Alpina Top Speed

B3 (e36)

255.00 km/h

or 158.45 mp/h

General information
BrandAlpina
Model B3
Generation B3 (E36)
Modification (Engine) 3.0 i 24V (250 Hp)
Start of production 1993 year
End of production 1995 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 13.2 l/100 km 17.82 US mpg21.4 UK mpg7.58 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 6.9 l/100 km 34.09 US mpg40.94 UK mpg14.49 km/l
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 255 km/h 158.45 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 435 l 15.36 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 65 l 17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4433 mm 174.53 in.
Width 1698 mm 66.85 in.
Height 1373 mm 54.06 in.
Wheelbase 2700 mm 106.3 in.
Front track 1410 mm 55.51 in.
Rear (Back) track 1423 mm 56.02 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.32
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 Spring Strut
Rear suspension Helical spring
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 235/40 R17; 265/35 R17
Wheel rims size17