2010 BMW Alpina B3 S Bi-Turbo with 400hp

Following its recent world debut at the Geneva Motor Show, the new ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is now available in the UK. Higher levels of output and efficiency make the model’s unique edge in this rarefied market sector even sharper.

The new B3 S reflects the ALPINA ethos of ultra high performance combined with environmental consciousness. The 3 litre straight six now yields an extraordinary 400hp at 6000 rpm and massive torque – 540 Nm at 4500 rpm. In Coupe form this delivers 0-62 in 4.7 seconds and 186 mph, yet economy is improved (29.1 mpg combined) and CO2emissions lowered to 224 g/km.

The B3S is readily identified by a redesigned front spoiler and a new rear diffuser which encloses the tailpipes, reducing lift and ensuring optimum engine cooling. The ALPINA Classic alloy wheels get the new design treatment seen on the latest B7.


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1dott8 - 5/20/2010 3:49:42 PM

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why this and an M3? i'm definitely missing the point.

America - 5/20/2010 3:59:13 PM

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The Alpina cars have a diffeent character to them than the M cars. They seem to be more focused on preformance/luxury street driving with high torque engines, whereas the M cars are high revving track-friendly cars.

TehShibbs - 5/20/2010 7:34:20 PM

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lol, draw Muhammad day. bwahahaha

528i - 5/21/2010 3:37:36 AM

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When you attack black people, they call it racism. When you attack Jewish people, they call it anti semetism. When you attack women, they call it sexism. When you attack homosexuality, they call it intolerance. When you attack your country, they call it treason. When you attack a religious sect, they call it hate speech. But when they attack the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), they want to call it freedom of speech !!!

America - 5/21/2010 3:23:39 PM

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528i, that is absolutely absurd. You mention attacking various actual people and in the same breath say that speaking your mind about a belief system is equivalent! Human beings deserve human rights. Like the right to free speech about ideas. Islam is not a person, it is a totalitarian belief system.

Ideas don't need rights, PEOPLE do!

528i - 5/21/2010 6:49:45 PM

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Prophet Mohammad (PBUH)is a person, and you making fun of him. so based on your believe that make you a racist. Freedom of SPEECH give you the right to SAY whatever you want, Not mocking a person by drawing pictures of him, the same person who almost 1.2 billion people believe in. Just grow up and use your freedom of speech in something useful.

America - 5/21/2010 7:08:54 PM

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528i, you are beginning to sound a little nutty. Get over yourself, relax, and realize that freedom does not mean freedom from having your beliefs and ideas challenged. In fact, it means just the opposite. PEOPLE have the right to openly communicate any ideas they wish without worrying about special protection being given to any particular belief. If your beliefs are so fragile that they cannot stand up to honest scrutiny then that is your problem not anyone else's.

Since islam is an ideology for totalitarianism and is NOT a race, you owe me an immediate apology.

528i - 5/21/2010 7:21:50 PM

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All I'm going to say to you is use your freedom in something useful and stop wasting your time hating on others belief.

America - 5/22/2010 1:32:30 AM

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Apology accepted.

uhn2000 - 5/20/2010 10:05:09 PM

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I would consider this over an M if they brought it to Canada.

LexSucks - 5/20/2010 10:27:57 PM

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29.1 mpg? impressive!

devitocoke - 5/21/2010 12:26:08 AM

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I wonder what they would be able to do with a 6 series. I want one, impressive MPG

devitocoke - 5/21/2010 12:35:17 AM

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Found it: http://www.alpina-automobiles.com/en/models-alpina/b6-s.html

quizz - 5/21/2010 1:48:33 AM

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29 MPG is combined European cycle driving which means at least 25% higher than what EPA measurements are, so in the U.S. it's closer to 23MPG avg, not bad.

Agent63 - 5/21/2010 9:37:00 AM

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It certainly looks more classy than a standard M3 BUT i'm not sure if i am entirely sold on this one. I like more power.

2ndbimmer - 5/22/2010 10:34:01 AM

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well, in the US, we have nothing to worry about because we will never see this vehicle. its nice to look at though! In europe, they have alpina specific dealerships.