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Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V (265 Hp) SwitchTronic 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V (265 Hp) SwitchTronic 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
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General information

Name

Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V (265 Hp) SwitchTronic 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

Brand

Alpina
Model

B3
Generation

B3 (E36)
Year of production

1996

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

3.2 i 24V (265 Hp) SwitchTronic

Power

265 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

330 Nm @ 4400 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

9.3 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

6.4 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

247 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
265 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre
84.1 Hp/l
Torque
330 Nm @ 4400 rpm.
Engine displacement
3152 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
86.4 mm
Piston stroke
89.6 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1330 kg

Max weight (kg)

1850 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

62 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

435 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4433 mm

Width (mm)

1698 mm

Height (mm)

1373 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2700 mm

Front track (mm)

1410 mm

Rear track (mm)

1423 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

10.4 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

5 SwitchTronic

Front suspension system

Spring Strut

Rear suspension system

Helical spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

235/40 R17; 265/35 R17

Rear tires size

235/40 R17; 265/35 R17

Wheel rims size

R17

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