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Because its probably better car to live with on daily basis and it performs better off track too. Cheaper too.
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08-11-2012, 01:45 AM | #47 |
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nice car you go there!
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Remember that Alpina is classified as a builder, not a tuner, in Germany. What they do is basically get a complete, albeit not assembled, BMW from Munich then change up just about everything. The motor, body, suspension and interior are all upgraded all at once at their factory. So, with Alpina, it's a full custom treatment on your car. Hence the 'B' designators. Not sure why they picked the letter B, but a BMW 3,5,6,7 etc. becomes an Alpina B3, B5, B6, B7, etc as it's a totally different car at that point. And while I'm not a huge fan of the wolverine wheels, their multi-spoke wheel with the integral valve stem, as seen on the late-model Alpina B7, is absolutely stunning.
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You did do well.
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Updated with new photos as of 10/19/12 of the Alpina B3 testing at the Nurburgring (spied at BMW's Nurburgring test center).
Also see the videos below for a history lesson and insight into the development process of Alpina vehicles. VIDEOS Alpina BMW Model Design, Production and Manufacturing Process Alpina History Lesson
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Wonder what exactly "massaged the engine means" Im assuming they had to upgrade the crank, considering they are aiming at over 400hp. Hope this opens up the door for aftermarket components.
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Alpina's tend to be high speed cars with more low end grunt. Love them personally.
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so what's to differentiate between a b3 and an m3..
the e90s had the v8 as a huge difference but this time around they'll both be inline turbo 6s.. not much difference.. i know suspension n all that whatnot will be different but i feel like it'll be pulled by the same power source.. +/- some tune |
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^^^^^^ Agreed...... EFF the uni - brow look......... ^^^^^^
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Sexy. At some point in my life I'm gonna own that e92 b3s the black one with that green alpine on the side.
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On the Alpina b3, back rims
anyone know the name, style, rim size and perhaps even offsets that are on there ? Last edited by RollingLower42; 10-21-2012 at 04:09 PM.. |
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