated wheel design goes well with their outdated exterior adornments to make a surprisingly modern package. I know that makes no sense, but the formula works. I keep on imagining that car lowered with spacers, and it just looks so right. The Alpina pin-striping down the side needs to go. Peel that shit off please!

tmdals0213 · 11-20-2013, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Fortyb

The car is sick but Alpina needs to seriously think about a new wheel design..instead of the same style wheels for the past 20 years.

well you can also think of it this way... they keep it on because its still loved by thousands of people. dont you think so?

Fun of it · 11-20-2013, 11:02 PM

Gorgeous car in their famous Alpina blue. Its too bad the B3 is not available here, could provide serious competition for the coming M3/M4.

abirmaher · 11-21-2013, 03:25 AM

Very pretty. Only thing I don't like is the front bumper still seems too much like normal, which I'm not a fan of. Other than m sport that is.

vladberca · 11-21-2013, 05:01 AM

I don't understand why only the XD3 is based on the M Sport model, the others are based on base lines/ sport lines

Matski · 11-21-2013, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by vladberca

I don't understand why only the XD3 is based on the M Sport model, the others are based on base lines/ sport lines

Probably for two reasons:

1) Alpina buyers probably prefer the slightly less shouty looks of the standard models

2) If Alpina sold them looking like M-sports with additional Alpina Aero, with this performance, that would be a massive threat to the M3/M4, so I doubt BMW would let them.

... as it is at the moment, M and Alpina products cater for two distinct tastes, albeit with the common goal of high performance.

Since there is no high performance X3, it doesn't tread on BMW's toes.

As for Alpina not selling these in the US.. since the B7 got abit of a hammering in a review against the RS7, I'm wondering if their engines don't work so great on your fuel maybe? That's a total guess...?

hwelvaar · 11-21-2013, 05:43 AM

M is for people who want a sportscar, with a nice interior and luxury options.

Alpina is for people who want a luxury/exclusive car, with a nice sporty performance.

Alpina cars do not get the "track car" abilities, that M cars normally do get. (still to be seen with upcoming S55 models)

mike@x-ph.com · 11-21-2013, 05:47 AM

Nice car but i can get a better one for the same price

hwelvaar · 11-21-2013, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Nice car but i can get a better one for the same price

Correction: you (US) can't get B3/B4 Alpina's... not even a price... so how do you know you can get something better for the same price ?

mike@x-ph.com · 11-21-2013, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by hwelvaar

Correction: you (US) can't get B3/B4 Alpina's... not even a price... so how do you know you can get something better for the same price ?

In another thread (yesterday) someone said the price are posted for US

Gastoys · 11-21-2013, 07:29 AM

Until Alpina starts selling cars here in the states all us Yanks can do is dream of owning one, good news for us is that the M3 F30 is coming next year.

richb811 · 11-21-2013, 10:22 AM

Nicely understated design by Alpina. Looking good!

AtlantaDude · 11-21-2013, 10:35 AM

I'm not sure guys, that new front bumper really makes it looked snub nosed. Beautiful paint though. Still not worth leaving the E92 though.

Sedan_Clan · 11-21-2013, 10:40 AM

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I'm not sure guys, that new front bumper really makes it looked snub nosed. Beautiful paint though. Still not worth leaving the E92 though.

That snub nosed look is what I love about the F-Series in general.

krnnerdboy · 11-21-2013, 01:30 PM

Classy!

Orjan · 11-21-2013, 02:03 PM

Is it possible to get more pics from the Alpina stand? More specfically the brown D3

NYe60chrisIU · 11-21-2013, 02:32 PM

Can't find the clapping emoji on the app *applause*

RingMeister01 · 11-21-2013, 04:17 PM

Just love Alpina's.

Toshi · 11-23-2013, 11:45 AM

More pics from Tokyo...

alpinab6 · 11-23-2013, 06:47 PM

Very nice!

11-20-2013, 06:40 PM	#23
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11-20-2013, 11:02 PM	#27
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11-21-2013, 05:43 AM	#31
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11-21-2013, 07:29 AM	#35
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11-21-2013, 10:22 AM	#36
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11-21-2013, 10:35 AM	#37
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11-21-2013, 02:03 PM	#40
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11-23-2013, 11:45 AM	#43
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11-23-2013, 06:47 PM	#44
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