Alpina B3 BiTurbo Touring (F31)

Alpina B3 BiTurbo Touring (F31) No. 007

410 hp, 600 Nm and a top speed 302 km/h. Those are serious numbers that belong to a serious sports car. While the BiTurbo certainly is that, it is an extremely pleasant touring car that you can get ahead of anything.

In 1962, BMW released the BMW 1500. Just one year later, the much more powerful 1800 version came out. Burkard Bovensiepen came up with a solution for the disappointed buyers who had just bought the lighter 1500 version. A real ''tuning kit'' consisting of a double carburetor as a replacement for the single.
The next series from BMW was the BMW 02 series. Leading the way was the 2002ti. This already had an incredible 100 hp two-liter engine. The Ti had 120 and the later Tii even 130. And yet Alpina managed to get even more out of it.

Thanks in part to lighter pistons and a different camshaft, Alpina managed to bring the 2002ti to a whopping 165 hp. At the Vallelunga Circuit, the Alpina was one second faster than the Lamborghini Miura, and even 5 seconds faster than the Porsche 911S.
Partly because of this victory, Alpina began to gain a better and better name, and its popularity increased year after year.
Over the years, Alpina focused on fine-tuning / perfecting BMW models.

In fact, so many modifications were made that Alpina was given manufacturer status. BMW supplies the bodies and basic engineering and Alpina turns them into a specific and unique car.
Because of this, Alpinas have two chassis numbers. The original BMW number which is then crossed out by Alpina, then Alpina's own chassis number.

We fast forward to the year 2013. That's when this unique Alpina rolled off the assembly line.
With only 138 B3 BiTurbo Touring models, it is already an extremely rare appearance.
It is also remarkable that 374 units were produced of the limousine version, more than 2.5 times as many.

And yet specifically this Alpina is even more special because of two things. 1: where most B3s are all-wheel drive, this is an even rarer and more sought-after rear-wheel drive version. And 2: this is number 007. Even James Bond is jealous of that....
 

Our Opinion

Alpina knows how to produce a car that never ceases to amaze. Both in design and in performance and handling. They are not too flashy or garish, yet you can see that this is anything but a normal car. M3 performance with more comfort and understated looks. This time without the familiar Alpina striping. BMW has followed suit with the recently released Touring (which is currently hard to come by).

The brilliant color (Imperial blue metallic) tends toward black when it shimmers, and brilliant blue when the BiTurbo is in the sunlight. You get two colors, so to speak, for the price of one.
A well-maintained and in particularly clean condition
 

About the seller

In 2020, this Alpina B3 BiTurbo Touring was imported from Germany and registered in the Netherlands. Korneel, the current owner, purchased the Alpina from Hofmeister Automotive at the time. He, like the previous two owners, took good care of it by providing timely maintenance and not skimping on costs.

Still, after 3 years of many fun and fine miles, it is time to grant someone else this happiness on wheels.
 

Equipment

• A89 Imperialblau metallic
• LCSW Dakota Black leather
• 0249 Multifunction v steering wheel
• 0255 Sports steering wheel leather
• 02TB Sport automatic transmission
• 02VF Adaptive M suspension
• 02VL Variable sport steering wheel
• 0302 Alarm system
• 0322 Comfort access
• 03AG Reversing camera
• 03AT Glossy aluminum roof rails
• 03L8 Aluminium glossy exterior parts
• 0402 Electric panoramic roof
• 0430 Interior/exterior mirror, auto-dimming
• 0431 Interior mirror, auto-dimming
• 0459 Electrically adjustable seats with memory
• 0465 Folding rear seats
• 0481 Sports seat
• 0488 Driver and passenger lumbar support
• 0493 Stowage package
• 0494 Seat heating driver/passenger
• 04AD Interior trim strips brushed fine alu
• 04AE Sliding armrest front
• 04DL Trim strips black high-gloss
• 0502 Headlamp cleaning intallation
• 0508 Park Distance Control (PDC)
• 0520 Fog lamp
• 0521 Rain sensor
• 0522 Xenon light
• 0524 Adaptive headlights
• 0534 Automatic air conditioning
• 0544 Speed control with braking function
• 0563 Light package
• 0575 Additional 12 V sockets
• 05AC High beam assistant
• 05AG Alert lane change
• 05DA Passenger side airbag deactivation
• 05DC Folding rear head restraints
• 0609 Navigation system Professional
• 0610 Head-up display
• 0676 HiFi speaker systems
• 06AK Connected Drive Services
• 06AM Real-Time Traffic Information
• 06AN Concierge Services
• 06AP Remote Services
• 06NR Apps
• 06NS Comfort Telephony with out smartphone
• 06WA Extended instrument panel
• 0775 Anthracite headlining
• 08TH Traffic sign recognition

Modifications

Audio upgrade BMW7UP by Gray Audio worth €1,000.

Remarks

Stone chips after mileage and age
 

Recent maintenance history

The maintenance history is digitally completed, and of course can be requested at any BMW (and Alpina) dealer.
Furthermore, the Alpina gets a new MOT 25-08-2023.

• 29-09-2014 at 28,140km
• 22-12-2014 at 34,077km
• 11-09-2015 at 54,240km
• 06-06-2016 at 64.036km
• 15-12-2016 at 69,859km
• 23-10-2017 at 79.947km
• 15-08-2020 at 100,131km BCS Kareltrans BV Hoorn
• 24-11-2021 at 115.145km SPBA
• 16-08-2022 at 120.578km SPBA

• 18-05-2021 new Michelin Pilot Sport tires
• 09-02-2021 at 104.969km Valve cover - Track rod left - Seal turbo hose + associated parts
• 09-09-2022 at 122,965km Pressure hose - Air conditioning service
   

Included in sale

2 original keys
Original board folder + accompanying booklets

Summary

Seller - Korneel
Location - Amsterdam
Chassis number BMW - WBA3G91090F186546
Chassis number Alpina - WAPBF3100DBR20007
Registration number - J-795-KL
First registration - 10-10-2013
Mileage - 128,450
Demonstration - Yes, through invoices
Warranty - No
VAT/margin car - Margin
Bodywork - Touring / Station
Engine - 2.979 Liter line 6 engine 409,96 hp 600 Nm
Drive - Rear wheel drive
Transmission - ZF GA8HP Automatic transmission
Tires - LV 6, RV 6, LA 5, RA 5. Michelin PS4 approx 20k km
Exterior - Imperial Blue Brilliant Effect metallic
Interior - Leather Dakota black
Upholstery - Leather black
Smoking car - No
Owners - 3
Owned since - 27-08-2020

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