| General information |
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| Brand | Alpina |
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| Model | B3 |
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| Generation | B3 (E46) |
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| Modification (Engine) | 3.3 i 24V (280 Hp) |
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| Start of production | 1999 year |
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| End of production | 2005 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Sedan |
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| Seats | 5 |
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| Doors | 4 |
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| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
16.1 l/100 km
14.61 US mpg17.55 UK mpg6.21 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
7.7 l/100 km
30.55 US mpg36.69 UK mpg12.99 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined |
10.8 l/100 km
21.78 US mpg26.16 UK mpg9.26 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 5.7 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 5.7 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 5.4 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
266 km/h
165.28 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 5.2 kg/Hp, 193.1 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 4.3 kg/Nm, 231 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 280 Hp @ 6200 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 84.8 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
335 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
247.08 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Engine displacement |
3300 cm3
201.38 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Position of cylinders | Inline |
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| Cylinder Bore |
86.4 mm
3.4 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
93.8 mm
3.69 in. |
| Compression ratio | 10.2 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
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| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
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| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain | DOHC |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| 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 |
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| Length |
4471 mm
176.02 in. |
| Width |
1739 mm
68.46 in. |
| Height |
1395 mm
54.92 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 |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 6 |
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| Front suspension | Wishbone |
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| Rear suspension | Helical spring |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 225/40 ZR18; 255/35 ZR18 |
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