ALPINA Vehicles Australia has introduced specification and pricing of its up to date B3 Sedan and Touring vary.
Priced from $152,900 (plus on-road prices) for the Sedan and $155,900 (+ ORCs) for the Touring – the variants are $10,000 dearer than their pre-facelift predecessors – the B3 LCI (Life Cycle Impulse) good points a revised drivetrain, a brand new exterior design and the newest BMW improvements within the areas of digitalisation and connectivity.
Revised engine software program sees the BMW-sourced twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre I6 produce an extra 24kW (now 364kW) and 30Nm (now 730Nm) with earlier torque supply (2500-4500rpm) and a recalibrated eight-speed automated transmission that Alpina says “ensures an unforgettable driving expertise.”
The B3 duo characteristic a rear-biased all-wheel-drive system that may catapult the Sedan from zero to100km/h in 3.6 seconds, with the Touring a tenth of a second slower (3.7 seconds). The WLTP-tested gasoline economic system determine of each variants is 10.1 litres per 100km (on the mixed cycle).
Alpina’s B3 Sedan and Touring trip on model-specific entrance pivot joints which might be mentioned to permit elevated unfavorable camber to facilitate sharper steering responses and higher front-end grip. The variants’ electrically assisted steering system affords a variable ratio to enhance low- velocity manoeuvrability in addition to high-speed stability.
Eibach springs are fitted at every nook of the B3, in addition to three-stage variable dampers, which may be set to Consolation, Consolation+, Sport and Sport+ modes.
Braking arrives courtesy of an Alpina efficiency braking system that includes 395mm entrance brake discs clamped by four-piston calipers, whereas the rear 345mm discs use floating-piston-type calipers. Behind the eye-catching 19-inch Dynamic gentle alloys, every caliper is painted in timeless Alpina Blue and encompasses a white Alpina emblem.
Contained in the cabin, each variants characteristic a big (14.9-inch) curved instrument panel and central infotainment show with Alpina-specific graphics. Different LCI updates embody a Lavalina leather-trimmed steering wheel with blue and inexperienced stitching, piano-black trim garnishing, plus Alpina-specific door sill finishers, floormats and head restraint logos.
Tech updates see the B3 vary geared up with BMW 3 Collection LCI options reminiscent of Reside Cockpit Skilled, head-up show, Driving Assistant Plus, Parking Assistant Plus, Consolation Entry, a 16-speaker harman/Kardon encompass sound system, heated steering wheel, DAB+ digital radio reception, and heated entrance sport seats in Vernasca leather-based.
Alpina Vehicles Australia additional affords the B3 vary with a variety of non-obligatory gear, together with a so known as “Autobahn Version” particularly tailor-made for the native market; it contains all of the Alpina Identification objects bundled right into a single choice pack.
The bundle contains Alpina Blue or Alpina Inexperienced II Paintwork, floormats and baggage compartment mat with leather-based piping, aluminium pedals, Excessive Efficiency brake system, 20-inch Basic alloy wheels, Merino leather-based upholstery and leather-based dashboard trim, sunroof, adaptive LED headlights, high-beam help, drive recorder, wi-fi charging pad, in addition to Shadow Line Prolonged trim garnishing.
Bespoke Lavalina leather-based inside packages that use Alpina’s in-house saddlery to supply what the model says is “a very distinctive luxurious resolution within the cockpit” are additionally provided.
Alpina fashions are backed by a three-year/limitless kilometre guarantee with complimentary roadside help. Servicing is by way of BMW dealerships following the identical necessities because the M340i xDrive variant.
“Each the B3 Sedan and B3 Touring, with now much more energy and torque, guarantee loads of driving pleasure,” mentioned Alpina Australia nationwide gross sales supervisor Phil Jeffery.
“Alpina B3 fashions are very profitable in Australia and the mannequin 12 months 2023 will construct on this success.”
2022 Alpina B3 pricing*:
| Sedan (a) | $152,900 | (+$10,000) |
| Touring (a) | $155,900 | (+$10,000) |
*Pricing excludes on-road prices.
