1982-1994 3 Series OverviewAlpina 3 Series Overview (1982 - 1994)
E30
Tech Specs Summary
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- 129 - 156 mph
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- 6.4 - 8.3 seconds
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- 168 - 257 BHP
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- 22.6 - 31 mpg
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- 1,110 - 1,412 kg
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- 312 L (Convertible)
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- 420 L (Coupé)
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- 360 - 404 L (Saloon)
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- 370 - 1,125 L (Estate)
This generation of the Alpina 3 Series (E30) was produced by the German manufacturer Alpina between 1982 - 1994. It's a front engined car with either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and came as a convertible, coupé, saloon or estate. There are many power levels available from a 2.3 L Inline 6 petrol engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and trailing-arm rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the 3 Series is the Alpina B6 3.5 S which scores 2.7★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 251 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 190 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 156 mph and gets to 62 mph in 6.6 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Alpina B3 2.7 touring is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.4★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 394 miles and can store 370-1,125 litres of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 500 kg and a braked towing capacity of 1,200 kg.