Looking to buy a BMW but want something a little more exclusive? BMW’s tuning brand Alpina is getting ready to launch its two latest models, the Alpina XD3 based on the X3, and the B5 Touring based on the 5 Series wagon. Starting with the Alpina XD3. This comes with […]
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Alpina B4 S Bi-Turbo Edition 99 revealed
Alpina has revealed a new version of its B4, called the Alpina B4 S Bi-Turbo Edition 99. It’s based on the BMW 4 Series and produces more power than the M4. Under the bonnet is a tuned and tweaked 3.0-litre twin-turbo inline six engine that produces 332kW and 660Nm. Sent […]
BMW X3 gets Alpina attention for first time; the Alpina XD3
The third-generation X3 has not been in Australia long but already won many friends and plaudits with its design and technology. Renowned BMW tuners Alpina have created the XD3, a brutal quad-turbo monster based on BMW’s latest medium SUV. The XD3 is powered by a quad-turbo 3.0-litre inline-six diesel, with […]
2017 Alpina B4 S Bi-Turbo gets boost to 660Nm
Not happy with the power of your new Alpina B4 Bi-Turbo? A new model is being announced called the B4 S Bi-Turbo, as previewed at the Geneva motor show earlier this year. The S edition is based on the BMW 4 Series. More specifically, the 440i and its 3.0-litre turbocharged […]
2017 Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo Touring previewed, sliding about (video)
Alpina, the legendary German tuning brand which specialises in BMWs, recently made its creations available to Australians, as bespoke alternatives to BMW M vehicles. Recently, the B5 Bi-Turbo was teased, based on the latest G30 5 Series featuring a twin-turbo V8 alternative to the M5. The outgoing version of that […]
2017 Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo previewed, Geneva debut confirmed (video)
With the new, G30 BMW 5 Series only recently hitting the scene, it was only a matter of time before tuner and manufacturer Alpina got hold of it to create the new B5 Bi-Turbo. Alpina has confirmed it will be unveiling the new B5 Bi-Turbo at the Geneva motor show […]
BMW Alpina confirmed for Australia, B3 & B4 Bi-Turbo first to arrive
BMW Australia has been considering introducing the Alpina tuning brand for a while but now the local arm has confirmed Alpina is coming to Australia. Alpina is perhaps best known in Australia as an aftermarket-style tuner. However, it’s actually classed as a manufacturer itself overseas, a bit like what HSV […]
Alpina eyeing BMW’s new quad-turbo diesel for future models
BMW’s quad-turbo engine was only revealed last week, and the first recipient of which will be the BMW 750d xDrive. It hasn’t even started delivery yet, and already a more potent version of the ‘world’s most powerful six-cylinder diesel’ is on the drawing board, according to an Auto Express report. […]