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Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V (280 Hp) Automatic 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V (280 Hp) Automatic 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
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General information

Name

Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V (280 Hp) Automatic 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

Brand

Alpina
Model

B3
Generation

B3 (E46)
Year of production

1999

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

3.3 i 24V (280 Hp) Automatic

Power

280 Hp @ 6200 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

335 Nm @ 4500 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

16.1 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

7.7 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

10.8 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

6.6 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

261 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
280 Hp @ 6200 rpm.
Power per litre
84.8 Hp/l
Torque
335 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
Engine displacement
3300 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
86.4 mm
Piston stroke
93.8 mm
Compression ratio
10.2
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)

1450 kg

Max weight (kg)

1950 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

63 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

440 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4471 mm

Width (mm)

1739 mm

Height (mm)

1395 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2725 mm

Front track (mm)

1471 mm

Rear track (mm)

1472 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

5

Front suspension system

Wishbone

Rear suspension system

Helical spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

225/40 R18; 255/35 ZR18

Rear tires size

225/40 R18; 255/35 ZR18

Wheel rims size

R18

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