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Alpina B3 (E36)

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Engine versions

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4 versions · 4 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
3.0 i 24V (250 KM) Selected Gasoline 250 KM 1993–1995
3.2 i 24V (265 KM) Selected Gasoline 265 KM 1996–1999
3.2 i 24V (265 KM) SwitchTronic Selected Gasoline 265 KM 1996–1999
3.0i 24V (250 KM) SwitchTronic Selected Gasoline 250 KM 1993–1995

Selected engine version

3.0 i 24V (250 KM)

Gasoline · 1993–1995

Engine power
250 KM
Torque
320 Nm
Engine displacement
2,997 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.1 s
Maximum speed
255 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Alpina
Model
B3
Version
B3 (E36)
Engine
3.0 i 24V (250 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1993
End of production
1995
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
255 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.1 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
13.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.4 l/100 km

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2997 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
86 mm
Piston stroke
86 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Power
250 KM @ 5700 obr./min
Torque
320 Nm @ 4400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.32
Minimum trunk capacity
435 l
Curb weight
1330 kg
Gross weight
1850 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4433 mm
Width
1698 mm
Height
1373 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Front track
1410 mm
Rear track
1423 mm
Turning circle
10.4 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
With spring struts
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
235/40 R17;265/35 R17
Rim size
17
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

3.2 i 24V (265 KM)

Gasoline · 1996–1999

Engine power
265 KM
Torque
330 Nm
Engine displacement
3,152 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.9 s
Maximum speed
260 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Alpina
Model
B3
Version
B3 (E36)
Engine
3.2 i 24V (265 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1996
End of production
1999
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
260 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.9 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.3 l/100 km

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3152 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
86.4 mm
Piston stroke
89.6 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Power
265 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
330 Nm @ 4400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
62 l
Minimum trunk capacity
435 l
Curb weight
1330 kg
Gross weight
1850 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4433 mm
Width
1698 mm
Height
1373 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Front track
1410 mm
Rear track
1423 mm
Turning circle
10.4 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
With spring struts
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
235/40 R17; 265/35 R17
Rim size
17
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

3.2 i 24V (265 KM) SwitchTronic

Gasoline · 1996–1999

Engine power
265 KM
Torque
330 Nm
Engine displacement
3,152 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.4 s
Maximum speed
247 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Alpina
Model
B3
Version
B3 (E36)
Engine
3.2 i 24V (265 KM) SwitchTronic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1996
End of production
1999
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
247 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.4 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.3 l/100 km

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3152 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
86.4 mm
Piston stroke
89.6 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Power
265 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
330 Nm @ 4400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
62 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.32
Minimum trunk capacity
435 l
Curb weight
1330 kg
Gross weight
1850 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4433 mm
Width
1698 mm
Height
1373 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Front track
1410 mm
Rear track
1423 mm
Turning circle
10.4 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Type of automatic gearbox
SwitchTronic
Front suspension
With spring struts
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
235/40 R17; 265/35 R17
Rim size
17
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

3.0i 24V (250 KM) SwitchTronic

Gasoline · 1993–1995

Engine power
250 KM
Torque
320 Nm
Engine displacement
2,997 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.4 s
Maximum speed
255 km/h
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Check vehicle history

Basic version information

Brand
Alpina
Model
B3
Version
B3 (E36)
Engine
3.0i 24V (250 KM) SwitchTronic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1993
End of production
1995
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
255 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.4 s

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2997 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
86 mm
Piston stroke
86 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Power
250 KM @ 5700 obr./min
Torque
320 Nm @ 4400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.32
Minimum trunk capacity
435 l
Curb weight
1330 kg
Gross weight
1850 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4433 mm
Width
1698 mm
Height
1373 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Front track
1410 mm
Rear track
1423 mm
Turning circle
10.4 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Type of automatic gearbox
SwitchTronic
Front suspension
With spring struts
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
235/40 R17;265/35 R17
Rim size
17
ABS
yes