The Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo was presented at the IAA 2013 and is based on the BMW F30 3 Series. It is available as a saloon or Touring with a 3.0-litre straight-six bi-turbo diesel producing 257 kW (349 PS) and 700 N·m of torque; the Touring is also available with all-wheel drive.
Alpina D3 at a glance
| Presented | IAA 2013 |
|---|---|
| Basis | BMW F30 3 Series |
| Bodies | saloon and Touring |
| Engine | 3.0 L straight-six, bi-turbocharged diesel |
| Power | 257 kW (349 PS; 345 hp) |
| Torque | 700 N·m (516 lb·ft) |
| Drive | rear-wheel drive; all-wheel drive also on the Touring |
This page is based on English Wikipedia only, so the figures could not be cross-checked against a second source.
History of the Alpina D3
The Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo was shown at the IAA 2013, based on the BMW F30. Alpina builds it on the 3 Series as saloon and Touring with a bi-turbocharged 3.0-litre diesel straight-six producing 349 PS and 700 N·m. The Touring is also offered with all-wheel drive, based on BMW xDrive.
The petrol sibling of the same generation, the F30 B3 Bi-Turbo, had been in production since March 2013 with a 409 PS bi-turbo six and a top speed of 305 km/h; the D3 Bi-Turbo gave customers a diesel alternative.
Design and features
- Engine: a bi-turbo diesel straight-six of 3.0 litres with 700 N·m.
- Body styles: saloon and Touring, the latter with optional xDrive.
- Family: the diesel counterpart of the F30 B3 Bi-Turbo, built by Alpina in Buchloe.
Alpina D3 versions
- D3 Bi-Turbo (F30): the 349 PS car.
- D3 S (G20): the later model.
More Alpina models are in our Alpina collection, for example the D5 and the B3.
Alpina D3 questions and answers
How much power has the Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo?
257 kW (349 PS) and 700 N·m.
Is there an estate version?
Yes, the Touring, with optional all-wheel drive.
When was it presented?
At the IAA in 2013.
Is there a petrol version of the same car?
Yes, the F30 Alpina B3 Bi-Turbo with 409 PS and a 305 km/h top speed.
Sources
- Alpina, English Wikipedia: D3 Bi-Turbo
