The Alpina B3 3.3 S E46 The Forgotten E46 Super Car A Special Pictorial Introduction

[delmarco]

One of my favorite cars ever.

Anything Alpina touches is certified gold!

ALPINA MODEL:B3 S E46

DONOR BMW: 330i E5/1

POWER: 224 kW (305 PS; 300 bhp) @ 6300

TORQUE: 362 N·m (267 ft·lbf) @ 4800

YEARS OF PRODUCTION: 2002–2006
































Pictures by this guy...

[danewilson77]

Omg...that's a fricken car seat in the back...lol

That car is serious

[Tom D]

i'm a big fan of alpina, but i'm afraid they missed the boat on this one. looks wise anyway.

[Ryogenetic]

I think its a looker, and how Alpina puts the power down, a perfectly balanced car, not to much in any one area. It brings 7 series luxury to the 3 series.

Ryo

[avs2006]

i'm a big fan of alpina, but i'm afraid they missed the boat on this one. looks wise anyway.

+1, not a huge fan of this one :/

[konstantkev]

The car seat in the back is hilarious

[rayzah blade]

gotta tell ya, some good and some bad on this Alpina.
Likes: colour, the rims are hawt, brake rotors/calipers, recaro seats, steering wheel

Dislikes: why did they use an auto?? wood interior, front fascia, the US spec plate on the EURO spec plate mount looks absolutely horrible, leg side seat controls

[catch22]

I'll take Hartge over Alpina any day.

[Jetblack2000Ci]

gotta tell ya, some good and some bad on this Alpina.
Likes: colour, the rims are hawt, brake rotors/calipers, recaro seats, steering wheel

Dislikes: why did they use an auto?? wood interior, front fascia, the US spec plate on the EURO spec plate mount looks absolutely horrible, leg side seat controls

If I'm not mistaken, Alpina only uses automatic transmissions. It's one of the things that is particular to them. They're more luxury oriented than BMW even.

[rayzah blade]

If I'm not mistaken, Alpina only uses automatic transmissions. .

you are correct sir.

[pimpin325ci]

I'm impressed with the power output. I agree though it doesn't look too hot. And that front license plate holder.. needs to be changed.

My first and only Alpina I've ever seen IRL was a B7 in Chicago this summer. I almost pooped everywhere.

[GR330ZHP]

Theres a video on youtube where they compared this, with the Hartge 3 and the E46 M3...

Here it is

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVWxWrhsojE[/ame]

[NDubSki]

I'm indifferent about this one, Alpina's certainly put out better designs.
Rayzah, what is that badge on your right grill/>?

[GR330ZHP]

I'm indifferent about this one, Alpina's certainly put out better designs.
Rayzah, what is that badge on your right grill/>?

CCA maybe??

[NDubSki]

You get a badge with the card??
Where's Tom?

[Dj Syco]

I'll take Hartge over Alpina any day.

+1 in a heartbeat

[92redE36]

Meh, I think it looks like poop

[tomas325i]

Here in England they have these with manual transmissions, but its more likely to find one with auto.

[telijah]

I love Alpina cars, especially the 7 series ones. Saw one the other day actually. Totally sexy car.

[rayzah blade]

Rayzah, what is that badge on your right grill/>?

BMWCCA badge. $25 when you join the club
would you like me to snap a better pic?? my profile pictars are of the shattiest quality.

Here in England they have these with manual transmissions, but its more likely to find one with auto.

(from Alpina)..
Since the late 1970s Alpina has been recognized by TÜV as an automobile manufacturer, thus Alpina-built cars are branded and registered as Alpina instead of BMW, although an Alpina can be bought and serviced at local BMW dealerships, and covered if there is a warranty issue. BMW of North America, LLC offered 450 Alpina B7s as limited edition models for 2007 and 2008, all being quickly sold out, and the F01 B7 will be offered again for the 2011 model year.[1]
Distinctive features of ALPINA vehicles are 20 spoke alloy wheels, "Alpina Blue" patented metallic paint, in addition to expensive interior materials used to fabricate the exclusive interior appointments. A typical blue and green pattern (same as in the logo) is often used on interior parts such as stitchings on leather and different fabrics used in the upholstery. Also a thin, almost pinstripe like outside body decor set in gold or silver is also a trademark of Alpina cars. A metal plate inside also proves the heritage and the serial number of the car.
Compared to cars from BMW's in-house motorsport-rooted subsidiary, BMW M, Alpina's vehicles have more emphasis on luxury, higher torque, and have automatic transmissions instead of manual or semi-automatic transmissions.[2] For instance, regarding the high performance variants of the BMW E60 5-Series, the B5 offers a different take on performance and how to accomplish it. Unlike BMW M's own M5 which has a naturally aspirated, high-revving and razor-sharp throttle response 5.0L V10, the Alpina B5 uses a supercharged 4.4L V8 which produces similar horsepower and remarkably greater torque on lower rpm's and therefore more effortless driving experience.

[Dj Syco]

Theres a video on youtube where they compared this, with the Hartge 3 and the E46 M3...

Here it is

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVWxWrhsojE

(from Alpina)..
Since the late 1970s Alpina has been recognized by TÜV as an automobile manufacturer, thus Alpina-built cars are branded and registered as Alpina instead of BMW, although an Alpina can be bought and serviced at local BMW dealerships, and covered if there is a warranty issue. BMW of North America, LLC offered 450 Alpina B7s as limited edition models for 2007 and 2008, all being quickly sold out, and the F01 B7 will be offered again for the 2011 model year.[1]
Distinctive features of ALPINA vehicles are 20 spoke alloy wheels, "Alpina Blue" patented metallic paint, in addition to expensive interior materials used to fabricate the exclusive interior appointments. A typical blue and green pattern (same as in the logo) is often used on interior parts such as stitchings on leather and different fabrics used in the upholstery. Also a thin, almost pinstripe like outside body decor set in gold or silver is also a trademark of Alpina cars. A metal plate inside also proves the heritage and the serial number of the car.
Compared to cars from BMW's in-house motorsport-rooted subsidiary, BMW M, Alpina's vehicles have more emphasis on luxury, higher torque, and have automatic transmissions instead of manual or semi-automatic transmissions.[2] For instance, regarding the high performance variants of the BMW E60 5-Series, the B5 offers a different take on performance and how to accomplish it. Unlike BMW M's own M5 which has a naturally aspirated, high-revving and razor-sharp throttle response 5.0L V10, the Alpina B5 uses a supercharged 4.4L V8 which produces similar horsepower and remarkably greater torque on lower rpm's and therefore more effortless driving experience.

want to tell me why the alpina in the video is manual then?

[rayzah blade]

want to tell me why the alpina in the video is manual then?

I think that question should be directed towards Alpina...

[tdz123]

What's under the hood?

[catch22]

what's under the hood?

3.3l 280 hp

[tdz123]

3.3l 280 hp

N/A? bored and stroked M54?