Specifications: Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S (305 Hp) Automatic 2003, 2004, 2005

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Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S (305 Hp) Automatic – Full specifications
General information
Brand Alpina
Model B3
Generation B3 (E46)
Modification (Engine) 3.3 i 24V B3S (305 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 2003 year
End of production 2005 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 17.9 l/100 km
13.14 US mpg
15.78 UK mpg
5.59 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 7.9 l/100 km
29.77 US mpg
35.76 UK mpg
12.66 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 11.6 l/100 km
20.28 US mpg
24.35 UK mpg
8.62 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 6 sec
Maximum speed 265 km/h
164.66 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 4.8 kg/Hp, 210.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4 kg/Nm, 249.7 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 305 Hp @ 6300 rpm.
Power per litre 91.2 Hp/l
Torque 362 Nm @ 4800 rpm.
267 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement 3346 cm3
204.19 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 87 mm
3.43 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 440 l
15.54 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 63 l
16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4471 mm
176.02 in.
Width 1739 mm
68.46 in.
Height 1414 mm
55.67 in.
Wheelbase 2725 mm
107.28 in.
Front track 1471 mm
57.91 in.
Rear (Back) track 1481 mm
58.31 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 5 gears, automatic 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
Tires size 225/40 R18; 255/35 ZR18
Wheel rims size 8J x 18; 9J x 18

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