Alpina F30 B3 Bi-Turbo Revealed with 410 HP. Debuts at Geneva Motor Show

M5007 · 02-27-2013, 10:27 PM

410 HP is very impressive. I wonder if the specs are accurate.

Mr Marcus · 02-27-2013, 11:51 PM

Stunning. If there's a touring version I'm having one! Darling, don't be mad I've done a bad thing....

Alpina_B3_Lux · 02-28-2013, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason

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.

More specs are already available, in fact. See the press teaser attached in German as well as the full price list attached as well.

Here's a summary of the press teaser:

410hp / 301kW are available between 5500 and 6250 rpm
600Nm torque are available between 3000 and 4000 rpm
0-100 km/h in 4,2 seconds (4,0 seconds with xDrive)
vMax is 305 km/h (189,5 mph) for the F30, F31 302 km/h
0-200 km/h in 14 seconds
fuel consumption is 7,6 l / 100 km (31 mpg) (7,9 l with xDrive)
start / stop technology and full variable valvetronic
emission norm EU6 will be reached, 177 g/km of CO2 emitted (xDrive: 183 g/km), efficiency class D
xDrive will be available immedately for F30 and F31 (sedan + touring)
available as sedan and touring
prices have also been released: 65.000 EUR (VAT included) for the F30 with rear wheel drive
full prices see price list attached

It would seem that the engine is an updated version of the N54 with two turbos and the valvetronic system that has been introduced in several petrol engines lately (N55, N63Tü) which in particular explains the better fuel efficiency.

I would wager that the engine for the new M3 will look somewhat similar to this.

Alpina_B3_Lux

hwelvaar · 02-28-2013, 03:32 AM

Does anyone know if the RWD Alpina's come with a LSD ?

ORIGIN M. · 02-28-2013, 03:36 AM

My understanding is mechanically its the N55 w/ two turbos.

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Originally Posted by Dackelone

I bet Alpina will continue to use the N54. Does anyone know if this new B3 (F30) is N55 or N54 powered?

Alpina_B3_Lux · 02-28-2013, 04:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hwelvaar

Does anyone know if the RWD Alpina's come with a LSD ?

For the E9x, Alpina offered this as an option. The current price list however bears no mention of it. I would therefor assume that it will not be offered, at least not straight away (in the past if was often offered at a later point in time as an option).

Alpina_B3_Lux

DASHOCKER · 02-28-2013, 04:18 AM

there is a business case for it. the car is hot.

Alpina_B3_Lux · 02-28-2013, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red-sauerkraut

My understanding is mechanically its the N55 w/ two turbos.

Looks like this, although in my book that would then not be an N55. But that is semantics.

Would be really interesting to see the exact technical details, in particular as to the turbochargers (which will probably be different from both the N55 and the N54).

Alpina_B3_Lux

emathis · 02-28-2013, 07:00 AM

As a Touring F31 this is a great alternative to a not existing M car. It's clear to me, bye bye M and welcome Alpina. I'll order the touring as soon as possible.

Poloautoclub · 02-28-2013, 11:48 AM

Beautiful.....

Orjan · 02-28-2013, 01:40 PM

I love it! Can't wait to see pics of the whole car

Exhaust by Akrapovic and beefier brakes with blue calipers is also a nice touch

vladberca · 02-28-2013, 03:19 PM

They've done a really great job

Can't wait for the first reviews with track times

KoenG · 02-28-2013, 04:45 PM

I'am totally baffled by this car! How is this all possible?

WOW, really and deeply impressed. This car is from outer space... no other explanation possible.

Never before earth has seen such opposites combined in one car.

Russkey · 03-01-2013, 02:38 PM

Why pay extra for Alpina when you can get the real deal - M3 for the same or very close amount of money?

Grumpy514 · 03-01-2013, 09:36 PM

I wonder if it would ever be possible to order one of these for the US? Seeing as you can order just about anything from BMW, I wonder what the sticker price for that sucker is....

Simply beautiful.

ƒ° · 03-01-2013, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KoenG

I'am totally baffled by this car! How is this all possible?

WOW, really and deeply impressed. This car is from outer space... no other explanation possible.

Never before earth has seen such opposites combined in one car.

jeff30 · 03-02-2013, 11:08 AM

need some mods on em 320d

Orjan · 03-05-2013, 07:25 AM

Alpinas homepage is updated with the new B3 - it is absolutely beautiful

http://www.alpina-automobiles.com/?4676&L=0

Asidoo · 03-21-2013, 04:59 PM

@ Orjan

and is one of the most awaited cars on the market

http://www.carthesis.com/f30-bmw-3-s...a-b3-bi-turbo/

schnell13 · 03-21-2013, 05:34 PM

Love those multi-spoke wheels!

schnell13 · 03-21-2013, 05:38 PM

And the performance is just stupifying. Why is this not imported?!?!

drob23 · 03-21-2013, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by schnell13

And the performance is just stupifying. Why is this not imported?!?!

Might be some annoying stuff with North American spec safety requirements. I notice that Eurospec 3 series is almost 150lbs lighter than the equivalent NA version. Seems like Germans are often apprehensive to bring over cars unless they can make a serious case for sales margins. Especially if you're a fan of the hot hatch or wagons.

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