BMW Alpina B3S Biturbo Saloon (F30) - MBClub UK

mika · 30-05-2012, 09:36 PM

Its planned for launch in 2013 and should be a rather special car
3 litre Biturbo, 8 speed auto gearbox, 4 way adjustable suspension and perhaps a titanium exhaust along with a few other things
headline dimensions are 400bhp, 0-60 4.7secs top speed 186mph and combined fuel consumption 29mpg
Ive test driven the current model in coupe form and have to say i was very impressed with the whole balance of the car, its as smooth as silk but very potent. Alpina have a style all of their own , it could be described as a little old fashioned, but i really like it.
The saloon will suit me more as im a creature of habit and all that
no exacting details yet and all i can post is a rendering of an exterior shot ...

but ive ordered one - in fact im advised im the first in the uk to order one
which is mildly interesting , Alpina number their cars , its a worldwide numbering system so im expected to get a fairly low number those in the know suggest sub 20 ...more to follow

Charles Morgan · 30-05-2012, 09:44 PM

Alpina has always intrigued me - the closest I have come is an Alpina wheel and cam cover in my 02, but at some point no doubt I shall indulge. A very original purchase Mika!

LTD · 30-05-2012, 09:53 PM

My mechanic has a nice red B3 sitting in his garage teasing me ...

He's a bad man.

Simon_M · 30-05-2012, 10:02 PM

Not an estate? The Alpina cars have a very loyal following. Hope the BMW forums are friendlier.....

HB · 30-05-2012, 10:45 PM

Nice one Mika. Alpina are special.

bolide · 30-05-2012, 10:55 PM

Now that's a car I'd like to have a drive in!

Nick Froome

The _Don · 30-05-2012, 10:57 PM

Congrats very nice will you be selling the c63 ?

JohnEBoy · 31-05-2012, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon_M

Not an estate? The Alpina cars have a very loyal following. Hope the BMW forums are friendlier.....

You can get an E60 B5 Estate - not sure about the B3...

The two forums I've frequented were/are...

Looks good. I loved my B10 V8. Tricky to insure sometimes. Depreciation can be shocking.

More of a GT M*.*.

finisterre · 31-05-2012, 01:18 PM

drool

Ted · 31-05-2012, 01:26 PM

That is lovely.

mika · 31-05-2012, 03:45 PM

Corr thanks Gents some very good feedback here
i thought i might get thrashed for this , im dead excited
It seemed like a good idea and it is,
but its gonna be a long wait

When i spec it im planning on going for very much a traditional Alpina look with the Classic wheels wood interior trim black leather* (sorry i know its boring )
with the blue and green stitching pin stripe decals etc

anyone who has any Alpina experience i d be pleased to hear your views

*well maybe dark blue leather , but its extra!

JohnEBoy · 31-05-2012, 07:58 PM

I posted up mine in AnilS thread:

BMW 530i Champagne Edition with Alpinas

Great cars...

bolide · 31-05-2012, 08:02 PM

I have an Alpina steering wheel on my BMW 2002 - does that count?

Nick Froome

mika · 31-05-2012, 08:21 PM

As depeche mode once said..."everything counts"

st4 · 31-05-2012, 08:28 PM

Lovely car

30-05-2012, 09:36 PM	#1
mika Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2010 Car: mercedes Posts: 1,867	BMW Alpina B3S Biturbo Saloon (F30) Its planned for launch in 2013 and should be a rather special car 3 litre Biturbo, 8 speed auto gearbox, 4 way adjustable suspension and perhaps a titanium exhaust along with a few other things headline dimensions are 400bhp, 0-60 4.7secs top speed 186mph and combined fuel consumption 29mpg Ive test driven the current model in coupe form and have to say i was very impressed with the whole balance of the car, its as smooth as silk but very potent. Alpina have a style all of their own , it could be described as a little old fashioned, but i really like it. The saloon will suit me more as im a creature of habit and all that no exacting details yet and all i can post is a rendering of an exterior shot ... but ive ordered one - in fact im advised im the first in the uk to order one which is mildly interesting , Alpina number their cars , its a worldwide numbering system so im expected to get a fairly low number those in the know suggest sub 20 ...more to follow Last edited by mika; 01-11-2012 at 08:25 PM.

31-05-2012, 03:45 PM	#11
mika Hardcore MB Enthusiast Threadstarter Join Date: Aug 2010 Car: mercedes Posts: 1,867	Corr thanks Gents some very good feedback here i thought i might get thrashed for this , im dead excited It seemed like a good idea and it is, but its gonna be a long wait When i spec it im planning on going for very much a traditional Alpina look with the Classic wheels wood interior trim black leather* (sorry i know its boring ) with the blue and green stitching pin stripe decals etc anyone who has any Alpina experience i d be pleased to hear your views well maybe dark blue leather , but its extra! Last edited by mika; 31-05-2012 at 03:52 PM.*

30-05-2012, 09:44 PM	#2
Charles Morgan Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2010 Car: Mercedes W210 E320cdi, 190E 2.0 and a couple of others Posts: 3,483	Alpina has always intrigued me - the closest I have come is an Alpina wheel and cam cover in my 02, but at some point no doubt I shall indulge. A very original purchase Mika!

30-05-2012, 09:53 PM	#3
LTD Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: May 2009 Location: Glasgow Car: E220CDI Coupe Sport Posts: 4,034	My mechanic has a nice red B3 sitting in his garage teasing me ... He's a bad man.

30-05-2012, 10:02 PM	#4
Simon_M Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: London Car: S400 & C63 Estate Posts: 2,492	Not an estate? The Alpina cars have a very loyal following. Hope the BMW forums are friendlier.....

30-05-2012, 10:45 PM	#5
HB Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2011 Car: E320 Cdi AV Est W211. Also clk W208 320 with 175k and still strong as hell. Posts: 637	Nice one Mika. Alpina are special.

30-05-2012, 10:55 PM	#6
bolide Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Brighton Car: BMW E39 525 Diesel Touring Posts: 3,041	Now that's a car I'd like to have a drive in! Nick Froome

30-05-2012, 10:57 PM	#7
The _Don Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2010 Car: Black serious. Posts: 1,954	Congrats very nice will you be selling the c63 ?

31-05-2012, 01:18 PM	#9
finisterre Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Buxton Car: Vito, Z4 Posts: 909	drool

31-05-2012, 01:26 PM	#10
Ted Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Warwick Car: slk 200, Yamaha XVS 1100 and erm.. Kia Picanto Posts: 2,433	That is lovely.

31-05-2012, 07:58 PM	#12
JohnEBoy Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South East UK Car: 54 55 Posts: 3,543	I posted up mine in AnilS thread: BMW 530i Champagne Edition with Alpinas Great cars...

31-05-2012, 08:02 PM	#13
bolide Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Brighton Car: BMW E39 525 Diesel Touring Posts: 3,041	I have an Alpina steering wheel on my BMW 2002 - does that count? Nick Froome

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31-05-2012, 08:21 PM	#14
mika Hardcore MB Enthusiast Threadstarter Join Date: Aug 2010 Car: mercedes Posts: 1,867	As depeche mode once said..."everything counts"

31-05-2012, 08:28 PM	#15
st4 Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: In the driving seat Car: C220cdi tourer Posts: 14,393	Lovely car