| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Alpina |
| Model | B3 |
| Generation | B3 (E36) |
| Modification (Engine) | 3.2 i 24V (265 Hp) SwitchTronic |
| Start of production | 1996 year |
| End of production | 1999 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – combined | 9.3 l/100 km 25.29 US mpg 30.37 UK mpg 10.75 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 6.4 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 6.4 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 6.1 sec |
| Maximum speed | 247 km/h 153.48 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 5 kg/Hp, 199.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 4 kg/Nm, 248.1 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 265 Hp @ 5800 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 84.1 Hp/l |
| Torque | 330 Nm @ 4400 rpm. 243.4 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine displacement | 3152 cm3 192.35 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Engine configuration | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore | 86.4 mm 3.4 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 89.6 mm 3.53 in. |
| Compression ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel injection system | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1330 kg 2932.15 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 1850 kg 4078.55 lbs. |
| Max load | 520 kg 1146.4 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space – minimum | 435 l 15.36 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 62 l 16.38 US gal | 13.64 UK gal |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4433 mm 174.53 in. |
| Width | 1698 mm 66.85 in. |
| Height | 1373 mm 54.06 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2700 mm 106.3 in. |
| Front track | 1410 mm 55.51 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1423 mm 56.02 in. |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.32 |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 10.4 m 34.12 ft. |
| 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 SwitchTronic |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 235/40 R17; 265/35 R17 |
| Wheel rims size | 17 |
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