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Sorry, I have no idea why I read peak power at 1500rpm. I got C's in reading comprehension
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02-23-2013, 12:13 PM | #113 | |
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In the UK the M3 could be even cheaper than buying a brand new B3 as there is no discount on the price. May be when one gets older (40+) you start to realise the benefits of owning an Alpina. Such as owning an M3 and being 50+ I start to think midlife crisis Last edited by Estoril Sport; 02-23-2013 at 03:44 PM.. |
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I would take an Alpina over an "M" car any day, as a matter of personal preference. If I wanted a sports car, I would buy one. An M3 is not a sports car - it is a GT car with sporting intentions. Nothing wrong with that; it's an excellent bit of kit. However, the Alpina plays its role better than the "M" - it does not pretend to be a sports car. It is a proper form of a gentleman's sporting GT and embraces that role, whereas the "M" plays up the sporting element more.
In fact, I like the concept so much that I inquired about purchasing an Alpina here in Toronto when I was picking up my car after servicing it at the dealer, but apparently no dice in Canada. That is a shame... |
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Updated with newly released specs (2/27/13):
The new B3 Bi-Turbo delivers 410 HP (301 kW) starting at 5500 RPM (compared to the US F30 335i with 300 HP) and 442 lb-ft (600Nm) torque. 0-100kmh (0-62 mph) takes 4.2 seconds.
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I can never get bored of Alpina's exterior styling.
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02-27-2013, 04:00 PM | #117 |
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totally agree
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Please bring this to the USA. Sincerely, Most all BMW Fanatics living in the USA |
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is it the n54 or the n55? i guess n54 as it says bit-turbo!
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I can imagine that building a network with dealerships and going through the certifications for selling them in the US wouldn't be a small deal. It could sell well if marketed properly in the right regions, but they are unknown here and don't have the brand recognition they already have in Europe. |
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is that a known fact or are we guessing..?
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Not a guess. You can see the part numbers linked below to RealOEM.com
The standard 3-series (along with other BMW N20/N55 vehicles) uses the GA8HP45Z which is rated to 450nm (331lb-ft) Other BMWs which uses the heavy duty version are the ActiveHybrid 3/5/7 (technically the GA8P70H) and 550i/650i750i, the GA8HP70Z. Those GA8P70 modes are rated to handle 700nm (516lb-ft) of torque. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZF_8HP_transmission |
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