Specifications: Alpina B3 Coupe (E46) 3.3 i 24V (280 Hp) 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

1999 Alpina B3 Coupe (E46) - Photo 1

Alpina B3 Coupe (E46) 3.3 i 24V (280 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Alpina
Model B3
Generation B3 Coupe (E46)
Modification (Engine) 3.3 i 24V (280 Hp)
Start of production 1999 year
End of production 2006 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Coupe
Seats 5
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 16.1 l/100 km
14.61 US mpg
17.55 UK mpg
6.21 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 7.7 l/100 km
30.55 US mpg
36.69 UK mpg
12.99 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 10.8 l/100 km
21.78 US mpg
26.16 UK mpg
9.26 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 5.4 sec
Maximum speed 267 km/h
165.91 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 5.2 kg/Hp, 193.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.3 kg/Nm, 231 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 280 Hp @ 6200 rpm.
Power per litre 84.8 Hp/l
Torque 335 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
247.08 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement 3300 cm3
201.38 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 86.4 mm
3.4 in.
Piston Stroke 93.8 mm
3.69 in.
Compression ratio 10.2:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1450 kg
3196.7 lbs.
Max. weight 1950 kg
4299.01 lbs.
Max load 500 kg
1102.31 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 410 l
14.48 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 63 l
16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4488 mm
176.69 in.
Width 1757 mm
69.17 in.
Height 1367 mm
53.82 in.
Wheelbase 2725 mm
107.28 in.
Front track 1471 mm
57.91 in.
Rear (Back) track 1472 mm
57.95 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 6 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Wishbone
Rear suspension Coil spring
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Ventilated discs
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 225/40 R18; 255/35 ZR18

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