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Alpina B3 S

General information

ModelAlpina B3 S
Year2003
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating59 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3346 ccm (204.17 cubic inches)
Fuel mixed driving10.9 litres/100 km (21.58 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement3346 ccm (204.17 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power305.00 PS (224 kW or 301 HP) at 6300 Rev. per min.
Max torque362.00 Nm (36.9 kgf-m or 267.0 ft.lbs) at 4800 Rev. per min.
Compression10.0:1
Bore x stroke87.0 x 93.8 mm (3.4 x 3.7 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid

Speed and acceleration

Top speed270.0 km/h (167.8 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)5.7 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2103 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space5680 litres (1,501 gallons)
Cargo space440 litres (116 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1450 kg (3,196.7 pounds)
Max weight with load1950 kg (4,299.0 pounds)
Towing weight1700 kg (3,747.9 pounds)
Overall length4480 mm (176.4 inches)
Overall width1750 mm (68.9 inches)
Overall height1400 mm (55.1 inches)
Wheelbase2730 mm (107.5 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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