The new Diesel Bi-Turbo continues the D3 success story, the popular model Alpina than 200 kW PS/147 strong diesel sports from 2006 to today, with a total of over 850 units wrote. He is the contemporary and clear answer to the discussion about low consumption and emission levels and fits wonderfully into the time escalating fuel prices.
The term D is unambiguously to the diesel-driven in an Alpina model. D is the D3 especially for dynamics. The new D3 Bi-Turbo based on the Geneva Motor Show in March 2008, celebrates its world premiere, is with 214 PS/157 kW at 4100/min a very powerful and extraordinarily turn diesel. In addition, the D promises a rich torque. With 450 Nm at 2000 to move 2500/min of 2.0 l four-cylinder at the level of V8 petrol engine or engine capacity increased six-cylinder diesel engines. With the D3 Bi-Turbo Alpina customer buys the engine and transmission combination in the context of diesel technology as a competitor and as a delicacy permanent source driving presents. The elegance of the unfolding force can be used with the option available at extra cost Switch-Tronic once again increase. The Gusto, depending on the switching automatically or by intervention by the driver on the steering wheel buttons to control, and ZF automatic Alpina Sports developed with the various Fahrprogrammen D, S and M enables a broad spectrum of Fahrfaszination.
The Diesel Technology The basis of the new D3 Bi-Turbo is the modern BMW 2.0 l four-cylinder diesel with turbocharging and completely made of aluminum crankcase. For the efficiency of the motor ensures particularly with the 2000 bar very high injection pressure Bosch common-rail injection via piezo injectors. The charge made by two exhaust gas turbochargers of different sizes. From idle speed helps the smaller of the two loaders to the four already in 1500/min to a torque of 400 Nm stately. The maximum torque of 450 Nm is already in 2000/min achieved. From a speed range of approximately 3000/min, the larger turbocharger is used, making the engine’s maximum power of 214 hp (157 kW) is reached.

While diesel engines today are usually not higher than 4500/min turn, allows the new D3 Bi-Turbo, thanks to extensive development work and optimized control of the turbocharger and injection speeds up 5200/min. The BMW engineers in Steyr have the base engine with so much potential on the road, where that he D3 Bi-Turbo has a very high liter power of 107 hp / l has.

Power and efficiency
BMW Alpina D3 Biturbo Sedan and Touring
BMW Alpina D3 Biturbo Sedan and Touring
With the standard 6-speed gearbox generates the testing of the maximum speed of one at 5200/min diesel vehicles unprecedented driving dynamics. Especially on winding country roads makes the broad usable speed range, together with carefully matched gear one for diesel automobiles leichfüßige unusual way of moving.

Due to popular customer request, the new D3 Bi-Turbo now with Switch-Tronic available. This classic combination of drehmomentstarkem drive and an automatic transmission offers the driver a high degree of flexibility.

In automatic mode D made the switching operations and emphasizes comfort for the driver almost imperceptibly, it supports the impressive torque of the engine a very economically oriented driving style. In automatic mode, shifting the S switching points towards higher speeds, the gear changes take place much faster. A ride that is so far only from well-known motor gasoline
Diesel sport completely transforms the D3 Bi-Turbo, if the driver in manual mode (M) on the buttons on the steering wheel determines the switching operations – they are lightning fast. Even experienced pilots of a manual gearbox does not turn faster. This is also reflected in the – for both transmission variants – from impressive performance: 100 km / h in 6.9 seconds is reached, the maximum speed is 244 km / h.

Particularly with regard to the CO2 discussion demonstrates the value of consumption D3 Bi-Turbo coupe with a total EU consumption of only 5.4 (5.6) l/100 km and the corresponding CO2 value of 143 (148) g / km Alpina of the effort to maximize efficiency. This is also the base model of BMW acquired measures of consumption and CO2 reduction, as for example the start-stop automatic (with manual transmission version). Large business customers and drivers appreciate the resulting range, depending on driving long-haul up to 1000 km without stop tank allows.
The test reports judged outstanding chassis of the BMW ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo in his interpretation corresponds largely to that of the diesel model. High body rigidity and the five-link rear axle of the BMW 3 Series Alpina offer the highest potential for driving dynamics. The Feder-/Dämpferabstimmung is the vehicle a sporty character chosen. Thanks to the low weight was an extremely agile handling achieved, which is characterized by high marginal area at the same time, good control of the vehicle concerned.

The series tire with the weight-optimized 18 “Alpina Classic alloy wheel design is upon request by the larger 19″ wheel / tire combination, either in Classic or Alpina Dynamic design, will be upgraded. In combination with the 245/40 ZR18 tires on 8 x 18 “wheels in front and 265/40 ZR18 on 9 x 18″ rear wheels, the Alpina from weight and convenience to the heavier RunFlat technology waived, there is such an extremely Precise handling.
With the Alpina typical features in the interior and exterior exudes the D3 Bi-Turbo Coupe individuality and elegance. Beautiful form alloy wheels, blue deposited instruments and a sports leather steering wheel with Alpina emblem and multi-function (for automatic transmission version) belong to the D3 Bi-Turbo standard. The front spoiler ensures minimized lift values and emphasizes the aesthetic lines of the coupe, in addition, through an optional rear spoiler can be added.

Initially available as a coupe, followed by the sedan and touring variants in the autumn of this year. With this new Alpina D3 generation builds on the success of the predecessor models.

Saving and driving is fun with the BMW Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo Coupe, a unique combination of sporty driving pleasure, low fuel consumption and noble design.