The inspiration that Burkard Bovensiepen set in the 60's in the type of a performance-improved BMW 1500, has since resulted in a long-term fixture in the high-end sports car section.

What were subsequently the first technologically sophisticated products promoted by Alpina, specifically four-cylinder petrol engines with Weber double carburettors, are now in contemporary form high tech cars. Equipped in the start with the perfect genes by BMW, they symbolize the best in efficacy and functionality, relaxation, driving lifestyle.

The brand new BMW Alpina B4 Bi-Turbo versions unite these features unlike any other. The adaptive Alpina activity suspension along with the 8-Pace Sport-Automatic Transmission with Alpina Switch-Tronic provide maximum relaxation and remarkable dynamics.

An ideal interaction of electricity, torque and high tech transmission impresses with exceptional acceleration and also a top rate in excess of 300 km/h while concurrently allowing for comfortable long distance cruising. All of the time a real-life consumption of under 10 l per 100/kilometer is readily achieveable - in reality the brand new B4 Bi-Turbo Coupe reaches a category-top united fuel economy of simply 7.6 l/100 kilometers and 177 g/km CO2.

These remarkable functionality amounts are additionally readily available for clients wanting all-wheel-drive. The BMW Alpina B4 Bi-Turbo Coupe can be acquired with all the superb BMW x-drive system that offers unparalleled quantities of grip and driving dynamics.

The Alpina doctrine rests on numerous central columns including effortless operation, wealth of a psychological soundtrack, easy automatic transmissions, torsion and just tuned suspensor. Where all senses are amplified by an open-roof this in summation refined driving encounter using a sporty contact is totally satisfied for refined convertibles. Thus it isn't without cause, that BMW Alpina Convertibles depending on the BMW 3-Series have an especially true and modest band of passionate owners who discuss a fire. The brand new B4 Bi-Turbo Convertible carries with this heritage using its striking performance, driving dynamics and tasteful shape.

The arrangement of the B4 Bi-Turbo Convertible is distinguished by brief overhangs, exact, lengthy-drawn- the characteristic steel folding roof, a broad back and also shoulder lines. The purposeful and sporty composition of the front spoiler is ordered by practical air intakes and works along with the small back spoiler to enhance stability at high rates. The Alpina Classic 20" light-alloy wheels suit seamlessly to the entire model of the Convertible and give it a specially refined presence.

The model of the roof-line when closed is different from your B4 Bi-Turbo Coupe considerably as a result of the steeper rake of the back windscreen, the level boot lid and refined back spoiler - this provides the Convertible an incredibly distinguishing and standalone look.

The arrangement of the B4 Bi-Turbo Coupe unites fine and muscular components in one stylish shape. The Coupe is longer, broader and significantly less than the Saloon. Its account rakes via an enforcing, muscle front accentuated with daring lines to your clean and fashionable back. The front spoiler, with delicate Alpina lettering, incorporates seamlessly to the dynamic front apron which will be characterised by substantial air intakes for the cooling method of the turbocharged engine, the transmission as well as the high performance set-calliper brake method. It's nearly as though the lower, elongated shape of the Coupe was formed to enhance the 20" Alpina Traditional wheels. Their eternal, twenty talked layout with concealed atmosphere valves fit the B4 Bi-Turbo extremely nicely. Blue brake callipers with trademark Alpina lettering and dual tailpipes finish the look.

In reality striking 550 Nm are accessible across a broad variety between 5200 rpm and 2200 rpm. In conjunction together with the superb ZF 8-Speed Sport-Automatic Transmission this implies the B4 Bi-Turbo versions are never without forward impetus - power might be contacted at all instances as well as within an instant, to be able to love that standard, easy Alpina driving encounter.

The drive train, outfitted with Vehicle Start Quit and Valvetronic, additionally impresses with course-top market amounts of merely 7.6 (8.0) litres per 100 kilometers and 177 (186) grams/km of CO2 quantified according to ECE Norm.

The requirement for all these remarkable worths is a high tech engine which shows its unique characteristics because of a substantial quantity of standalone attributes. Together with the goal of realizing a marked improvement in fuel usage, high output signal acrosas the whole rpm range and superb responsiveness, a Bi-turbo-engine configuration was needed. Such a turbocharging has got the advantage of supplying great reply and pick up as a result of low mass minute inertia of the turbocharger's working gear and satisfactory speed of air flow for greatest power delivery. The style and building of the superb BMW 3.0-litre straight-six-cylinder (N55) motor functions as a starting point to get a specifically cast aluminium block with Biturbo competent flanges. These empower the mounting of two turbochargers as well as essential oil as well as water connections along with a close-coupled catalytic converter organization. Alpina unique NGK spark plugs plus a forged-steel high-toughness crankshaft ensure long lasting equilibrium. Constantly-on electricity delivery and superior throttle response are helped by an electronically managed bypass valve program. Specially built, movement and cross section optimised air-intake ducts direct the atmosphere with nominal reductions in the air intake through the air filter casing to the turbochargers. Around the gas side, a high performance high pressure fuel pump guarantees the correct throughput. Optimum utilisation of the output signal is furnished by way of a large-capability intercooler with movement-optimised collector containers created from aluminum. Water cooler, added individual water and motor oil coolers together with a high performance cooling system fan ensure the thermal equilibrium of the cooling method in most states.

Inspired by the joy the 8-Pace Sport-Automatic Transmission with Switch Tronic offers in the bigger V8 powered BMW Alpina versions, the so called 8HP70 transmission continues to be widely adapted to accommodate the operation qualities of the newest B4 Bi-Turbo versions. Hardware alterations to ensure maximum potential power delivery might be realized contain strengthened front and back axle differentials, large-strength output signal and drive shafts as well as a large-torque transmission equipment unit. In real fact, the high-power output and torsion of the Biturbo unite so nicely with this particular transmission that operation amounts generally associated with much bigger but less-efficient engines are realized. Moreover, this transmission shines in areas regularly supposed to be incompatible while offering an ideal driving expertise in every scenario. For this end, three change modes can be found: Automatic (D), Athletics (S) and Guide (M).

In Automated (D) Change Mode the emphasis is solely on driving relaxation. The transmission changes gears rapidly and with no apparent disruption to the shipping of energy. Consumption is enabled by the torsion of the engine -optimised 'surfing' in large gears even at really low rates as well as in urban driving surroundings.

Athletics (S) Change Mode visibly shortens the time it requires for another gear to engage and depending on motor load considerably transfers the change points up the rev array. Accelerator input signal are performed promptly, full-throttle i.e. kick-down will execute multi-coincident downshifts and optimum acceleration. Gearshifts are even faster, when along with the Athletics or Activity setting of the Push Operation Management, which changes the chassis and push set up.

Activating the Guide (M) Change Mode utilizing the Switch Tronic buttons around the rear of the steering-wheel, permits the motorist to consider control and change gears when appropriate or required. A particular quality of the Athletics, Athletics and DSC off-setting is the quelling of automated up-change in Guide (M) Change Mode - hereby the chosen equipment is held to the rpm limiter along with the transmission will maybe not up-change right into a greater equipment.

High torque permits the utilization of an extended back axle ratio which in conjunction together with the 8-Speed Sport Automatic Transmission and Vehicle Start Stop gives significantly to reaching great fuel-economy. Top velocity is reached in 7th equipment.

This gives the motorist the chance to help determine the sound encounter through the Drive Encounter Control button and eases the balancing act between psychological soundtrack and long distance comfort. In Sport-Mode, but the valve is forever open and also the B4 Bi-Turbo delights using its identifying aural nature under hard acceleration - when also picking Athletics (S) or Guide (M) Change Mode the exhaust will provide an occasional burble on the over run.

The suspension setup of the brand new B4 Bi-Turbo supplies superb ride-quality and relaxation while concurrently offering sharp and dynamic treatment. The machine enables the motorist to utilize the Drive Operation Control (Eco Professional, Relaxation, Athletics, Athletics ) to choose the suspensor placing and driving dynamics to complement his disposition.

The B4 Bi-Turbo Coupe having a more dynamic nature in the start is provided by the longer wheelbase and wider path in front and back. Subtle changes to camber, toe in and elastokinematics outcome in an impersonal chassis and incredibly balanced treatment. The 20" Alpina Traditional wheels with Michelin Pilot Super Activity tyres coupled having a front strut brace accentuate the Coupe's immediate and accurate turn-in.

The Push Encounter Management settings additionally affect other parameters which impact driving dynamics, like the electric power-steering (Servotronic) and also the driving stability-control (DSC and DTC) program.

Deceleration is cared for by an 18" high performance brake program with 370 millimeter disks in and 345 mm disks at the back.