Alpina Top Speed

B3 coupe (e36)

258.00 km/h

or 160.31 mp/h

General information
BrandAlpina
Model B3
Generation B3 Coupe (E36)
Modification (Engine) 3.0i 24V (250 Hp)
Start of production 1993 year
End of production 1996 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCoupe
Seats 5
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 9.4 l/100 km 25.02 US mpg30.05 UK mpg10.64 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 5.8 sec
Maximum speed 258 km/h 160.31 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 5.3 kg/Hp, 188 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.2 kg/Nm, 240.6 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 250 Hp @ 5700 rpm.
Power per litre 83.4 Hp/l
Torque 320 Nm @ 4400 rpm. 236.02 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement 2997 cm3 182.89 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Position of cylinders Inline
Cylinder Bore 86 mm 3.39 in.
Piston Stroke 86 mm 3.39 in.
Compression ratio 10.5
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel System Multi-point indirect injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1330 kg 2932.15 lbs.
Max. weight 1850 kg 4078.55 lbs.
Max load 520 kg 1146.4 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 405 l 14.3 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 65 l 17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4433 mm 174.53 in.
Width 1710 mm 67.32 in.
Height 1346 mm 52.99 in.
Wheelbase 2700 mm 106.3 in.
Front track 1410 mm 55.51 in.
Rear (Back) track 1423 mm 56.02 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.4 m 34.12 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 5
Front suspension Wishbone
Rear suspension Helical spring
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 235/40 ZR17; 265/35 ZR17
Wheel rims size17