Alpina
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Alpina has a history of making BMW models go faster, with perhaps a bit more focus on luxury and a bit less emphasis on motorsports than BMW’s M Division. Though the only current Alpina model sold on these shores is the BMW 7-Series-based B7, the brand builds and sells a variety of models in other markets. One of these models is the 3-Series-based B3, which has traditionally served up more performance and luxury than BMW offers from its mainstay model (M3 variants excluded). In previous form, based on the E90 platform, the Alpina B3 delivered 395 horsepower from BMW’s N55...
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2013 BMW Alpina B3 Spy ShotsAlthough BMW has its M Division, the Alpina custom shop provides a different take on higher-performance luxury, with perhaps a more balanced, less motorsports-derived approach. The next to come from the makers of the 7-Series-based B7 is the 3-Series-based B3. Like the B7, the B3 is likely to be...
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2013 BMW Alpina B7 Preview, Starts From $127,600
The 2013 BMW Alpina B7 is here, and it's expensive. But as usual, the Alpina treatment to BMW's vehicles--especially the 7-Series--adds a lot of value. Is it enough to justify making the jump from a regular Bimmer? Rather than an all-new car--it's based on the standard 7-Series, after all--the 2013...
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Alpina Shows Off Track-Ready B3 GT3: 2011 Tokyo Motor Show
Alpina is commemorating its return to motorsport with the B3 GT3 coupe.
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Alpina Adds 6-Series Based B6 Biturbo Coupe To Lineup
Tired of waiting for BMW’s own M6 to arrive? Then perhaps you should give the guys at Alpina a call. The German tuning firm--and a BMW specialist--has unveiled the follow up to the B6 Biturbo Convertible that we saw at the recent 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show, the all-new B6 Biturbo Coupe. Based...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Alpina B6 Biturbo Convertible: 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
An upgraded version of the 6 Series convertible from Alpina.
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BMW may finally be going the twin-turbocharged route for its next-generation M5 sedan but the guys over at Alpina have already beaten them to it, unveiling this week the new 2011 Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo based on the regular 550i V-8 sedan. Mixing performance, comfort and every-day luxury, Alpina’s line of modified cars have a reputation for being some of the best in the business and with five different 5-Series based Alpina models being developed in the last 35 years, the experience is certainly there. Alpina’s latest effort sees the same 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 from the...
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2011 BMW Alpina B5 spy shots
Alpina's range of souped-up, custom BMWs is the stuff of legend. Since the late 1970s the custom house has taken on the best of the BMW lineup, including the 3-Series, 6-Series, 7-Series, 8-Series and the Z1, Z4 and Z8 roadsters, as well as the 5-Series, the latest version of which, the 2011 Alpina...
Nelson Ireson -
2010 New York Auto Show Preview: 2011 BMW Alpina B7 xDrive
BMW will be expanding its performance lineup at next week’s 2010 New York Auto Show with the launch of the all-wheel drive variant of the Alpina B7 sports sedan. Joining the regular B7, the all-new 2011 BMW Alpina B7 xDrive, as it’s officially titled, will again be offered in standard-...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2011 BMW Alpina B7 Priced From $122,875
The 2011 BMW Alpina B7 is BMW's hottest 7-Series.
Nelson Ireson -
2011 BMW Alpina B7 Sedan Preview
The 2011 BMW Alpina B7 Sedan is the highest performing of the 7-Series line.
Nelson Ireson -
Alpina B7 revealed at Geneva Motor Show
In the world of modified BMWs, few brands hold the power of the Alpina name, known for its tasteful treatments, high-power upgrades and willingness to venture into uncharted waters. The latest of the modified BMWs to roll out of Alpina's shop is the new fourth-generation B7. Based on BMW's new...
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BMW-tuners extraordinaire Alpina has decided to return to motorsports after a 20 year absence. The comeback will be staged in the 2009 FIA GT3 European Championship - but the best part - the company will be selling exact copies of their race cars to individuals, collectors and other teams. Alpina's racing history is a long and lauded one, despite the 20-year lay off. Drivers like Hans Stuck, Jacky Ickx and Niki Lauda all drove for Alpina at one point, each winning a European Touring Car championship for the company. Still, the Alpina race team is in its infancy, starting over again from...
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2006 BMW Alpina B7 Will Make A Showing In Chicago
Though the BMW Alpina B7 was launched almost a year ago, the highly tuned performance limo will get an official unveiling at next week’s Chicago Auto Show. Established back in 1964, Alpina is a German tuning house based in Bavaria and is an official and approved tuner of BMW cars, taking the...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran
