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2011 Tokyo: Alpina BMW B3 GT3 celebrates brand’s return to motorsports

Alpina recently made a return to international motorsport racing this year. After being absent from the motorsport game for a long time, Alpina, with its drivers Alexandros Margaritis and Dino Lunardi, won the German GT Series and the 2011 ADAC GT Masters Championship in the Alpina BMW B6 GT3. To celebrate those wins, Alpina showed [...]

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2011 Tokyo: Alpina BMW B6 Bi-Turbo Coupe gets 540-hp

While we wait patiently for the 2013 BMW M6 to arrive, tuning house Alpina is catering to our needs with the new Alpina BMW B6 Bi-Turbo Coupe. The model is making its debut at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show and will be available at Alpina certified BMW dealerships shortly. Since the debut of the B7 [...]

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2011 Frankfurt: Alpina BMW B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible makes 507-hp

Alpina has taken the covers off of the new Alpina BMW B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible – based on the 2012 BMW 6-Series Convertible. Power for the Alpina BMW B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible’s twin-turbo V8 makes 507-hp at 5,500 rpm with a maximum torque of 516 lb-ft. Mated to a ZF SWITCH-TRONIC 8-speed Sport Automatic Transmission, the Alpina BMW B6 [...]

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BMW Alpina B6 Bi-Turbo Cabriolet previewed

BMW Alpina B6 Bi-Turbo Cabriolet previewed

BMW tuner Alpina has released a preview image of the new B6 Bi-Turbo Cabriolet, which is based on the new BMW 6-Series Convertible. So far we know that Alpina has taken the 4.4 liter V8 in the base car and added its own twin-turbo system to pump out 500-hp at 5,500 rpm with a maximum [...]

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Alpina B5 Touring is probably best substitute for a BMW M5 Touring

Alpina B5 Touring is probably best substitute for a BMW M5 Touring

While we wait for BMW to unveil the M5, Alpina has released the first details and images of its new Alpina B5 Touring, which will be making its debut next week at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. The Alpina B5 Touring is powered by BMW’s 4.4L twin-turbocharged V8 engine making 500-hp and 516 lb-ft of [...]

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2011 BMW Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo makes 507-hp, 0-62 mph in 4.7 secs

2011 BMW Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo makes 507-hp, 0-62 mph in 4.7 secs

Alpina has finally released the details and pictures of its new 2011 BMW Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo, which is based on the new sixth-generation 2011 BMW 5-Series. Power comes from an all-aluminum V8 from the B7 Bi-Turbo making a total of 507-hp and a peak torque of 516 lb-ft. Mated to a ZF SWITCH-TRONIC 8-speed sport [...]

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Alpina releases sketch for new B5 Bi-Turbo, coming to Goodwood 2010

Alpina releases sketch for new B5 Bi-Turbo, coming to Goodwood 2010

Alpina has released a teaser sketch of its B5 Bi-Turbo, which it will unveil at the 2010 Goodwood Festival of Speed in about two weeks. Based on the 2011 BMW 5-Series, the new B5 Bi-Turbo will get the usual Alpina bodykit, lightweight alloy wheels and other add-ons. Why aren’t we giving you specific details? Because [...]

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2009 BMW Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo pricing details released

2009 BMW Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo pricing details released

Alpina has announced the pricing details on the new D3 Bi-Turbo Saloon. For those of you forgot, the BMW Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo carries a 4-cylinder turbo-diesel engine capable of making 214-hp. That allows the D3 Bi-Turbo to go from 0 to 62 mph in 6.9 seconds with a fuel-economy of 52.3 mpg (44 mpg U.S.). [...]

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2009 Geneva: BMW Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo, 507-hp and 0 to 62 mph in 4.7 secs

2009 Geneva: BMW Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo, 507-hp and 0 to 62 mph in 4.7 secs

Alpina has taken the wraps off of its latest creation – the BMW Alpina B7 B-Turbo. The fourth-generation model is based on the new 2009 BMW 7-Series and gets an aggressive new body kit along with a powerful 4.4L V8. That engine gives the BMW Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo a total of 507-hp with a maximum [...]

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BMW ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo breaks cover before Geneva debut

BMW ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo breaks cover before Geneva debut

After the teasers and the sketches, Alpina has finally released a couple of details and images of the new 2009 BMW Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo that will make its world debut at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show next week. So far all you 7-Series fan that are disappointed by the lack of an ‘M’ badge on [...]

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