| General information |
| Brand | Alpina |
| Model | B3 |
| Generation | B3 Cabrio (E36) |
| Modification (Engine) | 3.0i 24V (250 Hp) |
| Start of production | 1994 year |
| End of production | 1996 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Cabriolet |
| Seats | 4 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined |
9.7 l/100 km
24.25 US mpg29.12 UK mpg10.31 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 6.8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 6.8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 6.5 sec |
| Maximum speed |
254 km/h
157.83 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 5.8 kg/Hp, 172.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 4.5 kg/Nm, 220.7 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs |
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| 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 |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1450 kg
3196.7 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
1895 kg
4177.76 lbs. |
| Max load |
445 kg
981.06 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
230 l
8.12 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
65 l
17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
4433 mm
174.53 in. |
| Width |
1710 mm
67.32 in. |
| Height |
1328 mm
52.28 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 |
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| 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 brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 235/40 R17; 265/35 R17 |
| Wheel rims size | 17 |
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