Alpina D3 Coming to UK
Discussion
Alpina/Sytners have now confirmed that the D3 will be coming to the UK.
http://212.227.48.10/co_uk/automobile/d3/index.php?s
Alpina D3 is a clear rip-off of the AntandPete D3.
From recollection, the Alpina is a tuned 2l diesel, where as Ant's is a E46 330d taken up to 300bhp and, at last count, 8 kagillion Nm of torque.
www.antandpete.co.uk
Two guys create a highly tuned diesel BMW 3 series for the gumball3000, and gain cult following after they name it d3 as a cheeky swipe at an M3.
The car is so good it features in multiple Gumballs, is covered by specialist BMW magazines, and has no direct rival in it's sector.
About 2 years later a specialist BMW tuner (industry) creates a *new* tuned diesel 3 series BMW and tries to come up with a name for their M3 rivalling car. hmmmmmmmmmm
Alpina D3 NOT a rip-off? Don't make me laugh, I see it as a respectful nod to AntandPete, as well as being a rip-off. But they don't mind, we talked about it on their forums.
Keeping it lighthearted, Will.
The_Doc said:
Two guys create a highly tuned diesel BMW 3 series for the gumball3000, and gain cult following after they name it d3 as a cheeky swipe at an M3.
The car is so good it features in multiple Gumballs, is covered by specialist BMW magazines, and has no direct rival in it's sector.
About 2 years later a specialist BMW tuner (industry) creates a *new* tuned diesel 3 series BMW and tries to come up with a name for their M3 rivalling car. hmmmmmmmmmm
Alpina D3 NOT a rip-off? Don't make me laugh, I see it as a respectful nod to AntandPete, as well as being a rip-off. But they don't mind, we talked about it on their forums.
Keeping it lighthearted, Will.
lol, I do recall Alpina making something called the D10 a few years back, surely the first high performance diesal on the market?!
Alpina D10 Bi Turbo (E39 (96-03))
Car Setup
Alpina D10 Bi Turbo (E39 (96-03)) 2926cc straight 6 (Twin Turbo Diesel),5 speed automatic, rear wheel drive
Power Engine Size Power Torque
Alpina D10 Bi Turbo (E39 (96-03)) 2926cc (241 bhp @ 3500rpm) (368 lb ft @ 1800rpm)
Specific Output Power/Weight Torque/Weight Power/Litre Torque/Litre
Alpina D10 Bi Turbo (E39 (96-03)) (140 bhp/tonne) (220 lb ft/tonne) (80 bhp/litre) (120 lb ft/litre)
Acceleration 0-30 0-60 0-100 Alpina D10 Bi Turbo (E39 (96-03)) (2.2) (6.5) (18.2)
from : www.fastsaloons.com/cardetails.php?make=(2)&range=(40)&model=(94)&gen=E39%20(96-03)
Slower than the d3...
interesting though for 2001.
Car Setup
Alpina D10 Bi Turbo (E39 (96-03)) 2926cc straight 6 (Twin Turbo Diesel),5 speed automatic, rear wheel drive
Power Engine Size Power Torque
Alpina D10 Bi Turbo (E39 (96-03)) 2926cc (241 bhp @ 3500rpm) (368 lb ft @ 1800rpm)
Specific Output Power/Weight Torque/Weight Power/Litre Torque/Litre
Alpina D10 Bi Turbo (E39 (96-03)) (140 bhp/tonne) (220 lb ft/tonne) (80 bhp/litre) (120 lb ft/litre)
Acceleration 0-30 0-60 0-100 Alpina D10 Bi Turbo (E39 (96-03)) (2.2) (6.5) (18.2)
from : www.fastsaloons.com/cardetails.php?make=(2)&range=(40)&model=(94)&gen=E39%20(96-03)
Slower than the d3...
interesting though for 2001.
The_Doc said:
Alpina D10 Bi Turbo (E39 (96-03))
Car Setup
Alpina D10 Bi Turbo (E39 (96-03)) 2926cc straight 6 (Twin Turbo Diesel),5 speed automatic, rear wheel drive
Power Engine Size Power Torque
Alpina D10 Bi Turbo (E39 (96-03)) 2926cc (241 bhp @ 3500rpm) (368 lb ft @ 1800rpm)
Specific Output Power/Weight Torque/Weight Power/Litre Torque/Litre
Alpina D10 Bi Turbo (E39 (96-03)) (140 bhp/tonne) (220 lb ft/tonne) (80 bhp/litre) (120 lb ft/litre)
Acceleration 0-30 0-60 0-100 Alpina D10 Bi Turbo (E39 (96-03)) (2.2) (6.5) (18.2)
from : www.fastsaloons.com/cardetails.php?make=(2)&range=(40)&model=(94)&gen=E39%20(96-03)
Slower than the d3...
interesting though for 2001.
so there you go, I think now you will find AntandDec were very much behind the times!
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