Alpina, which has been officially categorized as an automobile manufacturer since 1983, has revealed the BMW 3 Series-based D3 Bi-Turbo, after unveiling the 7 Series-based Alpina B7 and the 6 Series-based Alpina B6 GT3 race car at the Geneva Motor Show.
The auto maker has dropped in a 4 cylinder turbo diesel, derived from the BMW 1 Series (123d), which with Alpina’s touch, can now develop 214HP (from 204HP) that can propel the D3 to the 100 km/h mark in 6.9 seconds, all the way up to a top speed of 244 km/h.
Thanks to the diesel engine with twin turbos, torque figure is rated at an impressive 450Nm. Fuel consumption wise, the manual version of the D3 Bi-Turbo returns 52.3 miles to the gallon (overall EU) and produces 143 grams of emissions per kilometer. With the automatic transmission on board, it returns 50.4 miles to the gallon, while releasing 150 grams of emissions per kilometer.
This fuel efficient performance car is sold with the full specifications, leaving a potential buyer to choose between a manual or an automatic tranny as well as exterior colour and interior trim levels. The Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo with a manual transmission goes for GBP 29, 950 which is slightly cheaper than a less powerful 320d M Sport that costs GBP 30, 185. The D3 with the automatic option can be purchased for GBP 31, 585. Continue reading to view one more image.
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"The Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo with a manual transmission goes for GBP 29, 950 which is slightly cheaper than a less powerful 320d M Sport that costs GBP 30, 185. The D3 with the automatic option can be purchased for GBP 31, 585."
Wow, it proves that the tuner cars can be cheaper than the original BMW. I always tot of those tuner cars are more expensive as they customize it.
But this may have another disadvantage, warranty problem. If this car got problem, BMW will not warranty it, only the tuner will warranty you only..
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yayayayaya i'm always likes e90……..
well, if you read in jalopnik, here http://jalopnik.com/5170654/bmw-alpina-d3-bi+turb… , it says Alpina has shared warranty with BMW. Correct me if i'm wrong, it does sounds like it still under BMW's warranty.
either way, i think it would be nice if we have some diesels option here in malaysia.
[quote comment="222096"]well, if you read in jalopnik, here http://jalopnik.com/5170654/bmw-alpina-d3-bi+turb… , it says Alpina has shared warranty with BMW. Correct me if i'm wrong, it does sounds like it still under BMW's warranty.
either way, i think it would be nice if we have some diesels option here in malaysia.[/quote]
you are right. alpina is the only one that shares warranty with bmw. they actually buy the cars from bmw directly, and re-registers them as "alpina" cars. also in europe, alpina's tend to have better value, due to the fact that they are usually quite rare, and well sought after by collectors and enthusiasts.
atlast…. alpina 3series!
450nm? thats great! but imo 214hp is not very impressive…
cheers!
[quote comment="222174"]atlast…. alpina 3series!
450nm? thats great! but imo 214hp is not very impressive…
cheers![/quote]
its a 2 litre diesel. they usually dont make high hp because of the character of the diesel engine.. this car probably revs no more than 4500rpm. The important thing about a diesel is the torque, and this car makes more torque than the new M3.
but why did you say at last? 3 series alpina? they've been making 3 series alpinas for more than 20 years now.
450nm torque? Torque = fun.
You enjoy constant travel 240km/h everyday or 0-100km/h everyday that make the decision call I think.
So I still say torque bring more fun than HP.