ALPINA B6 2,8(e-30)

This is the successor to the e-21 B6 2,8. This one is based on the second-generation 3-series, the e-30. The first car was produced in November 1983 and the last one in July 1986. A total of 259 cars were made.

Engine/Gearbox

As with the first B6, this one is based on the 323i. But the engine is still based on BMW´s 2,8 litre unit, which produced 184 bhp at that time. But of course Alpina modified the engine to give more power. They have modified the combustion chambers, fitted lighter Mahle-pistons, a new camshaft, increased the compression, a new bigger exhaust system and a new electronic ignition. These are the most important changes. The engine now produces 210 bhp and has a torque of 270 Nm which is almost as much as in BMW´s 2,8 litre engine of today. The gearbox is a Getrag five-speed unit.

Suspension/Brakes/Wheels

As always, Alpina has modified the suspension to make a car with good-handling even better. They have fitted stiffer, gas-pressure Bilstein shocks at both front and rear, shorter, progressive springs which make the car 20 mm lower and Alpina alloys which are 16in high and 7in wide with 195/50 tires all-round. Alpina has also fitted new Girling brakes with ventilated discs at front.

Interior/Exterior

The interior changes include a leather-covered Alpina steering wheel made by Momo, an Alpina gear-knob, Alpina instruments and Recaro seats. The exterior changes are not many, a deep front-spoiler, a spoiler at the rear, the alloys and the optional stripes.

Performance

Alpina claimed 6,9 seconds from 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 230 km/h.

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