Alpina Top Speed

B3 touring (e46)

262.00 km/h

or 162.80 mp/h

General information
BrandAlpina
Model B3
Generation B3 Touring (E46)
Modification (Engine) 3.3 i 24V (280 Hp)
Start of production 2000 year
End of production 2006 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeStation wagon (estate)
Seats 5
Doors 5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 16.1 l/100 km 14.61 US mpg17.55 UK mpg6.21 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 7.8 l/100 km 30.16 US mpg36.22 UK mpg12.82 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 11 l/100 km 21.38 US mpg25.68 UK mpg9.09 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 262 km/h 162.8 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 5.8 kg/Hp, 172.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.8 kg/Nm, 206.8 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 280 Hp @ 6200 rpm.
Power per litre 84.8 Hp/l
Torque 335 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 247.08 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement 3300 cm3 201.38 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Position of cylinders Inline
Cylinder Bore 86.4 mm 3.4 in.
Piston Stroke 93.8 mm 3.69 in.
Compression ratio 10.2
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 1620 kg 3571.49 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 435 l 15.36 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 1345 l 47.5 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 63 l 16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4478 mm 176.3 in.
Width 1739 mm 68.46 in.
Height 1409 mm 55.47 in.
Wheelbase 2725 mm 107.28 in.
Front track 1471 mm 57.91 in.
Rear (Back) track 1481 mm 58.31 in.
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) 6
Front suspension Wishbone
Rear suspension Helical spring
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discs
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 225/40 ZR18; 255/35 ZR18
Wheel rims size8J x 18; 9J X 18