The B3 3.3 engine is based on the S52B32 engine from the US-spec E36 M3 3.2 with 240 hp. The cylinder head and the single-VANOS system have more in common with the BMW M50 engine than any M-engine, with a regular M50 intake and hydraulic valve lifters. Alpina increased the bore to 86.4mm as well as a longer stroke (94mm).
The cylinder head is tuned in traditional fashion as well a new exhaust. The Alpina B3 2.7 [1] was produced from August 1987 to May 1992. A total of 257 units were manufactured in Buchloe, the number of units includes all variants.
The basis for this was the BMW E30 325i (BMW E30) with the M20 engine. The Alpina B3S, like the B3, has its engine based on the S52 engine but comes with a higher displacement of 3.4L (engine code E5/1) and a ZF 5HP19 automatic transmission. Explore the Alpina E46 3 Series B3 3.3 1999, 2000, 2001 detailed specs, including 0-60 mph times, horsepower, and handling data.
Get all the Info. Engine/Gearbox The B3 3.3 engine is based on the S52B32 engine from the US-spec E36 M3 3.2 with 240 hp. The cylinder head and the single-VANOS system have more in common with the BMW M50 engine than any M-engine, with a regular M50 intake and hydraulic valve lifters.
Alpina increased the bore to 86.4mm as well as a longer stroke (94mm). On this page you will find an overview of all available replacement engines and engine codes for the ALPINA B3/D3 (E91) of model years 2008 to 2013. Find the right engine code for your vehicle and compare the numerous offers from dealers.
The Alpina B3 2.7 [1] was produced from August 1987 to May 1992. A total of 257 units were manufactured in Buchloe, the number of units includes all variants. The basis for this was the BMW E30 325i (BMW E30) with the M20 engine.
It had an in-line six-cylinder with a displacement of 2693 cm 3 and had an output of 150 kW (204 hp) and a torque of 265 Nm. The machine had a larger displacement. The body-base for the B3 3.0 offered a 325i (BMW E36) and a 328i for the B3 3.2.
In both models, however, Alpina used the more robust M50 (B25TÜ) cast iron engine, as the M52 engine of the 328i was not suitable for expanding the displacement. Find all the specs about BMW Alpina B3, from engine, fuel to retail costs, dimensions, and lots more. Choose the BMW Alpina B3 model and explore the versions, specs and photo galleries.
Technical Specs: Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V (280 Hp) Sedan /1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005/ Fuel consumption, Dimensions, 280 Hp, 266 km/h, 165.28 mph, 0.