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 hp
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- 18.8 - 25.8 mpg
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- 2,447 - 3,113 lbs
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- 12.7 - 14.3 ft3 (Sedan)
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- 14.8 ft3 (Coupé)
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- 11 ft3 (Convertible)
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- 13.1 - 39.7 ft3 (Wagon)
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 sedan, coupé, convertible or wagon. There are many power levels available from a 2.3 L Inline 6 gasoline 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 hp and a power/weight ratio of 11.6 lb/hp 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 13.1-39.7 cubic feet of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 1,102 lbs and a braked towing capacity of 2,646 lbs.