BMW ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo start the engine, acceleration, gear changes
2015 brand Alpina model price X3 69100 6 cylinders in line the eight-speed automatic engine power 350 RPM 4000 RPM Torque 516 1500 3 0 Displacement L 0-60 stroke 4 9 sec Maximum speed 156 mph.
While the BMW X3 has been around since 2004, the Alpina version of it, the Bi-Turbo XD3 was only been around since 2014 Like all Alpina models, the XD3 is based on the production Bimmer, but with an outside handle and made indoor day and a nice power bump as well for the model year 2015, the XD3 inherits all the updates to the 2015 X3 style.
Some people mistakenly believe Alpina BMW tuner, when in fact he is his own car company as recognized by the German Ministry of Transport Moreover, Alpina and BMW are working in close collaboration with one another, and many Alpina manufacturing processes are built directly into BMW's production line tuners How can you think that working closely with a major car manufacturer, I can not think of one.
So how XD3 stack against the big boys in the world of luxury SUVs.
Click past the jump to read my full review of the Alpina XD3 Bi -Turbo to know.
The most important pieces to speak, however, are what separate the Alpina XD3 of the BMW X3.
For 2015, the BMW X3 as the Alpina XD3 is based on receipt of a refreshed front end, so it is not surprising that it is where most of the changes take place The grille is now more pronounced and more, lighthouses s' now extend all to the gate and the front apron is a new conception of light.
The most important pieces to speak, however, are what separate the Alpina XD3 diesel BMW X3 To be honest, it's not much, but just enough Alpina has a more aggressive front apron which is almost M-like with large air intakes and a crossbar fat, body color.
At the rear, the changes are as light as Alpina reworked the shape of the bumper with a new insert suspended by openings at each end of the new bumper lining are exhaust pipes quadruples.
Also exclusive to the model Alpina Alpina are the classic 20-inch wheels buyers looking for slightly bigger wheels can opt for 21-inch versions.
In terms of color options, there are six metallic colors and a non-metallic Non-metallic Alpine White color is called, while the metal options include carbon black, Glacier, Melbourne Red, Black Sapphire, Space Gray, Deep Blue Sea and furthermore, buyers can opt for silver or gold Alpina logos on spoilers, or no logos.
You also get an exclusive plate that has the specific version number of your XD3.
Like the X3, the XD3 is a beautiful place to spend a long Sunday drive It's decked out in leather Nevada premium Bimmer, available in seven colors, while the steering wheel is wrapped in leather Lavalina with blue and green parallel seams, the more you are free to customize the wheel as you like, including its thickness Sitting behind the wheel are Alpina gauges, which are not shared with the X3 They have red on blue pattern brand signature.
Setting the rest of the cabin outside the X3 are branded threshold door plates Alpina, and Alpina logos on the seat backs, steering wheel and floor mats You also get an exclusive plate that has the specific version number your XD3.
Standard features of XD3 include thermal insulation glass, heated front seats, Park Distance Control, automatic dual-zone climate control, cruise with automatic braking and a 6 color screen 5 inches on top of the standard features, there almost unlimited options, including custom personalization.
Supply channels via a Switch-Tronic eight-speed transmission on its way to all four wheels via xDrive four-wheel drive car Bimmer.
Under the hood is a place where it is easy to separate the XD3 X3 In its strongest base, the xDrive35d, 3 0 liter TwinPower Turbo X3 produces 313 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque, while the XD3 s 3 0 biturbo liter produced 350 horsepower at 4,000 revolutions per minute and 516 pounds of torque between 1500 and 3000 rpm.
The feed channels via a Switch-Tronic eight-speed transmission on its way to all four wheels via the xDrive Bimmer integral traction system This powertrain sprints XD3 to 62 mph in September 4 0 seconds 4 seconds faster than the X3 xDrive35d M Sport and up to a top speed of 156 mph.
We thought it was very attentive, the diesel engine is also very fuel efficient, as it is estimated at 7 100 km 3 L 32 mpg in the city 6 100 km 2 L 38 mpg on the highway, and 6 6 100 km 36 mpg combined.
The price of the 2015 Alpina XD3 starts 69100 78214 of February 10, 2015, and quickly pulls from there you start to add the options.
Competition for Alpina XD3 begins at home with the BMW X3 Although they share technology and resources, we can not deny the fact that they also compete with each other only X3 diesel that can hang the Alpina is the xDrive35d M Sport, which starts at 45695 69712 at February 10, 2015, he put a good bit under the Alpina.
In terms of equipment, the X3 xDrive35d is very similar to the Alpina because it comes standard with Nevada leather and most other premium goodies XD3 so has the question whether the looks and speed XD3's worth the extra scratch on the X3 xDrive35d.
The Audi Q5 is another German SUV that can take the Alpina XD3, especially considering his base price of 36,720 55990 from February 10, 2015 in its range topping S Line For more Crop Q5 near the level the XD3, however, you'll have to climb to 3 0 liter TDI engine that produces 241 horsepower at 4,000 rpm and 427 lb-ft of torque from 1400 rpm, slightly putting under the Bimmer and jumping Alpina in this engine pushes the base price of 64,575 to 42,335 February 10, 2015.
This couples the engine to the transmission of Audi S tronic and electrical connections to the four wheels via quattro all-wheel drive This enables the Q5 to hit 62 mph in 6 5 seconds and continue to a top speed of 140 mph.
In terms of luxury, as the X3, the Q5 meets all Alpina has to offer, but the extra money is worth the look and performance of XD3.
It's just something to see Alpina is special that I saw a few in my life and I honestly remember me each clearly unfortunately they are very rare here in the United States and XD3 is still not available here the great disadvantage of Alpina is the name and the ability to push the Bimmer vehicles to new heights comes at a significant price yet, the idea of a diesel SUV under-five seconds boggling and makes me want to take a trip Europe.
2015 BMW Alpina XD3 BiTurbo car review @ Top Speed, 2015 alpina Biturbo.